Seasons Change

Early this morning
As the sun was just beginning
to peek through a pale gray sky
I stood at my window
And welcomed the new day

There on the patio table
I saw it --
cool, glistening, dew...

something I hadn't seen
throughout the scorching days of summer

And across the lawn
a blurry half circle
of yellow fallen leaves
against the burnt green late-summer grass

Just like that
I realized that Summer and Autumn
have started their graceful dance

Seasons are changing

photo from Google image

Today I Pray...

for Your help, Lord

that I might accept and embrace
the inevitable changes

that are quickly coming to pass,
with a grace that only comes
from knowing and trusting
in You

In Every Moment

We all have our moments...

...the split second
when our world
somehow changes

Sometimes it changes
for the better

Sometimes
for the worse

But we all have those moments

The moment...

...when we first let our voice be heard
...or learn to ride a bike

...when we say, "I do"
...or hear our newborn baby's cry

The moment...

...when we are laughed at
...or fall off that bike

...when our heart stops because
the phone rings in the middle of the night

...or we realize
that somehow we cheated disaster

The moments...

...when we stand tall
...our eyes welled up
with tears of joy and pride

...or fall to our knees
...and weep in sorrow

Good or bad,
In every moment...

I know You are there

You are the one
who lifts me up
yet keeps me grounded

You are the one
who reminds me to breathe
and helps me get back on my feet

You are the one
who is there
....in every moment


Photo from Google images


Today I Pray...

...for Your grace

Help me to see
the blessings
that surround me

And find comfort
in Your presence

Help me
to make and see
the very best

...of every moment


"Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice." Isaiah 41:10

A Prayer for Aimee

Aimee - pronounced ay-MEE,

of French origin meaning: "Beloved Friend"

I met a special woman

"Young lady" oh so wise

Her words were like a melody

And God's light shone in her eyes

She said her ears were failing

Yet somehow she could hear

Kindness all around her

Joy, both far and near

She said her eyes were weak

Yet somehow she could see

Goodness in her neighbors

And the heart of true beauty

Sitting there beside her

The sunlight in her hair

I knew that God was with us

She was a living prayer

I met a special woman

"Young lady" oh so wise

Her words were like a melody

And God's light shone in her eyes

Today I Pray...

...for my new friend Aimee,

thank you for sharing the joy that is on your heart

your attitude uplifts and heals the people around you

...for my Dad,

thank you for being such a fighter

and giving your all to getting better for your family
...for my Mom,

thank you for loving and giving so much of yourself

to everyone you meet.

You will never know how many lives you've touched

just by being you. Every day you make the world a better place

...to God,

thank you for sending so many amazing blessings into my life

"With three things I am delighted, for they are pleasing to the Lord and to men: Harmony among brethren, friendship among neighbors, and the mutual love of husband and wife." Sirach 25:1

Special Intentions

Today I Pray...

...for some very special loved ones.

Please help my Dad rebuild his strength.
He knows what he needs to do
-- and he is not a quitter, so I know he'll do it
But please send an angel to rest on his shoulder
and whisper words of encouragement in his ear
(he's 82, so maybe "whisper" isn't the right word...
...but You know what I mean God. :)


Please continue to breathe that amazingly
positive spirit into my Mother.
We all see Your unfailing love
in every step she takes
in every unselfish action
every smile,
every "Come on, you can do it."

...Please hug her just a moment longer
and make sure she knows
she can rest....and lean on us.


For dear hubby,
Now that he has blown out the candles
on his special birthday cake
Please help him to find joy
in a truth I know he already knows...
...he is no different today than yesterday
...and he is incredibly loved for exactly who he is.


Thank You, God, for filling my life with such amazing people.
Today my prayers are devoted to them.


"Live a good life, and in the end it is not the years in the life, but the life in the years."
Abraham Lincoln

Inspired - Uplifted - Blessed

I believe
we each have a calling
a special purpose
that God has chosen
just for us

Some spend their lives
in search of that gift

Some hear the call
And answer

Others run and hide

My heart breaks
for the lost souls
That never even realize

That a precious gift
Lives within them

Every once in a while
You come across someone
Whose gifts
Are so abundant
and so inspiring

And the passion with which
They embrace the gifts
That they've been given

Touches you

So deeply

That you can do little
Besides stand in awe

Or fall to your knees
and pray

That when your purpose
is revealed to you

You answer the call
with even half the
Grace and conviction

The beauty
of such an inspired spirit
is no mystery

...quite simply

....that beauty is God

Today I Pray...

...with an inspired heart

...for my friend who has started a new
and incredibly uplifting journey

...that her words reach the eyes
and ears of people who
need to hear her message

...that others find inspiration from her

...and realize the gift
that is within them
and embrace it with such a full heart.

If you don't already know her, I invite you to visit Tabitha at http://www.ichoosebliss.net/. I've said it before, but I'll say it again -- she is an angel among us. If you visit her, be sure to click on the link to listen to her podcast -- or if you'd prefer, find her podcasts on iTunes by searching for I Choose Bliss or tabitha@ichoosebliss in the podcast library.


"Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha. She was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgivings" Acts 9:36

More Than Words

Today I Pray...

...a simple prayer
for Your wisdom and grace



I need Your help today God
as I face another difficult conversation

I'm mentally preparing
But I don't want to over think it

Please shed Your amazing light
So I can see where I need to step
And help me find
the confidence
to say what I need to say

Enlighten me
So that I might be
A thoughtful listener

Help me to remember
that sometimes things are better
left unsaid

And when I speak
please breathe Your grace
into all my words

I ask for Your ever-guiding light.


"For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." Psalm 84:11

If I Haven't Told You Lately

If I haven't told you lately
You're very special to me

You make my life better

You are a radiant beam of sun
Blazing through grey skies

You are sparkling eyes
And laughter

You are strength
when I'm weak

You are grace
You are truth
You are light

You are you

...and I am blessed.

Today I Pray...

...with a grateful heart
for the many blessings in my life

Breathe your grace into my soul

For with you

I know that anything is possible

...without you I am lost

I Believe.

From the Rain

Let the rain fall down upon me...
...let it wash away worries and doubt
Free my mind from insecurities
...get all the heartache out

A shower of Heaven-sent kisses
...splashing upon my face
Let it lift my soul and spirit
...fill my heart with grace

Walk and dance and sing
...in the rain I'm young once more
Release my inner child
...in the rain my spirit soars

Liquid sunshine tapping
...on the rooftop and the street
From the rain my heart is singing
...a song forever sweet

Today I pray
...for a happy heart.

I'm not coming in...
...from the rain.

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Today I Pray...

...for your peace within me.

...for the calm and quiet confidence that comes from knowing You are with me.

Help me to remember to breathe in, and breathe out...

...as I face the challenges this day is guaranteed to present.

I pray for the grace to rise above the adversity...

...and the humility to hold my tongue.


Let my words be positive, thoughtful and uplifting.

Today I pray for your peace within me.


...if you are reading this, please say a prayer for me too. I am facing a difficult day and I need all the support I can get. Thank you for your kindness.

...Please tell me how I can pray for you.

A Simple Prayer

May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones,and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.

Let It Rain

...let God's grace wash over me like rain.

...let it help me wash away the hurt and disappointment.

...let me be freed from any resentments I may be feeling -- either knowingly or unknowingly.

...let me open up my mind, heart and spirit to be the person that God wants me to be.

...let His grace wash over me like rain.