Reach for the Light

 Christ is the light of the world. Those without Him are walking in darkness.

Soak up His light today so that those who look at you may see Christ's light shining off of you. 

Spend time in thanksgiving, praise, and worship.

Be Still

Be still. Find some still water to sit beside and wait on the Lord.

Sit in stillness before God. Listen. Wait. Silence your thoughts and your movements.

Sit with God. 

Change Your Perspective

 Sometimes a different perspective can change out we view things. While we can see the crookedness of the tree in both pictures, a different perspective highlights or minimizes the crookedness.

Ask God what views of yours need a new perspective.

How can changing your view change how you view others?

Pray to Benefit Those Around You

 Sometimes when you are out walking in the woods, you see a fallen tree. Our instinct might be to haul it off to tidy up the forest, but this fallen tree nourishes and shelters the plants and animals around it.

Pray that you may benefit those around you. 

Pray that you may nourish those who are hungry.

Pray that you may shelter those who are weary and weak.

Pray that your life may enrich those in your influence.

Eyes that See

 May we have eyes that see the marvelous details of Your creation. May we pause to notice them as we praise Your for what we see.

Hollow

We pray for those who feel hollow and empty. May You fill them with Your Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit. 

 

Deer

Seeing a deer in a park brought several verses to mind. 

I want to long for You, Lord. I want to give You credit for enabling me to stand on the heights with feet like a deer. 

Psalm 42:1 and Feet of a Deer 

Can you see the deer? 

Shyness

Trees have crown shyness, but I just have regular shyness. I want to reach out to others and speak Your words to them, but I need Your boldness to do so. 

 

Wounds and Scars

I see my wounds and my scars, and I find them hideous. Yet, You can use them for Your glory. May You be glorified in my weakness. May You use my pain for good to draw others close to You. 

 

Signs of Growth

There are days when I don't feel like I am growing and changing. When these days come up, please show me, Lord, how You have been working in me and how I have grown. Show me the signs of life in my life. 

 

Soothe My Ruffled Feathers, Lord

 When the news and the events of this world upset me, Lord, soothe my ruffled feathers. 

When I can't see a way to peace, remind me that You're the Prince of Peace. 

Stick Close to God

 With the election season in the US gearing up, I want to stick close to God. 

God, I need to remember that You are sovereign and You are in control.

When I am anxious, worried, and stress, may I meditate on Your Word and stick close to You. 

Make Space In My Life

We can rush from thing to thing so quickly, that we don't have margin, or time to reflect, or space to breathe.

Lord, teach me to make space in my life for You. Build margin, time for reflection, and empty space to be used by You. 

Untangle my Priorities

We can sometimes get entangled and ensnared by the world and its priorities to get rich, to land the dream job, or so on. 

Lord, my priorities sometimes get messed up, as the world's vines tangle me up. Cut me loose from the world's priorities, so I may focus on Your priorities. 

Obstacles

What obstacles are you facing in your path? Do they feel conquerable or insurmountable? 

Whether it feels manageable or not, cry out to God to guide you through each step as you come to obstacles. 
 

Off-Kilter

 Do you feel off kilter? Are you having trouble determining which way you should be orienting yourself? 

Ask God to reorient your life to His presence and His values. When you feel pulled in different directions and on shaky ground, pray for His guidance. 

Are You Feeling Raw and Open?

Sometimes, we feel raw and open and exposed. Like the storms of life have stripped away our defenses and even parts of ourselves. 

 When that happens, pray to God for healing. Ask His Comforter to comfort you. 

Seeing Christ Through Me

 Lord, I want people to look at me and see Jesus. May my hurts, scars, and bruises allow people to better see You.

I don't want the attention for my glory, but for Yours. 

Bearing Fruit

I want to bear the fruit of the Spirit in my life.

I want to be recognized by my fruit. 

Teach Me to Marvel

 When I see Your creation, teach me to marvel. 

May I be amazed at the colors, sights, smells, and details in Your creation.