Lord help me never discount Your part in everything that concerns my life. I love You because you first loved me. I will hold to You till the end, because You will never relax Your hold on me. Perfect what You initiated in grace, and in the covenant You made with Your son Jesus before the world was made.
“The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” Ps.138 Conversations Within” ts Jul 29, 2026
Thank God for this precious privilege. I may not have a choice about the hardships that come my way, but I can choose my response to them. I can choose joy, joy in knowing that God uses such to make me a better person, to deepen the presence of Jesus in me.
“Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. “ James 1 Conversations Within” ts Jul 27, 2026
I like decisions that are final. How precious and peaceful is a good decision, one you do not need to re-visist and rehash simply because you know it was the right one. Make your decisions, not based only on desire, or feelings, but on what you know is good, right and true.
“Follow me.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts
It pays to give thought, not just to how we walk, but where we walk. Wisdom teaches us, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.” Jesus ate with sinners to share His worldview not adopt theirs.
“A prudent man gives thought to his steps.” Prov.14 Conversations Within” ts Jul 23, 2026
When it comes down to it, I must take responsibility for myself. Blaming God asking, “Why did you make me this way?” will not mount an adequate defense when He wants to know why I dropped the ball. God will forgive a foolish decision that cost me my arm, but I doubt He will grow me a new one.
“A person’s own
