Lord!

 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (4:54 a.m.)

Blessed Father,

Thank You Lord.

Romans 9:21

♪Lord of all to Thee we raise

This our hymn of grateful praise♪

(For the Beauty of the Earth)

Psalm 107:8

Indeed! Yes. Absolutely!

(5:09 a.m.)

Father, I did NOT see this coming! My plan? Come out here and confess to You the deep, unrelenting sadness I am beginning to feel.

Many sad things are taking place around me. And I was finally ready to pour them all out to You.

It all changed with just that one word. “Lord.”

It seems that I say it quite often. Many times without even realizing it. Thank You that this can sometimes be the case.

You have become so intrinsically a part of me that conversing with You is one of the most nature things in the world to me. Almost like breathing.

Father, thank You for the resources we have that can take me out of my head and into Your Word. Yes. Your Word that is filled with Your Truth. And promises.

Again I confess to not knowing nearly as much as I used to think I knew. Father, thank You for continuing to lead and guide and point and direct us in the way You would have us go.

Psalm 25:4-5, 32:8

Isaiah 30:20-21

♪Day and night, night and day, let incense arise♪

(Worthy of It All)

Oh most dear and blessed Lord God, I absolutely do not know what today holds. Thank You that I absolutely believe that You are holding it. Every single part of it. There’s not one single thing that gets past Your notice.

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

My heart is grateful to You for the joy You want to pour into us (John 15:11). Continue Your work in making room by dispelling all that is in there that is not from You.

Father God, I love, need, trust and want to represent You well today. Thank You for the opportunity of exploring Who and all You are.

Something as simple as me casually using the word Lord just earlier literally changed my whole way of thinking.

♪There Is Power

In the name of Jesus 

There is power

Power in His name♪

(7:21 a.m.)

Thank You Father. Enable me in using that power for Your good and for Your glory. Do all You must to keep me calling You Lord! Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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

"Glorious!"

 Monday, September 28, 2026 (4:37 a.m.)

Most Dear and Glorious God and Father,

Thank You Lord. You allowed me some hours of uninterrupted sleep. I had almost given up hope for getting anymore.

I tried reading. Watching TV. Tossing. Turning. Walking through the house. And repeating the process.

Thank You for reminding me that “I love You, LORD. You are my strength” (Psalm 18:1) is my go-to verse. Remembering to 'soften my jaw and exhale with an “Ahh” sound,' here I am hours later praising You. And smiling to boot.

A new to us phrase was introduced at breakfast yesterday as one teary eyed loved one of our family group proclaimed, “This is not ‘a LOT!’ This is an ACRE!” And that was well before we learned stunning, shocking and saddening news.

Father God, thank You that You remain good (Psalm 145:7). Great (v. 7). Glorious (5). Gracious (8).

Blessed Lord, thank You for the ways You work in, with, by, through and for each of us. Dwelling deep within us. Enabling us to withstand huge trials and mishaps.

(5:05 a.m.)

Here shines Your gloriousness again!

Thinking I was looking for the Truth of Psalm 1:3. I was led instead over to Jeremiah 17:7-8.

Absolute, Blessed God and Father, thank You for the profound ways You love and care for us. Preparing us for the difficulties of life on this earth.

Here I begin at verse 5. Titled “Wisdom from the LORD This is what the LORD says: Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD. [Verse 6] They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, in an uninhabited salty land.”

As I continue reading of those who trust in You, making You their hope and confidence (v. 7) I come to an extended version of Psalm 1:3.

“They are like trees planted along the riverbank, with roots that reach into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit” (8).

Blessed God, thank You for the power Your Word possesses. Power for us to live by. To put our hope and trust in.

Jesus told the Jewish leaders, “A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they [His followers] can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of” (John 10:10 The Message).

Yesterday, just hours before hearing news of the sudden, unexpected, separate deaths of two of our loved ones, I listened repeatedly to only one song. First taking the lyrics as being from my still very much loved and dear husband. Then from me to him. And finally back and forth between You singing to me and me singing to You.

Starting with the very first line, this is me to You!

♪You know I need Your love

You’ve got that hold over me 

Long as I got Your love

You know that I’ll never leave♪

(Right Down the Line)

Father thank You for allowing me to experience Your love for us on pop rock radio. Thank You for singing deeply into my very being. Preparing me to withstand such devastating news.

(6:24 a.m.)

On such a glorious [the first word I said upon seeing the sky throughout the night] morning as this, I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to encompass every single aspect of my being. Go before, behind, beside, beneath, above and within each of us, that we will be standing firmly in, with, by, through and for You as the night closes in.

“Let our roots grow down deeply in Him [Jesus], and let Him build us up on a firm foundation. [I want us to] Be strong in the faith, just as we were taught, and always spill over with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:7 The Voice).

Do all that You know is best Blessed God. We love, need, trust and want You. Use us. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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gorgeous

 Sunday, September 27, 2026 (4:07 a.m.)

Most Awesome God,

It looks like a gorgeous day out there. A waning full moon lighting the puffy cloud filled sky. Absolutely gorgeous!

