Posts Tagged ‘pray’
Night Shift
I’ve only worked the night shift a few seasons of my life. It is a hard adjustment to working through the night. It can be done and there are people I know who’ve worked the night shift for many years. I struggled to get enough rest during the day when I was working at night.…
Read MoreDrop Anchor
I love being on the water riding my old pontoon boat. There is something about being on the water that dissipates the stress right out of me. I enjoy riding up and down the lake just enjoying God’s creation. In fact, I was just telling my wife that I’d like to take another trip to…
Read MorePerspective of a Prayer
I grew up learning to say my prayers at bedtime and at meal time. I had these little rehearsed prayers that I recited at the appropriate times. When I grew up and begin to “grow out” of those rehearsed prayers, I began to realize the place that prayer had in my life. I wasn’t just…
Read MoreGuardian Of My Heart
I sometimes wish that I could wear a “bullet-proof” vest to protect my heart from mean and hateful people. When people have attacked my character, it wounds my heart. I have also learned that for some people – they simply go on offense and say things without knowledge and put others on their heels.…
Read MoreHumble vs. Prideful
These two descriptive words are on opposite ends of the spectrum. They are often obvious, but sometimes hidden just beneath the surface. I was raised by parents of humble means and I was taught humility at an early age. I think that pride is the root of all sin. I believe that it raises its…
Read MoreNo Worries
It’s easier to say, “no worries” than it is to not worry. When I say, “no worries”, I usually mean I’m not worried so the other person shouldn’t worry either. I’ve heard the old adage: “Worry is a lot like a rocking chair – It will give you something to do, but won’t get…
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