Renewal

I have a few renewals that don’t require action on my part. As long as I keep paying the monthly amount, the renewal happens automatically. I have to do my part and then the other party does its part. For example, I’ve been a subscriber to the local newspaper for several years. It automatically renews…

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Ceremony

I’m not a big fan of ceremony. Occasionally, I’m invited to a wedding ceremony and that is fun and full of joy. Sometimes if it’s a formal ceremony, it’s not as fun. There are other ceremonies that I participate in often. I worship and serve at a church that takes communion every Sunday. We also…

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Desperation Prayer

I have been in places where I prayed to the Lord in deep desperation. It is not a pleasant place to be. In those times, I realize just how dependent upon the Lord I really am. I don’t always pray desperate prayers when things are good. I am learning that I should live in a…

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Humble Heart

There are so many times when my pride raises its ugly head and pushes humility out of my heart. I do believe that all sin can be traced back to pride. When I add “contrite” to my humility, then my position to the Lord is crystal clear. I am nothing without Him. I’m lost without…

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Repent or Repeat

I wish I could say that when I repent of my sin, I never go back to it. I get so frustrated with myself when I repent of a sin and then later repeat it. I will say that the Lord has been a huge help to me reminding me of the path I’m on…

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Turn Us Again

I have lost count on the times that I’ve wandered from the Lord and tried to make my own way. It never works. When I turn back toward Him, I realize the foolishness of my choices. His ways are ALWAYS best. I’m not sure what experience or degree I have that qualifies me to ignore…

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