coulds and want tos

 ♪Don’t Stop Praying♪

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (4:50 a.m.)

Thank You Father.

You worked in and with, by, through and for me yesterday. Turning my “should”s into “could”s and “want to”s.

I had set a list of tasks for myself. They all made perfect sense to me at the time. As I even began considering getting started on them, I realized I didn’t want to. Nor did I need or have to.

Father, thank You for the repeated times You save me from myself. And my own self-imposed regulations.

Every time I began thinking, “I should…” I countered that thought with an “Or I could…” Asking myself at the end, “What do you want to do?” Thank You for reorganizing what turned out to be a truly lovely day. 

Which brings us into this day. The one You have made (Psalm 118:24a). The one in which I truly want to “rejoice and be glad” (v. 24b).

“… celebrate and be festive!” (The Message)

So often I think ahead. Fearful of what may [or may not] come next. Anticipating. With an alternative. Not always hopefully.

I’m asking (Matthew 7:7a) You to change this approach. I want very much to start each new day with the joy that comes from truly knowing, trusting and believing You to be the good, good Father You are.

Do all You must that I will ♪be singing when the evening comes♪ [10,000 Reasons]. You are my reason for singing in the first place. Let my worship be more than adequate to You Lord.

I love, need, trust and want You. Use me exactly as You know is best. Do all You must that You will be glorified and enjoyed. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(294 words ~ 5:25 a.m.)