faith for the future

 Can Did He move every mountain?

Will Did He calm part every sea?

(Yes He Can)

Friday, August 29, 2025 (4:55 a.m.)

(5:04 a.m.)

Trying again. Hi God.

(5:24 a.m.)

Still trying Lord!

This is not the resolve with which I woke just earlier. Many things feel physically off with my body this morning. And You are still good. Nothing changes that.

Father, thank You for time spent in the pit of my own making. Thank You even more for the Truth You have for us through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians.

I don’t want to be afraid

(Peace Be Still)

(6:06 a.m.)

Thank You for all the reminders Father. Your faithfulness. Your love for us.

(6:41 a.m.)

I confess I continue fighting changes I know need to be made. Thank You for Your patience with me. Lord, provide all that is needed for me to think and say and do and be all that You know is best.

I very much want to live the joy that is found in praying about everything. Telling You what I need. And thanking You for all You have done (Philippians 4:6).

Mm. Yes Father! Continue Your work in reminding me to fix my thoughts on all of the whatsoevers found in verse 8.

The Passion Translation lists them as “all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind.” Ending with Paul’s urging to “fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising Him always.”

Yes please. I want to do that today.

Ben Campbell Johnson paraphrased the guidelines for our thought life as: thinking reality - worthwhile, honest, clear, loving, praiseworthy, “whatever has integrity and deserves admiration - these should dominate your thinking.” I think so too.

Do all You must in, with, by, through and for me to this end Dear Lord.

♪I don’t want to be afraid♪

I love, need, trust and want You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(335 words ~ 7:16 a.m.)