Jesus, why do I think you can’t make miracles out of my little offerings? Why do I think I must make grand gestures or spend money or tons of time to be used for the Kingdom? Forgive me for selling you short. Forgive me for thinking that you need me to do the heavy lifting. …
My sweet Jesus, I love you. And despite that, I find myself wanting more or something different. I want to change my circumstances. I think if I just have this, or do that, then I’ll find peace and contentment. I try to solve my problems without Your help. I forget to thank you and immerse …
Heavenly Father, thank you for always finding me. No matter where I may try to hide. No matter what I may try to hide. You know all and despite all, You still pursue me with a reckless, relentless love. Your provision is faithful. When I trust in You, you provide all that I need. You …
Heavenly Father, I don’t like when evil seems to win. I don’t like when I don’t have answers as to why something horrible happens. When I can’t answer others who ask me, “How could your God allow this?” I know you give us free will. I know why you give us free will. In times …
Heavenly Father, too often I define my worth by what I can get done. What I check off my to do list. I compare myself to others so that I might feel better about myself. But Lord, when I do that, I view worth and my life through the lens of comparison. I use accomplishments …
Heavenly Father, there are few sweeter words than “I’m Home.” Forgive me, Father, when I leave Your home for my own selfish desires. Help me to be content in Your house and not search out worldly things to fill the sad or lonely places. Let me remember that You never leave me nor do You …
Heavenly Father, keep me humble. Keep me focused on my true identity as a child of God. Let me see with your eyes. Let me war for the things You have called me to fight. Remove any confusion from my heart and mind and any motive that isn’t from you. Stir in me the warrior …
Jesus, forgive me for the times I become distracted by my need to control and prepare for an outcome that hasn’t happened. Forgive me for the energy I waste worrying about what ifs and not good enoughs. You did not create me to be in control. You created me to lean into you and trust …
Heavenly Father, I am so quick to judge myself when I sin. I make the same mistakes over and over again. Even when I have asked for forgiveness and received Your Grace, I sin again. In the same way! I sometimes wonder why you haven’t given up on me. I’ve given up on myself more …
Lord, Easter weekend reminds me that I spend too much time and energy lamenting my Good Fridays or trying to create my Easter Sundays. I overlook the quiet opportunity of Saturdays. Our lives are filled with opportunities to draw close to you. To immerse ourselves in your Word. The lean into You and trust Your …