Today I am thankful for: fans!, cold water to drink (with ice!), my kids being cooperative and helpful, a letter from Oda (his teacher, anyway), a card to help us pray daily for Oda and other sponsored children, fall smells, my children eating their veggies, flameless candles, seeing Madi in her ballet leotard and tights, hearing my loves giggle and recite lines while watching "The Little Rascals"
Father, I feel distant today. I've delighted in Your word and had a pretty good day, but I feel like something is missing. Is it just that I'm tired? Or is it something else? I pray that tomorrow I begin the day seeking You! I pray that You reveal to me the source of this feeling; help me to grab the roots and yank it away! Help me to confess my sin to You so that absolutely nothing stands between us. In Nehemiah the priests offer up a prayer that illustrates the people's history of sin; again and again they turned from You! But what is so remarkable and beautiful is that it's noted how over and over again You welcome them back; You do not forsake them in their need when they return to You. They praise You repeatedly for Your mercies! So Lord, I return to You! From whatever momentary lapse I've indulged in, I return to You. Flood me with Your Spirit and make me whole--I want to be close to You! Even now I can feel Your presence. Thank You, Lord! I love You and praise You!
Father, I feel distant today. I've delighted in Your word and had a pretty good day, but I feel like something is missing. Is it just that I'm tired? Or is it something else? I pray that tomorrow I begin the day seeking You! I pray that You reveal to me the source of this feeling; help me to grab the roots and yank it away! Help me to confess my sin to You so that absolutely nothing stands between us. In Nehemiah the priests offer up a prayer that illustrates the people's history of sin; again and again they turned from You! But what is so remarkable and beautiful is that it's noted how over and over again You welcome them back; You do not forsake them in their need when they return to You. They praise You repeatedly for Your mercies! So Lord, I return to You! From whatever momentary lapse I've indulged in, I return to You. Flood me with Your Spirit and make me whole--I want to be close to You! Even now I can feel Your presence. Thank You, Lord! I love You and praise You!
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