His Plan, Not Ours

From Amie's Desk

Father,

I praise You now as the God who strengthens us, helps us and upholds us (Isaiah 41:10). You are the God who sees our fears and our dismay. Often, we do not understand why things happen in our world the way they do. We don't like to witness families being torn apart by problems which have no apparent solutions. Our hearts ache with the brokenness we feel and yet You call us to trust in You as the Healer. Thank You for being the One who redeems us, Lord Jesus.

Help us to notice glimpses of redemption at work in our lives today. Where possible, use us as Your agents to carry out Your will and plan. Although there are many things we cannot wrap our minds around as we walk the way with You, we desire to share in wonders as well as in woes.

May we worship You because of who You are.

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From Amie's Desk

Father, 

I praise You today for being God everlasting. I thank You because Your love for me surpasses even the love I receive from my earthly parents. I do pray You would make my Mom and Dad people of increasing faith and righteousness. I pray You would help them to pursue lives of godliness, steadfastness, and gentleness. 

Lord, it's not enough for us to tell You we love You. We have to live out our confession of love for You toward others. You have called us by Your name and have commanded us to do as You would do. We all struggle in many ways Lord, but You, our God, have been faithful to us.

Thank You for Your deep and abiding love towards us which helps turn wretches into treasures. We are who we are because of Your compassionate grace. Thank You  for helping us hold on...