Go on Living

Lord, I can’t believe he’s gone on to be with You. What do I do now?

And the Lord says, “Go on living.”

Oh, I know that’s what he would want me to do, but it’s so hard. I miss him so much. How do I deal with this?

And the Lord says, “Go on.”

How do I go on? He is so much of my life. I don’t know how to go on...

And the Lord says, “Look to Me.”

Help me, Lord! I don’t know what to do!

And the Lord says, “I love you and he loves you. Yes, he’s gone from you and is with Me now, however his memory, his life, his victories, yes, even his mistakes are a part of you. You can learn from all of it, and so can others, and you can go on living. Your life is fuller because he was in it. You have more to share because you know him.

Let Me comfort you in this loss, I love you and I will be your Father, now more than ever.”

“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:13-14

Sometimes what you need is nothing...

Lord, I have nothing left, no ambition, no strength, no drive. I've lost my desire and my passion. I want to 'do' but the fire to 'do' is gone. I feel so discouraged.

And the Lord says, "I'm listening".

Lord, I know You are listening and I know You hear, but what do I do? I want to serve, I want to go, I want to give, but the drive is just not there any more.

And the Lord says, "I'm listening".

Listening, yes! But answer, please! I have nothing!

And the Lord says, "Sometimes what you need in nothing. You need to realize that I'm not going to give up on you, no matter what you have or don't have. You know how to give and do, now you have to learn how to live, having given all."

"Cease striving and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

The Healing Presence of the Friend...

Lord, my friends are becoming lonely in their days, they need to know the healing touch of Your presence. Please make Yourself known to them in their difficult days.

And the Lord says, “You show them.”

But Lord, I am only an ordinary person, no special talent or place. I am not You. Don’t they need You?

And the Lord says, “You show them Me.”

But Lord, they need to know Your love in their lives. I can’t show them that.

And the Lord says, “You show them My love in their lives.”

But Lord, don’t they need that special touch from You?

And the Lord says, “You give them that touch.”

But Lord, how?

And the Lord says, “You have told them of My love for them. You have shared My heart. I want you now to share the love that I have placed in you. You need only to be present in the crisis. Be at peace with Me. Let them see you as real and loving, flawed and forgiven, human and humble. And trust that they will come to understand Me by the way you live your life.”

"This is My commandment that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends, if you do what I command you." John 15:12-14

A Prayer for Our New President...

Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit…

I pray that You will lead our country and the leader we have chosen, Barak Obama. He will not have an easy time of it, this is a hard job to do. I do not know his relationship with You, I pray that if he does not have one that he will seek it, and if he does that it will increase in strength and intimacy. Protect him, his family, Joe Biden, his family and all who will work with them. They will need You.

The change that is spoken of is deep and resonating, and not desired by all. There are things that not everyone will agree with, and that is normal. We have been described as a large and quarrelsome family, but a family nonetheless. Help us to realize that we will need to be a united force in the things that matter, choose to agree to disagree in the things that don't, and loving in the heated discussions that will result from deep convictions.

I come to this with a sense of encouragement, knowing that You guide us all. Please give Your people the humility to come to You and the desire to seek Your will.

I love You Lord, and pray this in Jesus' name and by His grace,

Amen

Daily Prayer...

A long time ago, I began to develop a prayer for use on a daily basis. Feeling the need to be sure to begin the day in a way that would remind me of that Jesus is in control of my life and He is the one Who I can rely on, I began to combine Scriptures and life experiences. This prayer is the result of that journey. Of late, I have been feeling the need to share this with anyone who would like to use it. Please feel free to use and share this as you feel is appropriate.

“I come before you now, Father, and prepare myself for this day.

Please create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me,
As I put on the breastplate of righteousness.

Knowing that you desire truth in the innermost being, I put on the belt of truth,
And the shoes of the preparation of the Gospel of peace,

And praying that You will cleanse my mind with the washing by the water of the Word, I put on the helmet of salvation.

And I take up the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit,

Praying always in the Spirit, I come to you now,

Thanking and praising You for this day,

And praying that You’ll be honored in the way I live my life.”

(based on Psalm 51, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 25:14)

Some moments alone...

Lord,

I have come here to be alone and let You know about my heart's pain and frustration. I know so much of what has happened is because I have been trying to obey You and that the Enemy is on a rampage because of it. I also know that You don't waste anything so please show me what I need to know and learn out of all this.

And the Lord says "Be humble"

Be honest, be true, be loving, be the one I made you to be. Grow in Me, only Me. Listen to your friends, your family, filter and grow in Me. I will care for them and you. Don't let yourself get too discouraged. It will happen, that you know. But let Me take charge, I love you all.

But what do I do Lord? How do I show love, show grace, show truth?

And the Lord says "Be humble"

Be peaceful, be kind, be My servant and let it show. You know how, you know My Word, you know My voice. Follow Me, obey Me, and let the world tend to itself. "Cease striving and know that I am God."

Thank you, Lord. These things I know, but what of practicality? How do I show repentance and peace to those around me?

And the Lord says "Be humble"

Admit to wrong, don't worry about being right. Let the fruit of peace rule you and not anger. "The anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God". Remember Me. Remember I love you and remember to pray. I will not leave you. You are mine. But for today and the day's own troubles, be humble and let Me be God.

For so You are, Lord, and I submit to Your leading, correction and forgiveness.

And I love You,
In Jesus Name,

Amen