Walking Behind
LORD, only YOU know how much I love our kids, our grandkids, our great-grandkids, and those entwined with each.
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
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.
The Struggle is real
LORD GOD, it is so easy to get caught up in the vortex of human thoughts and emotions.
Poor me
LORD, it’s so easy to feel sorry for myself – as a widow, as a woman, as a momma and a grannee.
Do not worry . . . But God!
LORD, YOU tell me – Do not worry about tomorrow.
Step by Step
LORD our GOD . . . this way of walking with YOU – step by step, breath by breath, and not being able to see more than the next thing?
My Faults and Flaws
LORD, it’s easy to see my faults and my flaws.
The Name of the Lord
LORD, may YOUR NAME be Holy in my life today.
Distractions
LORD, the distractions are so insistent.
My thoughts
LORD, YOU see all.
Father . . .
LORD . . . GOD . . .
I am desperate for You . . . GOD.
LORD, I need YOU . . .
Thank You, God . . .
LORD, there is so much that is to be given thanks for.
Here I am . . .
LORD, I bow before YOU . . . YOU are the Truth, the Life, the Way . . . I desire no other.
Waking up
LORD, when I wake up in the mornings it’s like anxieties are standing all around me – waiting for my eyes to open, waiting for that first morning deep breath.
When I don't understand
LORD, there is so much I do not understand.
When I am afraid
LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . .
But God . . .
LORD, it’s hard to Thank YOU and Praise YOU sometimes.
Time
LORD, time either seems to stand still – it’s hard to wrap my mind around the fact that it has been 9+ years since Rick died.