Without a doubt I know this one from Just Between God & Me by Sandra Drescher is for me, for us today. (1977 by The Zondervan Corporation. Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Sad In Love
My newest griefs to Thee are old; My last transgression of Thy law, Though wrapped in thoughts most secret fold, Thine eyes with pitying sadness saw.
These words of H.M. Kimball portray a God of compassion. When I sin against His laws, God isn’t angry, thinking of revenge. He is sad, thinking only of love.
When I sin, I almost wish God would be harsh. Then I’d feel I got what I deserved. But God is love. In love I want to do only that which makes Him happy, not sad.
May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14 LB)
Forgive me, Father, for the times I’ve made You sad. I want to do only what makes You happy. Amen.
Having recently begun again riding a bicycle, this one speaks to me; perhaps it will to you too. Your continued prayers for me are coveted!
Taken from Just Between God and Me by Sandra Drescher (1977 by The Zondervan Corporation. Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Strength to Pedal
Riding my bicycle through the hills around my home has provided many hours of enjoyment. The hard work of pedaling up the hills is rewarded by the fun of flying downhill with little effort. When I reach the bottom, however, I must begin with renewed energy to tackle the next climb. If I coast until the bike slows down, it’s harder to regain momentum.
When life is easy, I sometimes forget that hard times may lie ahead. I should be ready to start with renewed strength so I have enough energy to get me to the top. God gives me assurance that He will help me up the next hill too.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.(Hebrews 10:36 NIV).
Thank You, God, for helping me gain momentum on the “down-hills” of life to help me up the next climb. Give me strength when the hill becomes long and hard. Amen.
Taken from Just Between God and Me by Sandra Drescher (1977 by The Zondervan Corporation. Grand Rapids, Michigan)
A Half-Baked Life
Trying a new recipe for a cake turned into a disaster. After it was baked and cooled, it looked good, but when it was cut open, it lost its attraction. The inside was a mass of heavy, soggy dough. I hadn’t baked it long enough.
Unless I live according to God’s direction each day, I am not fully ready to serve the purpose He has for me. What it looks like on the outside isn’t necessarily what it is on the inside until He has total control over me.
My people mingle with the heathen, picking up their evil-ways; thus they become as good-for-nothing as a half-baked cake. (Hos. 7:8 LB)
Lord, help me to “bake” evenly so the inside is as good as the outside looks. Thank You for living in me. Amen.
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