We are on our own unique journey
Some of us searching...
Some celebrating...
Some hoping...
Some praying...
As much as I hope Today I Pray can be a source of inspiration ...
I hope it can also be a resting place for those who visit
A place where you can find comfort
....share what's on your mind
...seek support
...and show support to others.
Life is so full of ups and downs
Find strength in knowing
You are not alone....
....we are all in this together.
Today I Pray
For a heart full of compassion
and understanding
For peace
And comfort in the knowledge
That despite the differences
We are the same
All searching for happiness, acceptance, and love
Help me every step of the way
To give and accept these blessings
March 14, 2013
March 13, 2013
That's Just Love Sneaking Up On You
Like any other day
I set out for my morning walk with the pups
The sky was still mostly grey
With an ever-so-slight
Hint of a new day breaking
Across the street
To the path
Up the street and around the corner
I thought I was alone
And lo and behold
There You were
Your calming light
Peaking over the mountain
Dancing on the treetops
Again You've blessed me
Today I Pray
Lord, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day.
May I never be too busy
Or too consumed to remember
That You are walking beside me
I set out for my morning walk with the pups
The sky was still mostly grey
With an ever-so-slight
Hint of a new day breaking
Across the street
To the path
Up the street and around the corner
I thought I was alone
And lo and behold
There You were
Your calming light
Peaking over the mountain
Dancing on the treetops
Again You've blessed me
Today I Pray
Lord, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day.
May I never be too busy
Or too consumed to remember
That You are walking beside me
March 6, 2013
Wonder & Awe
When they were younger
I watched them in awe
Their tiny feet and hands
The gentle coos and giggles
Tiny miracle.
Heaven sent.
They're older now...
Almost all grown up
And still filling my life
With wonder and awe
Did I do enough?
Do they know all the talents
That God has bestowed upon them?
Will they let themselves dream?
Will they reach for the stars?
Will they make the most of each day?
Do they know how loved they are...
Here on earth and from the Heavens?
Do they know?
Today I Pray...
Bless my sweet children
Guide their journey
That they might step tenderly
On the path You have made
Just for them
Keep their hearts open
Giving, loving, and kind
Keep their hopes high
And their faith deep
With the knowledge
That with You
All things are possible
Help me too sweet Lord
To be the best that mother
That I can be
I know I have stumbled along the way
I keep trying.
They are my miracle
My gift from You
My Heaven on earth.
I watched them in awe
Their tiny feet and hands
The gentle coos and giggles
Tiny miracle.
Heaven sent.
They're older now...
Almost all grown up
And still filling my life
With wonder and awe
Did I do enough?
Do they know all the talents
That God has bestowed upon them?
Will they let themselves dream?
Will they reach for the stars?
Will they make the most of each day?
Do they know how loved they are...
Here on earth and from the Heavens?
Do they know?
Bless my sweet children
Guide their journey
That they might step tenderly
On the path You have made
Just for them
Keep their hearts open
Giving, loving, and kind
Keep their hopes high
And their faith deep
With the knowledge
That with You
All things are possible
Help me too sweet Lord
To be the best that mother
That I can be
I know I have stumbled along the way
I keep trying.
They are my miracle
My gift from You
My Heaven on earth.
March 4, 2013
Every Step For You
Each morning as I walked my dogs
I try to use that time
For thoughtful reflection
I let my lungs fill
With the crisp fresh air
Enjoy the wind at my face
And thank God for the clothes on my back
That warm me
I admire the changing skies
As the sun peaks over the tree tops
Or slices through the dense morning clouds
And I marvel how the skies change
Just like the seasons
But this morning as we walked
I watched my dogs running down the path...
A path we walk daily
I was struck by the enthusiasm
That filled their every step
They ran from tree to tree
Sniffing and exploring
As if it was the first time
They had ever walked that path
The landscape hadn't changed one bit
Since yesterday
Yet to them it was brand new
Running in and out of the brush
Circling the trees
Running freely through the field
Stopping occasionally
To roll in the grass
And delight in the day
Today I Pray...
That I might embrace every day
With unbridled enthusiasm
That I might relinquish
my worries and troubles to You
And remember that
As sure as the sun rises
You will be there for me
And all You ask in return
Is for me to live my life to the fullest
"Find your delight in the Lord, who will give you your heart's desire. Commit your way to the Lord; trust that God will act, and make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday." Psalms 37:4-6
I try to use that time
For thoughtful reflection
I let my lungs fill
With the crisp fresh air
Enjoy the wind at my face
And thank God for the clothes on my back
That warm me
I admire the changing skies
As the sun peaks over the tree tops
Or slices through the dense morning clouds
And I marvel how the skies change
Just like the seasons
But this morning as we walked
I watched my dogs running down the path...
A path we walk daily
I was struck by the enthusiasm
That filled their every step
They ran from tree to tree
Sniffing and exploring
As if it was the first time
They had ever walked that path
The landscape hadn't changed one bit
Since yesterday
Yet to them it was brand new
Running in and out of the brush
Circling the trees
Running freely through the field
Stopping occasionally
To roll in the grass
And delight in the day
Today I Pray...
That I might embrace every day
With unbridled enthusiasm
That I might relinquish
my worries and troubles to You
And remember that
As sure as the sun rises
You will be there for me
And all You ask in return
Is for me to live my life to the fullest
"Find your delight in the Lord, who will give you your heart's desire. Commit your way to the Lord; trust that God will act, and make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday." Psalms 37:4-6
February 14, 2013
Renewal
In this season of Lent, my pledge is not a sacrifice but a heartfelt renewal.
May my mind and heart never be too busy to remember my daily offering to you.
Today and always I pray....
Lord, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day.
May my mind and heart never be too busy to remember my daily offering to you.
Today and always I pray....
Lord, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day.
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