FEBRUARY 5 — Just The Facts, Ma’am
Today’s passage:
A lie always has a way of tattling on us.
Today’s prayer:
Help me stick to the facts, Lord.
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FEBRUARY 4 — With God Nothing Is Impossible
Today’s passage:
We all have handicaps
Of varying consequence.
Some show, some don’t.
That’s the major difference.
Today’s prayer:
Teach me to expect the impossible from myself, Lord.
FEBRUARY 3 — Today Is A Good Hair Day
Today’s passage:
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” (Matthew 10:30)
Today’s prayer:
Like a small boy
stopping under a street lamp
to see if his shadow
is keeping up with him,
I still pause mid-reach
to see if You’re with me.
And I’m still amazed You’re there.
Still amazed that You still care.
FEBRUARY 1 — Don’t Let The Little Things ‘Chaff’ Your Hide
This Month’s Message:
“My God is sufficient to supply all my needs.”
Repeat that truth each day this month.
Today’s passage:
Shrouds have no pockets.
—Ancient Proverb
Today’s prayer: Lord, help me to separate the wheat of life from the chaff.
JANUARY 30 — Young Barnacles Have The Best Adventures
Today’s passage:
“Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)
Today’s prayer: Make me unafraid, Lord, that I may touch life at all its facets, all of my life.
JANUARY 29 — Even the Prodigal Son Was Welcomed Home
Today’s passage:
“. . . Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” (Luke 11:9,10)
Today’s prayer: Forgive me, Lord, for my indifference.
JANUARY 28 — Your Ultimate Potential is the Purpose of Life
Today’s passage:
“To be what we are, and to become what we are
capable of becoming, is the only end of life.”
—Robert Louis Stevenson
Today’s prayer: God, Thank You for giving me today, and all that it will contain.
JANUARY 27 — Fishhooks and Words Can Both Be Barbed
Today’s passage:
“A soft answer turneth away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1)
Today’s prayer:
Keep me, God, from words of steel,
Give me ones that comfort, heal.