Prayer Bracelet

Today I made a prayer bracelet for myself to be reminded to pray for my children while at their different activities and sporting events.

Satan's consummated effort to assault my mind with worry for my children while they practice, play in a game, run in a meet, or march for the band has overwhelmed me and created an anxious heart. If I wasn't worrying about my kids, then it was the coach, other players, parents, and the list seems to never stop. I realized all of these things are out of my control. I can not choose how others act and I must remember God loves my children more than I! After all, they are his children first. So I will wear this bracelet as a constant reminder to pray for my kiddos, their coaches, other players/runners, and parents. But I will also pray for myself to know God has all things under His control and all I need to do is seek His peace and comfort!

Dear Lord,

I thank you for your friendship and faithfulness to me. I could not have lived my life so blessed thus far without your love, grace, and mercy. I am holy because you are holy! And even though I don't deserve it...thank you for loving this holy mess of a child!

Lord, I again reach my heart and hands to you! I give my life...my very being to you.Oh Lord, let me shine for you and be willing to heed your call! When you knock on my door let me open the door and say,

"Here I am Lord...send me!"

Love,

Shannon

Light of Christ

Lord, let your flame burn strong within me and remind me continually of your holy presence deep in my soul. Let your light in me shine before the world for all to see that my hope rests in you alone. When conflicts arise and my flesh wants to scream, let me breath deeply the air you made and exhale your love which you have given so freely. Help me to stand for your truth always, but in such a way that I am not a resounding gong. Let me sow in peace my Lord to reap a harvest of righteousness for your Kingdom. I thank you. I praise you. In Jesus name I pray...Amen.

The Frantic Red Bird

The red bird chirpped frantically from the lamp post...but why???

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Klarabell causes the red birds to go crazy!

I thank God for all his little critters!

Thank you Lord for this new day. I don't feel like praising this morning, but I'm gonna do it anyway. I know praise can return my joy which has gone missing.

I'm tired Lord. I've grown weary of arrogant fools, negative people, lying mouths who destroy the character of those who are innocent. I despise those who lack integrity.

So I pray Lord that you would help my hurt to heal and release me from my angered soul. Let me remember your justice will always prevail.

~Amen

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Psalm 34:18