For Him...

Why do I feel like I can't be quiet enough...can't be still enough?!? If You could just tell me what to do (and equip me with what I need to do it) I will do it! Am I just not listening...Am I hearing the wrong things? In the moment You reveal something to me, I know without a doubt that it's coming from You but that doesn't stop the enemy from trying to fill me with doubt at every turn. Faith is what I'm struggling with right now. Having faith that You CAN do something and that You WILL do something, is two different things. I have no doubt that You can...but will You?

For Him...

Thank You...for loving me!!

For Him

There are no words to describe the joy, peace, and happiness I have at this very moment. You have followed through on your promise to me and even though I knew You would, I'm still left speechless! I mean, I will attempt to express everything that I feel but I know there are no words which are suitable to describe your goodness. Thank you just isn't enough so I will spend my life trying to express my gratitude. I dedicate my life to serving You! Some may think I'm crazy but I know what You have done for me and there is nothing or no one that can shake my faith. I'll willingly risk being called crazy for You Lord...it's the least that I can do! The amazing thing is...You are far from finished working on me and so many great and wonderful things are in my future. Thank you for supplying my needs...thank you for making me virtuous...thank for making strength and honor my clothing. These things are all works in progress but still I thank you now because I know You always finish what You start! I love You with my heart, soul, and mind...more than ANYTHING!!

For Him

Why have I been given this peace? I'm remembering the last few years and I'm reminded of the storm. Such a terrible storm...there were times when I truly believed that I wouldn't make it through. The days were so cloudy. The sky was so grey. The nights were so dark. I didn't think the sun would ever rise again. My heart was so heavy. All I could give You were my tears. It took everything in me to wear a smile on my face. A smile...even though it felt like I was dying inside. I can't even count the times that I said, "How long will this last?" and "Please let my tears be enough!" The whole time I knew that You were making me stronger. Still, I just wanted to be delivered. When I complained of my anguish, You reminded me of the troubles of Job. And when my heart grew impatient, You reminded me that it took Moses 40 years to make it to the promised land. You did give me rest in the eye of the storm when I needed it the most. But You also let me know that it wasn't over yet. The storm lasted so long that I became accustomed to the conditions. I thought it would always be my life. I thought surely You had left me. But then the sun started to shine...the winds gently blew...the clouds disappeared. And I was like...where's the trouble? Where's the pain? But I didn't really want to know...My prayers had been answered.

Help me to just enjoy this calm. Please let me not focus on when the next storm will come. Thank you for my trouble! And thank you for my tears! Now I know...they were enough.

For Him

I thank you for the times you are quiet... when things don't seem so clear... I will trust in you through it all... I believe you are still here!

For Him

You’ve never let go of my hand…although many times I let go of Yours. You’re always right there guiding me…even when my attention may be somewhere else. When I fall or when I stumble, You put me right back on my feet while dusting me off...never letting go. When I’m mentally and spiritually drained and feel I just can’t go on, You pick me up and carry me for a while…so that I can get the rest that I need. I’m safe and I’m secure when my hand is in Yours…knowing that You will always be my protector. Though I can never say thank you enough, I want to Thank You…for never letting go.

For Him

In spite of my circumstances, You have blessed me abundantly. Your grace, Your mercy...has rescued me from a life full of sorrow and pain, and provided me with a life full of joy and peace. I look at some and say, "That could've been me...That should've been me!" But instead, I have somehow found favor in Your eyes and I give You the glory. I am so not deserving! There is nothing that I can say...do...or even think about, which comes close to showing You the appreciation that You deserve. I will always cherish my desire to serve You!

For Him

So many chances to get it right-

I didn't listen to Your Word.

Now a single mother of three-

asking for strength to carry on.

All of them have different dads-

just the thought brought so much shame.

Didn't think this could ever be my life-

why did it take so much pain?

To realize just who you are-

and that Your Word should never be ignored.

It's the key to everything in life-

Your Word I now love and adore.

Finally see the precious light-

there is reason for your instruction.

You want the best life for me here on Earth-

Your Word will keep me from destruction.

Now I strive to live the right way-

in spite of all my previous errors.

I'm choosing to follow Your Word-

for Your Word will last forever!