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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 (5:41 a.m.)

Awesome Holy God,

I love You. We had some hiccups yesterday. Misunderstandings. Hurt feelings. Out and out ill-tempers. Forgive my part in the ruckus. Here we are again taking three steps forward, only to take two steps back.

Blessed Father, You are working mightily in each of us around here. Your presence is obvious. Thank You. Thank You for not leaving us alone in our bitterness.

Mm, and just look at this! The words that are opposite in meaning to bitterness. Sweetness. Contentment. Goodwill. Delight. Yes. Let's take a much better look at the sweetness, contentment, goodwill and delight You would have us sharing with those around us.

Blessed God, continue Your refining work. Keep our focus on You. Forgive us for all the times we go off on our own. We truly do love You. We long to follow, obey and share You. Teach us. Remind us. Refresh and restore us that we would clearly exhibit the sweetness, contentment, goodwill and delight that is found only in fully embracing Your Son. His Will and His Way.

Yes Holy Father, work in us as only You can. We love You. Use us this day exactly as You wish. Thank You. Amen.

(207 words ~ 6:45 a.m.)