all at once

 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (4:07 a.m.)

♪All at once♪

(I See the Light)

Holy God,

It’s quite interesting to me that I’ve been singing ♪Somebody To You♪ for days. Even again earlier this morning.

Finally ready to bring it to You and “Bam!” It changed. Almost instantly I went from not having to ♪be somebody when I’m already somebody to You♪ to ♪all at once everything♪ looking and being different.

Father God, how I thank You for the ways You get our attention. Mm, yes. There is much to be found about putting our attention on You.

(5:54 a.m.)

So much to be found indeed!

Father, thank You for being right here in our midst. The more I read about Your omnipresence, the greater grows my hope.

Reading in and of Your Word

(6:16 a.m.)

I walk away. And come back. Repeatedly.

It’s too much! “I scarce can take it in.”

And would You just look at that? Lyrics from yet another song. ♪How Great Thou Art♪

Blessed, Holy, Father God,

I long to experience You as You know is best. In all the wondering and wandering that is necessary.

To come before You. Humbly. Hungry for Your presence. Truly just to be with You.

With all the thoughts and plans of things needing attention around, I’m asking (Matthew 7:7) You to guide and direct my decision making process. I am deeply flawed dear Lord. My energies and intent wane far more than they grow these days. Do all You must to the end You have for me.

Zephaniah 3:17 tells us, “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Announced originally to Jerusalem, I wonder if this promise holds true for us believers now? I choose to believe it does.

Father, I love, need, trust and want You. Continue Your work in, with, by, through and for me that I will truly recognize Your presence throughout every given day. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(364 words ~ 6:43 a.m.)

more laughter please

 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (5:10 a.m.)

Dearest Lord,

There is a TON of emotion going on here this morning. Literal hours of thoughts. Wonders. Fears. Tears. A smile or two. And even a few laughs.

Let’s go with the laughs please. Yes. More laughter please.

(6:08 a.m.)

Thank You Holy God. All this time and many things read about the spiritual benefits of laughter has me smiling wide. And breathing deep. Thank You for Your teachings. And Your promises.

Thank You for filling me with the peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). I depend on Your Word being Truth.

Teach me Lord to stand firmly while “clothed with strength and dignity” (Proverbs 31:25a). Laughing “without fear of the future” (25b).

Laughing. Yes! Looking forward to the future with joy. Smiling. Rejoicing. Being full of joy about the days to come. Looking to the future with confidence. Cheerfully. Not afraid. Strong. Respected. Graceful. Secure. Fully prepared.

Why? Because of You. Your Spirit. Your Son. Your Truth. Your promises.

Thank You that joy truly does come in the morning (Psalm 30:5d). Along with Your faithfulness. And mercies (Lamentations 3:23).

You bless us. You keep us (Numbers 6:24). How I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to continue providing every thing You know we need in order to glorify and enjoy You forever.

Thank You for Your love. And Your provision. Use me as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(249 words ~ 6:54 a.m.)

joy finding

 Monday, June 1, 2026 (5:01 a.m.)

Thank You God.

I’m smiling. We’re off to a good start.

Mistakes have already been made. It’s Monday. Not Tuesday. And the first of another brand new month.

Father, thank You for joy finding. Yes!

Jesus taught that we are to ask and it will be given (Matthew 7:7a). Seek and we will find (7b). Knock and the door will be opened for us (7c)..

Thank You Father. The smile I have right now is real. Going deep into my heart. And soul. My mind and my strength are positively affected as well.

(5:39 a.m.)

I look to Your Word Lord. There’s one particular Proverb I’m seeking. Yet I’m finding many others that are close but not it.

Proverbs 16:24, 15:1, 15:4.

Thank You for the privilege of coming before You with every single part of our hearts. The hurts. And joy. Missteps. And successes.

Father, I love You. I need, trust and want You as the absolute authority over every aspect of my being.

There are hurts and fears out here in this world. Long-held misunderstandings. Early morning surgeries. And a graveside laying to rest of a very health challenged young woman. How I ask (Matthew 7:7) Your healing presence in them all.

The joy I find in the asking is Yours. Surrendering to Your will and Your way 

(6:02 a.m.)

Right in the midst of searching for Scriptures supporting my thoughts on surrender, You show Yourself to me yet again. Thank You Father.

♪There’s joy in the Hose of The Lord 

There’s joy in the house of the Lord today

And we won’t be quiet

We shout out Your praise♪

Yes Father! You are truly where we find joy. Your house (Psalm 122:1). Your gates (Psalm 100:4a). Your courts (v. 4b.). As I seek YOU, I find joy along the way.

Use me exactly as You alone know is best. Thanking, praising, glorifying, enJOYing, rejoicing and being glad (Psalm 118:24b). Do all You must.

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). I want to stand firmly upon It. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(375 words ~ 6:15 a.m.)

better, better, best

 Sunday, May 31, 2026 (4:32 a.m.)

Good morning Lord. And thank You.

There was sleep. And rest. Dreams. And music.

(4:45 a.m.)

Thank You for circumstances that allow for gratitude. Questions. Wonders. Thoughts. Desires.

(5:10 a.m.)

Even discouraged disappointment.

Mm, yes. How often I thank You for all that is pleasing. Pushing aside that which is undesirable. Frustrating. Challenging.

