fragments

 Saturday, June 27, 2026 (4:11 a.m.)

Thank You, Lord.

So far I’ve been grateful. Singing [♪This Is The Day…♪]. Thinking. Thanking. More singing [♪This Little Light of Mine…♪]. And smiling. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You God.

A routine is developing here. Joy is becoming more noticeable. Delight over the simplest things has been, well, delightful.

(4:32 a.m.) 

You provided me huge senses of satisfaction yesterday. A long neglected  and overgrown section of the yard was finally targeted. With hope. Determination. And ultimately, success. Thank You Lord.

Thank You for the baby steps that were involved. All the behind the scenes scenarios You put into place. The coolish weather was perfect. As were the degree of energy and time availability to match the task. I want to not take even these basic variables for granted.

There were a lot of ideas. Potential plans. And a sense of Your presence throughout the entire endeavor. Again, thank You God.

(4:43 a.m.)

Father God, thank You for reminding me just now that I had prayed 1 and 2 Corinthians 13:13 for myself yesterday. Before moving on in Your Word from here, I want very much to do that again.

“Three things will last forever - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13).

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (2 Corinthians 13:13).

(4:58 a.m.)

Getting to explore Your Word with You, I find my smile automatic. Deep. Genuine. Thank You, God.

Reading in The Life Recovery Bible I am reminded of the importance of our dependence on You. Having woken with the word “increments” in regards to my sleeping patterns, it changed to “installments” by the time I sat down with You.

Delving into their meanings, “fragments” became the choice I searched in Your Word.  Directed to John 6:12-13 and Ephesians 1:10, I find myself in equal parts AGOG [excited and eager to tell] and serene [peaceful and content].

This is ALL You God. You take my fragments. All the parts and leftover pieces and gather them up so nothing is wasted (John 6:12). Thank You that You know Your plan for me (Jeremiah 29:11a). And for providing me the willingness to trust it. And You.

(5:56 a.m.)

Yes, Father. I trust You! It’s not up to me to understand (Proverbs 3:5b). I am to trust You with all my heart (v. 5a). To seek Your will in all I do (6a). And You will direct my path (6b).

Do all You must Blessed God that I live this day [which You have made (Psalm 118:24a)] rejoicing and being glad in it (v. 24b). I love, need, trust and want You Dearest Lord. Use me exactly as You know is best. Knowing, trusting and believing that I truly am ♪Perfectly Loved♪ Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(504 words ~ 6:09 a.m.)

best

 Friday, June 26, 2026 (3:14 a.m.)

Thank You, Father.

Yes. Thank You.

As far as I'm concerned this is MUCH too early in the morning to have to be awake. Thank You that You know better. In fact, You truly do know best!

(3:54 a.m.)

Father, thank You for this time to explore Your Word. To look at the lyrics of the song that keeps singing itself to me.

♪So many little words, so many little lies

That have followed you all of your life♪

(Perfectly Loved)

(4:52 a.m.)

Searching. Seeking. Wandering. Reading. All the while wondering. What is Your true best for each of us?

I pray it. Often. Your best. Your will. Your way. For others. Even myself.

Reading in Psalms. And Proverbs. Some of the prophets. And the Gospels. 

I thought for sure I had it in Romans 12:2. “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Seems pretty best to me!

Yet the “Aha!” wasn’t there. It’s good and all. Oh, but I kept digging. Until I remembered the apostle Paul’s ending to a letter to the church at Corinth.

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (2 Corinthians 13:13). Yes!

Talk about being properly insulated from the prowling of the devil (1 Peter 5:8). It’s faith, hope and love that will last forever (1 Corinthians 13:13). We need to “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

And just how are we to do that? With “the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit”!

Do all You must Blessed God that I will stand firm. On guard. Being strong and courageous. Doing everything with Your love.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Use me as only You do is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(374 words ~ 5:33 a.m.)

a truly glorious day

 Thursday, June 25, 2026 (3:58 a.m.)

Good very early morning Lord.

VERY early morning. Much earlier than I would have preferred. Yet here I am thanking You all the same.

Yes Father. Thank You for the glorious morning You provided us yesterday. Which then led straight into being a truly glorious day. Thank You Father for the beauty You bring into our lives.

After having initially gone out and smiled at all You supply, I came back in and explored the lyrics to ♪A Beautiful Morning♪ Blessed Father, how grateful I am when my feelings line up with Your provision.

There is so much joy to be found. In the simplest things. Successes with time management for one. And the sheer delight of a two year old. Ecstatic over chalk. And his own ability to safely explore his limitations in the swimming pool.

Thank You for the beauty that a clear blue sky offers. An unusual amount of birds, each actually ♪singing his own song♪ Taking into account our ♪chance to wake up and plan another brand new day♪ reminded me once again of the grace You continually offer us. Thank You Lord.

(5:01 a.m.)

Taking time to read and explore what You have for and want from us, I find myself again at Micah 6:8. The Message presents it pretty perfectly.

“But He’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOD is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously - take God seriously.”

EasyEnglish Bible makes it even more clear. “…be fair to other people… want to be kind… be careful to do what I show you.”