Thank You Father for the times You provide for us. Opportunities to consider all You are. And do.

♪Great Is Thy Faithfulness, O God, my Father,

There is no shadow of turning with Thee♪

Hey! Wait a minute. I just read those words (James 1:17) yesterday!

How totally cool are You Lord?! I’ve sung this hymn the bulk of my life. And this is the very first time I’ve linked each line to differing Bible verses. Fascinating!

Father God, thank You that it’s the simplest things that boggle my mind about You.

(4:39 a.m.)

Let’s take, for instance, this gorgeous view I started off talking about. I only see it outside our west facing slider. None of the other windows in the house show the moon, clouds and sky in such a unique and gorgeous way. Again, fascinating!

Thank You Father that You truly do fascinate me.

(5:11 a.m.)

Outside to get a better look at Your glory taking place in the sky (Psalm 19:1). I couldn’t help but to stand completely still. Watching in awe as clouds drifted. Making me think of waves.

And then sing.

♪Christ is my Firm Foundation 

The Rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaken

I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

‘Cause He’s never let me down

He’s faithful through generations

So why would He fail now?

He won’t♪

Father God, thank You for Your Truth. Your Truth that never changes. Your Truth that stands the tests of time.

♪Rain came and wind blew

My house was built on You♪

Mm, yes Father. I want our house built on You. Our One Firm Foundation!

Do all You must that I will learn to love You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). And my neighbor as myself (v. 31).

Align my thoughts, words and actions to Your will (Romans 12:2; 1 John 3:18). I love, need, trust and want You Blessed Lord. Use me as only You know is best. Grateful for such a gorgeous sky as this.

Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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

Unchanging

 Saturday, September 26, 2026 (5:14 a.m.)

Thank You Father.

You never change. Ever. HUGE concept. Talk with me about this please.

James 1:17. “Remember that every good gift comes to us from God. He only does what will help us. He is our Father in heaven. He made everything in the sky that gives us light. Those things do not give us the same light all the time. They change, but God does not change.”

♪Blessed Be Your Name

Every blessing You pour out

I’ll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in, Lord

Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord♪

Hmmm. Unchanging. Consistent. Constant. Eternal. Never-ending. Nonstop.

(6:23 a.m.)

Father, with all the changes taking place around me, thank You for being my Constant. You told Your prophet Malachi (3:6a) “I am the LORD and I do not change.” Thank You for teaching me to trust and believe that.

You are always good (Psalm 145:7). Great (v. 6). Glorious (5). Gracious (8). Because ‘YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE’ (Exodus 3:14) I don’t have to be afraid.

Jesus said so! We get to have peace in Him (John 16:33a). In the world we will have trouble (v.33b). We are to take heart [be of good cheer, courageous, confident, undaunted, filled with joy, encouraged, brave…] because He has overcome the world (33c).

Thank You for providing Your Truth in forms of songs that sing deeply into my soul.

♪I don’t want to be afraid

Every time I face the waves…

I don’t want to be afraid

I don’t want to fear the storm

Just because I hear it roar…

Peace Be Still 

Say the word and I will

Set my feet upon the sea

’Til I’m dancing in the deep…♪

These are Truths I get to choose to believe. Father thank You for the privilege of believing that Psalm 139:16 pertains to me as well as David.

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid before a single day had passed.” 

(7:54 a.m.)

Blessed God, thank You for encouraging and allowing me to love and be loved by You. To trust You to be True to Your Word.

Searching “whom shall I fear?” I find Psalm 27:1. Reading further I’m particularly drawn to EasyEnglish Bible.

“This is a song that David wrote. I trust God to keep me safe The LORD gives me light in my life and He makes me safe. So I am not afraid of anyone! The LORD takes care of my life. Nobody can make me afraid!”

Thank You Father. I believe You. I trust You. I need, love and want You. Use me as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(489 words ~ 8:28 a.m.)

delightful surprises

 ♪Love Is The Answer♪

Friday, September 25, 2026 (6:11 a.m.)

Again. Still. Always. Love IS the answer!

Blessed, Awesome, Holy God,

There is a LOT of change taking place around here. Much more than just one season slowly turning into another.

Father, I’m here asking (Matthew 7:7) You to delightfully surprise me. Mm, yes Lord. As only You are able.

I confess to You the trepidation with which I either approach or attempt to avoid unsettling situations. Take the changes going on in my own front yard for instance.

Well established and mature citrus trees are ailing. What to do? Long time neighbors are planning and working diligently toward their move. The mere thought is exciting. New. And nearly devastating.

(6:34 a.m.)

Okay! Here’s my first surprising delight…

Not only does the word devastating mean: destructive, disastrous, harmful… Different definitions are also: gorgeous, stunning, enchanting, lovely…

Father God, I absolutely want to view this day [that You have made! (Psalm 118:24a)] and these circumstances through the Truth of Your Word. Do all You must that I will truly “rejoice and be glad” (v. 24b) as You know is best.

I love, need, trust and want You Blessed God. Use me and all the delightful surprises You have in store for us.

♪Best News Ever♪

Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(219 words ~ 8:11 a.m.)