This Day
LORD, I want to walk with YOU today.
The thoughts being shared here are loosely (often VERY loosely) based on the book by Sarah Young,
"Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence".
I have read this devotional day by day, more than once now.
But for some reason, this time is different.
Deep introspection into me, my life, and my faith.
As a Christian.
As a woman.
As Rick's widow.
As Momma, Mother-in-law, Grannee, and Great-Grannee.
A growing in insight and understanding about this life that I strive to live (especially when the struggle is very real) & the walking and talking with the LORD.
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence is the work of Sarah Young.
A daily devotional published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville TN, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.
(These thoughts are only loosely based on what is written in this book, therefore, no permission is required.)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible© (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright© 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission.
All rights reserved.
Notes following Scripture quotations are my own words and work. ©Margaret McCoy, TX
Even in the mundane
LORD, in the most mundane ways of life and living – I need YOU, just as YOU are . . .
Time alone with God
LORD, I crave these times alone with YOU . . . to pray, to read YOUR WORD, to think.
When I am afraid
LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . .
Today.
LORD, it’s not easy to accept each day as it comes.
I don't understand. But . . .
Thank YOU GOD . . .
Thank You, God . . . even in this
LORD, these years of being a widow has been a learning experience.
Today . . . sigh.
LORD, I need YOU as my Best Friend today.
Seeking the Lord
LORD, teach me how to seek YOU with all my heart.
Living a life of Faith
LORD, living this life of faith in YOU . . . and this dependence on YOU . . . is an adventure 😉
Lord, teach me how
LORD, teach me how to seek YOU with all my heart.
Weak & Weary
LORD, YOU tell me that YOUR Strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Lord, I need You.
LORD, I need YOUR Presence in my life.
My Person is Missing
LORD, only YOU know just how alone I have felt since Rick died.
Organized? Not.
LORD, I like things neat, clean and in order.
Thank You God . . .
LORD, thank YOU . . .
The Presence of the Lord
LORD, I need YOUR Presence in my life.
Walking Behind
LORD, only YOU know how much I love our kids, our grandkids, our great-grandkids, and those entwined with each.
My faith is so small
LORD, when I am afraid – I trust in YOU . . .
The Lord our Healer
JEHOVAH-RAPHA . . . the LORD our HEALER . . .
Lord . . .
LORD, Thank YOU for understanding me, so completely.
No Easy Button
LORD, there is no “easy way” to this life.
Chaos calls
LORD, Thank YOU for teaching me to cry out to YOU – in the midst of chaos.
Early mornings with the Lord
Thank YOU GOD for calling me awake, and drawing me to YOU – early in the mornings.
Adversity as a blessing?
LORD GOD of all time, and all that was – all that is – all that will be.
To Enjoy Life
LORD, help me to enjoy life more.
The Warrior is a child
LORD, this warrior is a child.
Come to Me
LORD, I hear YOU calling – “Come to Me”
Quiet with the Lord
LORD, time with YOU has always been important.
One of the Lord's gifts
LORD, teach me how to wear this Robe of CHRIST’S Righteousness.
Hearing to Listen
LORD, I want to hear YOU . . . teach me to listen – and to hear.
When the Lord speaks to me
LORD, it always means something to me when YOU speak to me.
Just to be quiet
LORD, chaos calls.
This is the day
LORD, this is the day that YOU have made.
Cries of my heart & soul
LORD, may the meditations of my mind, and heart, as well as the words of my mouth (and fingers) be pleasing and acceptable in YOUR Sight.
Chaos calls, not quietly
LORD, when chaos calls, I cry to YOU . . .
My humanity argues
LORD, YOU will never leave me.
Eyes to see
LORD, open my eyes to see the beauty all around me – in others, in nature, and in my self.
A Short Rope
LORD GOD, please – keep me on a short rope!
Loudly Loved
LORD, please – LOVE me LOUDLY today.
My Hope
LORD, I know this world is not my home.
Plans, plans, and more plans
LORD, it is so easy – too easy – for me to get caught up in making plans.
Finding the Lord
LORD, I want – no, I NEED – to find YOU in this day.
Light of my life
LORD, YOU are the LIGHT of my life.
Pleasing the Lord . . .
LORD, I want to please YOU – no matter where I am, what I do, or who I am with.
Rest. Just Breathe. Just be.
LORD, Thank YOU for understanding me so completely.
Lessons
LORD . . . lessons are not always easy to hear, or to learn.
Thoughts and Feelings
LORD, only YOU know the thoughts and feelings I have – even those I wish I didn’t have.