Yes! Father, enable me in following Your best for me. I love, need, trust and want You to use me according to Your will and to Your way. Do all You must that I will truly represent You well. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(344 words ~ 5:13 a.m.)

glorious morning

 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (5:59 a.m.)

Glorious morning, Dear Lord!

It’s been QUITE some time since I’ve been this taken by the beauty of a day. Thank You God.

So much so that I took a 1968 pop song’s lyrics to heart. I went straight outside and just smiled

God's own way

 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (5:12 a.m.)

Thank You God.

It took awhile. A LOT of “Good morning”s. Then finally a “Thank You God.” A smile. And a song.

Lord, I love the way You work. Mm. yes. Your very own way. Not to be duplicated. Nor broken down into formulaic performance.

How I thank You for all the mistakes I’ve made through the years. Every single one of them helping me see my need of You more clearly.

Thank You that it is never up to us to have all the answers to any one thing. “No, He has told you what He wants, and this is all it is: to be fair, just, merciful, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8 The Living Bible).

Lord God, thank You for the ways Your Word truly comes alive for us. “For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires” (Hebrews 4:12 New Living Translation).

You provide blessing upon blessing. Teach me all You must that I will learn to use them well. For our good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).

(5:52 a.m.)

Song after song. One Scripture. Then another. Father, thank You that Your thoughts are nothing like mine (Isaiah 55:8a). And Your ways are beyond anything I could imagine (v. 8b).

Thank You that I can ♪Let My Words Be Few♪ All the while trusting and depending that You truly are “up to something.”

Use me Lord. As only You know is best. Taking one unknown step after another. Truly following Your lead.

♪I’m praying, God come

And turn this thing around

God, Turn It Around…

I’m calling on the name

That changes everything….

All of my hope

Is in the name

The name of Jesus

Breakthrough will come

Come in the name 

The name of Jesus…

…God, turn it around

He is up to something

He is up to something 

God is doing something right now…

He is healing someone

He is saving someone

God is doing something right now…♪

Oh yes Blessed Father. Move the mountains. Make the way. Do all You must in turning hearts to You. Right now.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Turn it all around. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(404 words ~ 6:14 a.m.)

wishing positivity

 Monday, June 22, 2026 (5:25 a.m.)

Good morning Blessed God.

(5:33 a.m.)

And here I smile. Adding a HUGE “Thank You God!” to go with it.

I looked up the origin of “Good morning” and found it having evolved over time as a standard social greeting. Meant “to wish someone positivity as they started their day.”

Yes, please! I want very much to wish others positivity!

(5:55 a.m.)

Lord, I woke up thinking of how careless, mindless and out of control I’ve been with my food choices these past several days. Looking at the origins of phrases I routinely take for granted, I realize I want to be more careful with my word choices as well.

Good day. Farewell. Good bye. All originally meant to wish another well and prosperous. I want to do that Lord.

“God be with ye” shortened to good bye. And now the more common “Bye.” Much is lost in the contraction of it all.

I want to be careful in my word [and food] choices Lord. I love, need, trust and want You as absolute Overseer of all I think, say, do and am.

Do all You must that I will serve and represent You well on this very good morning You have provided. Throughout the day. Into the evening. Until I bid You a very good night.

Yes Father. “Let Your face smile on us, LORD. You have give me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, will keep me safe” (Psalm 4:6b-8).

A very good morning indeed. Use me as You alone know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(286 words ~ 6:22 a.m.)

T.A.G.

 Sunday, June 21, 2026 (6:01 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You!

For hours I’ve been rehearsing my approach to You. Wanting it to be truthful. Authentic. Genuine. Well, that’s kind of fun… T.A.G. And there is MUCH written about this! Thank You Father.

(6:15 a.m.)

Thank You for the opportunity and privilege of sitting with You. Exploring Your Word. Wanting to know more regarding Your best for us.

Psalm 139:23-24. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

Mm. Yes, please.

I confess to continue seeking a secret formula to living day to day in this world. If only I do this, that, and/or something else [x, y, and/or z] all will turn out as I desire and/or expect.

Thank You that You don’t work according to our wants. Instead we are to seek You while we can find You. Call on You while You are near (Isaiah 55:6). 

Thank You that we are to change our ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Turning to You that You may have mercy on us (v. 7a, b). “Yes, turn to our God, for He will forgive generously” (7c).

Holy God, Your thoughts are NOTHING like mine (8a). And Your ways are FAR beyond anything I could imagine (8b).

Thank You that just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so Your ways are higher than my ways and Your thoughts higher than my thoughts (9).

As hard as I may subconsciously try to figure out the formula to getting closer to You, Your Word already has it spelled out for us. It’s not about dotting i’s and crossing t’s.

(7:14 a.m.) 

We are to worship and adore, glorify and enjoy You. Forever. Teach me how Dear Lord.

I want to love You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). And my neighbor as myself (v.31). Truthfully. Authentically. Genuinely. Do all You must to this very end. 

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

(374 words ~ 7:23 a .m.)