(5:15 a.m.)

Blessed God, I didn’t see any of this coming when I woke up singing

♪… Your Way’s Better♪

It truly is, Lord!

♪… better, better, better♪

Father, I AM “thankful for the ways that You’ve blessed me.” It’s the next line that has me shaking my head when I hear or sing it

♪Everything You say making waves like a Jet Ski♪

I confess to thinking that it just seems silly. Did the writer only put it there because it kind of rhymes? Was it well thought out? Or an afterthought?

These are the kinds of things I’m grateful to be able to wonder.

(5:38 a.m.)

Thank You that as I bring all my random thoughts to You, You point me back to Your Word. Always.

This morning especially to the apostle Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus.

(5:56 a.m.)

Mm. Reading more of just how better Your way is, I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to continue shaping and forming me for Your use. Exactly as You alone know is best.

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

(256 words ~ 6:12 am.)

enJOYing laughter

Saturday, May 30, 2026 (5:05 a.m.)

Most Holy God,

Thank You for fun. Experiments. Experiences. Thoughts. Hopes. A day to do whatever I wanted. Even if that turned out being several catnaps on the couch.

(5:23 a.m.)

Thank You for the chuckle I just enjoyed. Beginning first as a smile. Mental music often does that for me.

Recalling the giggle I got at a cemetery yesterday has me contentedly smiling now. With flowers in hand, the decision to sing The Flintstone version of ♪Happy Anniversary♪ over two burial plots came on quite automatically.

(5:38 a.m.)

Truly I thank You for every smile Lord. Like the one I keep getting by changing the one word title I sang to You just the other day. Going from ♪Laughing♪ to ♪Napping♪ I wonder just what can’t I do with You?

(6:37 a.m.)

Father, thank You for the desire to go outside. Contemplating Your goodness (Psalm 145:7). Greatness (v. 6). Glory (5). And grace (8). All the while still grumbling over recurring challenges with the yard and pool.

Lord, it is so easy for me to get sidetracked looking at problems. Offering curses rather than praises. Thank You for reminding me to look to You in all things!

(6:50 a.m.)

Reading all of Psalm 4, here I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to continue Your mighty work in, with, by, through and for me. I want to live and love as You designed us. Wholeheartedly. Soulfully. Mindfully. And with all my strength (Mark 12:30-31). 

Do everything You must that I recognize, acknowledge and enJOY the blessings You provide. Especially when they come in the form of musical laughter.

I love, need, trust and want You Blessed God. Use me exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(301 words ~ 7:18 a.m.)

watching the wind

 Friday, May 29, 2026 (5:10 a.m.)

Thank You God.

Seventy-eight years ago today, two teenagers and their two witnesses were told to “watch the wind…” as they drove over two hundred miles to their marriage destination. Thank You for their safety. Their commitment. Their willingness to keep trying.

A peacefulness settles around me as I consider the differences between their lives and my own. All they hoped to achieve. What they had to offer. To themselves. And one another.

Father God, I want to offer all I have, all I am, to You.

(5:46 a.m.)

You know Your best for each of us. Thank You for the opportunity to explore Your Word.

Ecclesiastes 11:4 speaks against the tendency of waiting for perfect conditions before taking action. Watching the wind and staring at clouds while depending on ideal weather and seeds will never get planted.

We are instead to do our work. Get on with life. Embrace uncertainty. Avoid procrastination. Take action. All the while offering ourselves to You in surrender of Your guidance.

Yes please Father.

I want to trust in You and do good (Psalm 37:3a). Delight in You (v. 4a). Commit everything I do to You (5a). Trusting You to help me (5b). In all things. At all times.

Let every bit of wind I watch today be done out of the deepest respect for two teenagers that truly did the very best they could to love one another and raise a family that would eventually come to love, need, trust and want You. Thank You for them and all they worked so hard to teach.

Use us as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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

laughing

 Thursday, May 28, 2026 (5:32 a.m.)

Blessed, Glorious, Awesome God,

Thank You Lord. I woke up singing again. Two completely different songs. First [♪I Believe♪] was very comforting. The second? [♪Oh, What a Night♪] Quite reminding.

Oh! Now I discover the year is off in the lyrics I’m singing. As well as the month.

(5:48 a.m.)

Thank You Lord for the giggles that are ensuing from my being able to learn to laugh at mistakes. Even when they come in the form of a song.

(6:30 a.m.)

Father, thank You for this time to sit with You. Contemplating memories. Watching a fully scripted 19 minute DisneyWorld  “Happily Ever After” firework video. And reading in Your Word about biblically laughing at my mistakes.

Psalm 103:13-14. “The LORD is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him. For He knows how weak we are; He remembers we are only dust.”

Father, thank You that You do not expect perfection from us. That is a burden we often place upon ourselves.

I’m asking (Matthew 7:7) You to continue teaching me the full measure of Your love for us (Ephesians 3:19). What joy You offer. Only to have us look off in other directions.

Teach me, Dearest Dad, to stand firmly on the absolute Truth of Your precious Word. Truly depending on ‘a cheerful heart being good medicine’ (Proverbs 17:22a). Accepting that ‘a broken spirit saps a person’s strength’ (22b).

I love, need, trust and want You Blessed God. Use me exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(269 words ~ 6:48 a.m.)