“Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you” (1 Sam. 12:24, NASB). Thank You, Father, for Your faithful presence. You are my Rock, my Shelter, my Refuge. You lift my head when I am downcast, and You restore my soul. When worries rise in […]
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Drawing Near: Words of Gratitude
“My Pumpkin Patch” watercolor by Marjorie Rist, my mom © 2006. All Rights Reserved.
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Drawing Near: Love Is…
Dear Reader, I pray you’ll join me in speaking these words, which are based on 1 Corinthians 13, to our heavenly Father. Let’s worship Him together, knowing His love makes all the difference in each of our lives ❤️. In Christ’s Love, Abba! Father, Love is patient. Love is You, patiently working in us and making […]
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Drawing Near: Fresh Tenderness & Holy Wonder
“For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11, NASB Abba, Father, I’ll never look at this verse quite the same—it was the truth Mary treasured and pondered on that long ago night of Jesus’ birth (Lk. 2:19). Over two thousand years later, You’ve given me […]
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Drawing Near: You’re Aware of Everything
“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His…” 2 Chron. 16:9, NASB Loving Father, You see every act of goodness and every agony of sorrow in this world. From the hungry cries of infants who are nourished in their mother’s […]
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Drawing Near: Desires of a Mother’s Heart
photo credit: Morton Family 4 by Amanda via photopin (license) “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4, NASB Loving Father, Thoughts of my children fill my heart as I consider what to pray. Worldliness beckons all around, boldly declaring its “worth.” Evil circles, stalking my […]
