powerful words

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 (6:45 a.m.)

Holy Father God,

Thank You. May I once again say how amazed I am by the power of words? YOUR Words especially.

The one I started out with this morning was 'blame'. I'm not sure where I got it, but there it was. Thank You that I knew I didn't want to go in that direction. In looking up it's antonym (opposite) and origin I was schooled more than I expected.

The antonym listed was 'absolve', which quickly led to 'set free' and happily for me 'forgive'. These are powerfully important words. Words I want to incorporate into my everyday being.

Next up came the origin and its association to 'blaspheme'. Speaking irreverently of You and Your sacred things is absolutely not what I want to be known for. Instead I ask that You guide and direct my heart and soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30) along the lines most pleasing to You.

Looking for a scapegoat or pointing fingers at others for my circumstances are no longer avenues I wish to explore. Instead I want my thoughts and feelings lined up with the all Truthful power of Your Word.

Thank You Father. Thank You for the opportunity to call You “Father” (Luke 11:2). Thank You for the freedom of approaching You exactly as I am; fully hoping, expecting, believing that You will change me right where I am.

There are changes that need to be made in my attitude, my work ethic, the ways I use the time You have allotted me. Do for me here what I am unable to do in myself. Forgive me for wasting. Work in me that I truly become a blessing to and for others.

I love You so much and I truly long to be all You have created for. Thank You for the ♫wonder working power of the precious blood of Your Lamb♫ The mighty Power available to us all. Help me live this day in, through and on Your powerful words. Thank You Father. I love You. Amen.

(344 words ~ 8:06 a.m.)