LOVE over fear

 ♪HM, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm♪

Monday, September 15, 2025 (6:09 a.m.)

Holy God,

It’s the same unidentifiable song as yesterday. Only WAY more insistent. Every time I think I almost have it, it’s gone. Not it.

Thank You Father. Whatever it is, You’ll either make me fully aware of it or You won’t. I don’t have to keep trying to make it happen. Thank You.

♪HM, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm♪

(6:29 a.m.)

Thank You for the opportunities You provide for us. Chances to grow. And change.

I was inspired by grateful people giving acceptance speeches last night. One award winner thanking his mom for all she's taught him through the years.

“Remember what you want to remember. Make time for what you want to make time for. Do the work. Show up… And as my mama would say, ‘Oooh! Look at God!’”

Father, thank You for teaching us Your Truths. In the most unexpected places.

Another accepter mentioned life being made up of two emotions. Love. And fear. This resonates deeply in me Lord.

I want to live my life from Your place of love. ‘Whenever I speak, or whatever I do, I want to remember that I will be judged by the law of love, the law that set me free’ (James 2:12).

Mm, here’s how The Message says it, “Talk and act like a person expecting to be judged by the Rule that sets us free. For if you refuse to act kindly, you can hardly expected to be treated kindly. Kind mercy wins over harsh judgment every time” (vs. 12-13).

Thank You for Your Truth, Dear Lord. Empower and enable me to grow in, with, by, through and for You at every turn. I want very much to mirror Your love over the fear of this world. Teach me Father. I want to learn how to love more than be afraid.

I love, need, trust and want You. Use me as You knows best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(354 words ~ 7:34 a.m.)

Truth.

 “I love You, Lord. You are my strength.”

(Psalm 18:1)

♪I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart

I will enter Your courts with praise

I will say, “This is the day that the Lord has made

I will rejoice for He has made me glad”♪

(Psalm 100:4, 118:24)

Sunday, September 14, 2025 (4:50 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You. There was sleep. And songs. Some smiles. And Your Truth. Always Your Truth! Mm, yes. Truth.

Psalm 25:5. “Lead me by Your Truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.”

(7:23 a.m.)

The weather is changing. And so are my energy levels. An attempt for more rest yielded more songs.

♪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, He won’t♪

There’s another one that I haven’t been able to piece together. I trust You to lead me as You know is best.

Thank You for the blessings You continue bringing into my life. People. Opportunities for new to me experiences. And again, Your Truth. Always Your Truth.

That’s where I want to live my life Lord. “O LORD, I give my life to You. I trust in You, my God! …Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.”

Mm, yes! I trust in You, Dear Lord.

Thank You for Your Truth. Your promises. Use them for our good and Your glory (Romans 8:28). I love, need, trust and want You. How I thank and praise You Dearest Dad. Amen.

(308 words ~8:05 a.m.)

glad entering

 ♪I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart

I will enter His courts with praise

I will say, “This is the day that the Lord has made”

I will rejoice for He has made me glad♪

(Psalms 100:4, 118:24)

Saturday, September 13, 2025 (4:38 a.m.)

Awesome God,

Thank You.

It’s been quite awhile since I have started the day by singing so simply to You. Thank You for the joy and gladness that come from intentionally being grateful.

It took a minute to realize that there was no song upon awakening. Wondering what to do next. Where to start? I noticed the lyrics forming as I walked through the hallway.

Entering gates and courts. With thanksgiving and praise. Acknowledging You as having made this day. Rejoicing and being glad.

These are all choices. Decisions not to be taken lightly. Nor frivolously. Entering gladly. Let’s keep working on this.

You are so very good. Gracious. Great. Glorious (Psalm 145:5-8). Your Word is filled with examples. Thank You that we have such ready access to Your Truth. And promises.

I want very much to live this day [which You have made!] gladly. Rejoicing. With thanksgiving. And praise. Do all You must to this very end.

I love, need, trust and want You. Use me exactly as You alone know is best. Gladly entering Your gates and courts. Thankfully and praisefully. Amen.

(234 words ~ 5:23 a.m.)

Words of Love

 ♪Words of Love♪

Friday, September 12, 2025 (4:13 a.m.)

(4:34 a.m.)

All this time spent. Wondering. Wandering. Waiting. 

Having awoken singing ♪Words of Love♪ I truly expected this to be a slam dunk. Easy find. What could be better than searching Your words of love? What a can of worms!

So many directions to take. The various types of love. Each with its own meaning. Father, I want to know YOUR words for me.

(4:48 a.m.)

Fully prepared to give recitation to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and Galatians 5:22 from various Bibles, one word stopped me. Forgiveness.

