God, I know you won’t give me more than I can handle, so why am I feeling so overwhelemed?  I can’t do it all!  What do YOU want me to do today?  Please let those things come first and let me forget about the rest.  Help!

Dear God, Happy Father’s Day.  Can I call you Dad?  Just kidding.  Today we honored our earthly father for all of the love and work and sacrifices he makes for us.  But the day itself was a dud.  The children wanted to spend time with him, and he wanted to have daddy time.  So, I’m […]

Life is full of blessings, nothing but praise today.  Farm, Le Mans, Father’s Day, Vinnie.  So far so good.

Struggled with irritability early today, but had a change of attitude once we got out and went for a bike ride.  God is faithful.  The Holy Spirit reminded me to control my tongue and not to lash out at the girls for being kids…just say as little as possible and don’t inflict damage.  Could not […]

Staying up too late, sleeping in, not being as productive as I could be in the morning.  Slipped away from good habit, replaced with bad.  Help!  Be in bed by 10 tonight.

Even in the pouring rain at Disney yesterday, we planted Your seeds and sang glory to You.  Thank you for that victory.  Weary and waterlogged, our attitides soared, because of Your strength.  Please bless this day and reveal your plan for us at the farm.  Let the meeting be more than just the planning of […]

Feeling a bit weary today, Lord.  I ask you for a quiet day, a gentle and peaceful spirit.  A day to love on and laugh with the children you gave me.  To be unselfish.  Unworried.  Focus on You.  On glory.  Praise.  Humility.  Thanksgiving.

Praise You God, for the peace and self control You have blessed us with this past week.  Please help me keep control of my tongue so I don’t mess it up.  Bless the time we’ll spend with Christy today.