“Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalm 127:3, NASB Loving Father in Heaven, I bow my head to thank You for my children. Tears of love form suddenly, shaping my emotions into something tangible. Oh, how I love my children. Gratitude for them, my precious […]
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Presence: God with Us
Dear Lord, You are Emmanuel, God with us. And Your presence makes all the difference in my daily life. Today contained challenge after challenge, pushing me to the edge of exasperation. Yet just as You reminded me in the pre-dawn hours, You are with me. I draw strength from knowing You’re near. By my side. Within […]
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God’s Presence & Our Wanderings | Drawing Near
“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 […]
