Chasing

Like a dog chasing his tail
Running in circles
Exhausting myself
Getting nowhere

Maybe I'm just
chasing dreams
That can't be reached

Or maybe
I'm so busy looking back
That I'm forgetting
To see what's right
In front of me

God heard my mind racing
and He whispered in my ear:

Silly dog
Stop chasing your tail
Sit
Stay
Rest for a moment
Undizzy yourself

Then look at the world
That lies before you

Go on a long explore
Start moving forward
Sniffing your way
Down new paths

You'll find your way
Just stop chasing your tail


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Today I Pray...

...for Your help in stopping the
negative self-talk

...help me to remember
that I can learn from the past
without being fixed there

...and that resting
and looking at what lies ahead
is OK

...but I will never get anywhere
if I don't start
walking the path

Waiting for the Storm to Pass

Outside my window
Grey skies
Ominous clouds
Looming over the mountain

And to the west
A ray of hope
Sunshine slicing through the clouds

Much to do
No time to waste
Head out or wait
for the storm to pass?

Why wait?
It's only rain.

One step, two steps
A mist of rain
Then a steady shower
Like a wake up call from the heavens

Further along the path
The sweet fragrance of renewal
As the rain washes over me

Then sunshine
To welcome me home



Today I Pray...

...for the wisdom
to know when to let the storm pass

...and when it's better
to walk in the rain

Today

Today I Pray

that I do not linger in the past

recounting "what ifs"

and second guessing days gone by

Let me take from yesterday

the lessons --

the stepping stones

towards tomorrow

Let me turn down

the noise

and clear away the distractions

of a sometimes overwhelming life

So that I can stand squarely

in the abundant light of

today

Perspective & Perseverance

How daunting the world must be
to a tiny little ant...

...each pebble like a mountain

...each blade of grass, a skyscraper

...the earth, its universe

...the universe, beyond comprehension

Oh that we should be the ant
Perserverant in our efforts
No job too big or small

Today I Pray...

...for the steadfast resolve to keep moving in the direction of my dreams.

Did You Lose Something?

Remember...

Joy is abundant...
It surrounds you...
It is within you...

Every day is a choice...



...have a ball.

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:13

Optimism

Today I Pray...

...for the energy that comes from a positive attitude.

When others see the glass as half empty...

...Help me to see it as half full.

When others say "That's can't be done."

...Give me the confidence to say, "I believe it can..."

When other's give up...

...Give me the fortitude to stay and make it so.

Help me too,

...to remember the feeling of going it alone.

Help me to remember...

...to support, encourage, and assist where I can.

...to give others the boost they need

to move in the direction of their dreams.

Nothing is impossible with You.

It is in believing and trusting this...

...that I find comfort, joy and peace.

Courage and Perseverance

Another step on the path I'm trying to walk.

The road is unpaved...
...pebbles on turned soil.

The path is overgrown
...perhaps neglect
....perhaps it is yet to be walked.

I see Your light shining in the distance
...a warm glow
...destination unknown.

Today I Pray...
...for your steadying hand to keep me from falling.
...for your strength as I prune back the excess
....for the courage and perseverance
....to expose Your radiant light.

I know You won't leave me...
...bless me so that I do not abandon myself.

Today I Pray...

...for courage and perseverance.

The Journey

A breath of air
A single step
A joyful laugh
A tear

A hug, a kiss
"Be careful. Don't be late."

Cars whizzing
Strangers passing
New friends and old
Home sweet home

Shiny and new,
Job, city, love, home, family
Climbing the ladder
Walking the path

Sometimes by myself
Yet never alone

A breath of air
A single step
The journey begins and ends with You.



Today I pray for awareness. That I see and appreciate all the good that You present to me every day. That I embrace the journey with the passion that it deserves. That I stay focused on the infinite possibilities that exist because of You.

Hope and Promise

Many years of promises made.
Some kept, some broken.

Broken promises, broken spirit
Disappointments build within.

Those held true make spirits soar
Give hope and purpose renewed.

Today I pray for greater awareness of purpose,
That focus and resolve settle deep within me

...and reflect the Truth of Your unfailing hope and promise.


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