Mm. As I follow a lead to Ephesians 4:32, I read verse 31 as well. Seeing The Life Recovery Bible comment for both verses I find another of Your words of love. Grace.

Yes! We are told here, “In examining our life, we realize how demanding God’s standards for righteous living are, but since it is God’s grace that helps us to conform to His will, we need not despair.”

Your loving grace leads to forgiveness. Thank You Father. True words of love.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:31-32).

My, yes. Your words of love. Forgiveness and grace.

(5:19 a.m.)

Oh! Here’s one more. Truth! Your Truth. Yes. Keep teaching me that I will live and love as You designed. In, with, by, through and for You.

I love You Lord. I need, trust and want You as absolute Lord of my life. Use me exactly as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(297 words ~ 5:24 a.m.)

♪Even If♪

 Thursday, September 11, 2025 (4:49 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You for change. I never thought I’d be this grateful to say that. Yes Lord, thank You for changes!

The change in seasons. Schedules. Sleep patterns.

Yes Lord. Thank You for third sleep. Yielding a dream. With the much loved husband. 

It took me more than a minute to notice that it HAD to have been a dream. But there he was nonetheless. Taking charge. Helping me feel safe in unfamiliar circumstances.

Thank You Father for all the changes You have made and are continuing to make in me. Changes that help me know that it is truly YOU Who keeps me safe.

♪Oh I know You’re faithful able

And I know You’re good can…

And But Even If You don’t

My hope its You alone♪

(5:39 a.m.)

Awesome God,

I love the way You work in my life. Changing my heart. My thoughts. My wants. And providing for my every need.

Thank You that it is only You who can make me honestly grateful for change. Continue Your work in, with, by, through and for me that I will truly become the woman You created me to be.

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

(222 words ~ 5:55 a.m.)

Praise.

 ♪Let everything

That has breath

 Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord♪

(Elevation Worship)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (5:05 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You. I woke up singing that same song yesterday. Started reading about its origin and got lost in the various Bible verses (Psalm 150:6 being one) attributed to it.

Lord, I’m looking in Your Word. Wanting to know You better.

Yesterday I heard the Truth of Micah 6:8 recited. And this morning I woke with thoughts of 2 Corinthians 13:13. Which led me also to verse 11.

Thank You for Your Word Dear Lord. Your Word of Truth and promises.

Father God, I love You. I need You. I trust and want You as the absolute ALL of my life.

Isaiah 44:6 presents You as saying that You are “the First and the Last” with no one beside You. All-Powerful. The Beginning and the End. The only God. 

The Message tells us “GOD, King of Israel, your Redeemer, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, says: ‘I’m first, I’m last, and everything in between. I’m the only God there is. Who compares with me?’”

I want to know and trust You as that. Let me learn to praise You as You deserve to be praised. And worship and adore You above all.

Do all You must Dearest Dad. In, with, by, through and for me. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(228 words ~ 6:33 a.m.)

♪PRAISE♪

 Let everything that has breath

Praise the Lord

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

impeccable

 ♪I’m So Blessed…

Got this heart beat in my chest

No it don’t doesn't matter about the rest

I’m so blessed Lord

I’m so blessed♪

♪Tell the devil he don’t own my soul

I’m taking back what the enemy stole♪

(Take It Back)

Monday, September 8, 2025 (4:53 a.m.)

Most Loved Father God,

I was supremely blessed yesterday. In so many more ways than just one. I experienced genuine peace. And joy. Love. And acceptance. Not only of circumstances. Of myself as well.

Thank You Father. You’ve watched me struggle these past many weeks. With sadness. Doubt. Fear. Physical pain. And limitations.

You’ve seen it all. Thank You, God.

♪… I’m storming the gates of hell…♪

(5:17 a.m.)

There is so very much for which to be thankful Father. The lightness and joy in my heart are first and foremost. They are only here because of Your great love for each and every single one of us.

Father, thank You for all the things I do not know. The ways You work in our hearts, souls, minds and strength. Enabling and empowering us to love as You command (Mark 12:30-31). You. Others. Ourselves.

Yesterday, You reminded me not to take personally the sullen, snarkiness of a teenager’s words, behavior and attitude. And I didn’t!

 It was just a moment. The briefest thought. “Don’t take it personal.” Thank You Father.

Love truly sprouted back to my being. A blanket of forgiveness extending far beyond my reach. Thank You Lord.

Wanting to learn more about living in, with, by, through and for You, I came across the word impeccable. Meaning without sin. Let me practice living as You would have me live.

Impeccably. Not taking things personally. Nor making assumptions. Always doing my best. Learning to listen.

Teach me Lord. Make me pliable. Willing. Being compliant and yielded to Your will. Your way.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Do all You must in making me impeccable to and for You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(331 words ~ 6:10 a.m.)