Here I am
LORD, here I am.
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
LORD, here I am.
LORD, this life as a widow is filled with challenges and difficulties.
LORD GOD . . . Creator of all things in Heaven and on earth.
When many things seem to be going wrong – or at least, not right – LORD, I trust YOU . . .
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
LORD, if I thought for one heartbeat that YOU were not with me?
LORD, I do not understand all YOUR Ways – but then, i don’t have to 😉
LORD, I don’t understand YOUR LOVE . . .
LORD, I need YOU . . .
Thank YOU GOD that I don’t need someone to pray for me - yes, I welcome the prayers on my behalf.
LORD, help me to live in this world – but walk and talk with YOU . . .
LORD GOD, Thank YOU for YOUR Forgiveness.
LORD, teach me to wait with YOU . . . I am not a patient person 😉
LORD, I pray for eyes to see things more and more from YOUR Perspective.
LORD, the battle is real.
LORD, my soul needs – and craves – PEACE . . . YOUR PEACE . . .
LORD, I need YOU . . .
LORD, help me to REST in YOU . . .
LORD, I want to walk with YOU today.
LORD, in the most mundane ways of life and living – I need YOU, just as YOU are . . .
LORD, I crave these times alone with YOU . . . to pray, to read YOUR WORD, to think.
LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . .
LORD, it’s not easy to accept each day as it comes.
Thank YOU GOD . . .
LORD, these years of being a widow has been a learning experience.
LORD, I need YOU as my Best Friend today.
LORD, teach me how to seek YOU with all my heart.
LORD, living this life of faith in YOU . . . and this dependence on YOU . . . is an adventure 😉
LORD, teach me how to seek YOU with all my heart.
LORD, YOU tell me that YOUR Strength is made perfect in my weakness.
LORD, I need YOUR Presence in my life.
LORD, only YOU know just how alone I have felt since Rick died.
LORD, I like things neat, clean and in order.
LORD, thank YOU . . .
LORD, I need YOUR Presence in my life.
LORD, only YOU know how much I love our kids, our grandkids, our great-grandkids, and those entwined with each.
LORD, when I am afraid – I trust in YOU . . .
JEHOVAH-RAPHA . . . the LORD our HEALER . . .
LORD, Thank YOU for understanding me, so completely.
LORD, there is no “easy way” to this life.
LORD, Thank YOU for teaching me to cry out to YOU – in the midst of chaos.
Thank YOU GOD for calling me awake, and drawing me to YOU – early in the mornings.
LORD GOD of all time, and all that was – all that is – all that will be.
LORD, help me to enjoy life more.
LORD, this warrior is a child.
LORD, I hear YOU calling – “Come to Me”
LORD, time with YOU has always been important.
LORD, teach me how to wear this Robe of CHRIST’S Righteousness.