simple joys

 Wednesday, October 27, 2021 (6:33 a.m.)

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Holy God,

Thank You Lord. You did it again. Provided us simple joys. Beauty. Comfort. Togetherness. Quiet contemplations.

Mm, yes. Father, speak with me concerning quiet contemplations won’t You?

1 Timothy 2:1-3. “Simple Faith and Plain Truth” is the title for this section of Scripture in The Message. The apostle Paul writing to encourage his young friend.

Father, thank You that it is in You, with You, by, through and for You that we get to enjoy simplicities. Quietness. Peace. Order.

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live.”

Oh how I ask You to teach me to pray as Paul advises. In every way, for everyone. Especially for rulers and their governments. Oh dear God, it seems such a huge undertaking and I confess to not knowing how.

I ask You for healing miracles Lord. For individual bodies. Minds. Hearts. Souls. Governments. Rulers. Law makers. Scoundrels…

Quoting the whole comment from The Life Recovery Bible, I ask You for a fresh commitment of understanding and ability to follow Your lead.

“2:1-2 Here Paul shows why prayer is essential for establishing a peaceful context for spiritual growth. Through prayer, both public and private, order and peace are promoted and strengthened. Prayer involves thanksgiving for God’s blessings and intercession for others. It is one of the assets we often overlook as we work our program. We can easily become so focused on our own activities that we forget to turn to God for help.Prayer improves our conscious contact with God. Regular prayer also reminds us that we are helpless without God’s continual and powerful help.”

Prayer! Yes Father. For Your continued and powerful help. Do in, with, by, through and for us all that only You are able. Providing us the quiet contemplations we need to experience the simple joys You have set out for us.

I love You Dearest Dad. I need You. I want You. I worship and adore You. Use us to Your good and perfect end. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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