Morning Petition

Today, in the midst of simple tasks and mundane activities, please grant to me...


a heavenly perspective, that my eyes may see You,

a quiet heart, that my ears may hear Your Voice,

a willing spirit, that my hands may serve You,

a joy that cannot be quenched by the disappointments of life,

and a heart undeterred from Your purposes.


And when I fail, grant me repentance, gratitude for Your mercy and grace, the courage to press forward.

May Your Kingdom come on earth, and to the bit of space I occupy, as it is in heaven.

Encouraging Words

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works" (Hebrews 10:24)



Some articles I have enjoyed recently which I think would be worth your time as well:

Seeking and Finding
Thoughts from Kaysie on seeking God each day.

Loving Resistance
An article by Becca about how Jesus' love works against evil, and how He wants to work through us...powerful and challenging!

Also, the online magazine at setapartgirl.com has some wonderful articles this month.

Happy February!

On Life and Blogging

Sometimes I am afraid that those of you reading my blog will think I am trying to be super-spiritual because of the things I post. That is not my intent. I am not trying to avoid the practical side of life (though this is not a diary). Rather, I believe that all the little moments of life, which include, for me, trying to be a good teacher, washing dishes, and cleaning the house, are part of a journey. The journey is learning to know and love Jesus Christ. Life is, in a sense, a sum of these small, intensely practical moments. And though I am definitely not at all perfect or very far advanced in the journey, life, for me, is all about knowing Jesus. That is, and I pray ever will be, my goal. My blog is a collection of musings about God and the Christ-life simply because I am a Christ-follower, not because I think in lofty terms. Life on this earth is short, so it should have a great deal to do with the life hereafter. And many who share this earthly life with us do not know the Life Everlasting. So my goal actually is two-fold: to know Christ and to make Him known. That is my deepest desire in life, so naturally my blog will reflect that. Thanks for reading! And remember, I do love when you share your comments. :-)