Lord, You are . . .
LORD GOD, YOU are a GOD of abundance.
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.
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Notes following Scripture quotations are my own words and work. ©Margaret McCoy, TX
Not me. But God . . .
LORD, teach me to seek YOU as Friend, and Lover of my soul.
What a Mighty God we serve
What a Mighty GOD we serve!
Burdens are too heavy
LORD, the burdens are heavy to my soul this morning.
Morning thoughts & cries
LORD, teach me how to relate to others through YOUR Love, rather than mine.
The warrior is a child
LORD, there looks to be a lot of problems in my life – and in the lives of my children.
Troubles & Trials
LORD, all these trials and troubles – they have served to open my eyes, and my heart, to the realization of how much I need YOU . . .
Mistakes & Missteps
LORD, my mistakes.
This humanity
LORD, my humanity is afraid.
Answers
LORD our GOD, it is so easy to think about the things that would make me feel more secure, or more at ease.
Thank You, God . . .
Thank YOU GOD
Confirmations & Assurances
Thank YOU GOD for confirmations and assurances.
In these years
LORD, looking back over these years of my life I see often that I was worried and cared way too much of what others thought, said, or did.
Dependence
LORD GOD, I want to live and enjoy the abundant life YOU Promised.
More questions, fewer answers
LORD, I pray that I am on the path of YOUR choosing.
Attitude of Gratitude
LORD, I have often prayed to have the attitude of gratitude.
Overwhelmed
LORD, when I am overwhelmed with all that I need, or just want, to do – it’s easy to get caught up in the vortex of frustration, worry, fear.
Weak & Weary
LORD, today I am weak, and weary.
Heaviness of life
LORD, life seems to be mostly questions without answers, or problems without immediate solutions.
My Focus
LORD, YOU are, and must remain, my Focus.
My mind . . . ugh.
LORD, I need YOU, I want YOU, to take control of my mind.
I don't understand
LORD our GOD, I do not know all YOUR Ways, I do not understand all YOUR Ways, and I do not like all YOUR Ways. Just saying. 😉
Validation
LORD, Thank YOU for not being human.
When I am afraid . . .
LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . . Psalm 56:3
This world - is not my home
LORD, I know that this world is not my home.
Just as i am . . .
LORD, here I am – just as I am.
Too much
LORD, all these pieces of my life, and parts of my heart – I trust YOU . . .
God, You didn't move . . .
LORD, I remember Rick telling the story about the older man and woman.
The Potter & the clay
LORD, YOU are the Potter, I am the clay.
Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
LORD, through these years of being a widow, one of the hard lessons I have learned is what it means to bring YOU the sacrifice of thanksgiving.
A cracked pot
LORD, I ask that YOU will fill me with YOUR Love, YOUR Joy and YOUR Peace.
Teach me . . .
I sit here this morning with coffee and a gazillion thoughts.
Peace, be still . . .
LORD our GOD, YOU are good – no matter what life is.
My faith is so small . . .
LORD, all I can do is trust in YOU.
One Day at a Time
O LORD . . .
God gives
GOD, no one can out-give YOU . . .
What if . . . even if . . .
LORD, when things aren’t going my way –
Letting go
LORD, I read these words this morning – “This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control.”
Details . . .
LORD GOD, YOU are in the details of me, my life.
Turn my eyes upon Jesus . . .
LORD, I want to praise and worship YOU today.
Lord, You . . .
LORD, I love the verse that says, When I am afraid, I trust in the LORD.
Lord, I need You . . .
LORD, the realization of just how much I need YOU, and want YOU in my life, grows deeper and stronger every day.
Just Today . . .
LORD, I wonder if it is this way for everyone, or more so for widows/widowers – or is this more just me being too much me?
Thank You . . .
LORD, Thank YOU for Loving me – more than I am.
Lighten up
LORD, Thank YOU for always being with me.
My humanity . . . sigh.
LORD, this is one of those days when my humanity needs to hear YOUR Voice singing over me.
Waiting
LORD, YOU know that patience is not my strong suit.
Worry
LORD, it is so easy to worry about tomorrow.