INNER PEACE

Inner Peace

The cool gentle breeze brushes my face like the tender touch of a mother.
The heron glides onto the lake waiting patiently for its prey.
The earth is so still and quiet as it waits reverently for Your arrival to planet earth.
The birds are chirping happy songs.
A single fish disturbs the stillness of the water.
The day’s tasks are locked away and removed from my mind as I await Your visit Lord.

What will we talk about today?
Where will You guide my feet?
In my heart, I know how much You love me.
Your presence is so peaceful and serene.
Your Words lift me up.
 When I am low, You surround me with Your love.

You restore peace to my soul.
You make the enemy flee.
I know I will see Your goodness Lord in the land of the living.
I know You will walk beside me holding my hand; but when I feel I cannot go on,
 You carry me.
You are wonderful.
When I stop to hear Your voice, You restore an inner peace that passes all understanding.

I love this peace.
 Thank you for restoring it.
I pray for everyone to have this peace.
This peace brings unity, love and renewal.
Joy and love is part of this peace.
Inner peace lets me know You are God!

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I KNOW YOU HEAR ME LORD

I KNOW YOU HEAR ME LORD!

Hear our cry today, Oh Lord.
Come quickly to our aid.
You do not watch from afar.
For we need Your peace.
Teach us to stand firm on Your Word.
Do not let the enemy overtake us.
You hold our hand.
Do not let the wall crash around us.
You protect all that we love.
Guide our steps down Your narrow path.
Give us victory, Oh Lord, give us victory.
Thank you for Your calm and the springs of living water in us.
You are our Creator, our Rock, our Shield.
You alone love us like no other.
How precious we are to You, Oh Lord.
We are more precious than a rare jewel that sparkles and glistens in the warm sunshine.
Mold us in Your Image.
You prepare us for battle.
Give us Your peace that is like no other.
I pray for victory because of You.
Guide our steps and keep us from falling.
I pray that all would be well in our home.
It would be a house of prayer.
May we unite so the milk and honey will not run out.
I pray that all fear will be gone because You are our Rock, our Provider, our Creator, the Great I Am.
Dear Lord, teach us to lay at Your feet in the calm of Your love.

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Steps With God

Steps With God

All steps are ordered by our God
The Human spirit is the lamp of God
My prayer I pray is incense before Your Throne
Hear my prayer, oh God
You are faithful
You will answer me in Your righteousness
You are good to all
Compassion is over all You have made
I do fear You Lord
I pray for Your knowledge
I know I am the apple of Your eye
You hide me in the shadow of Your wings
You watch my ways from heaven
I pray that You will find me wise
To seek after You
I do trust in You Lord Jesus
I love You, Lord
I will not be moved because You are holding my right hand
Please hear my cry and answer me when I call
Redeem Your servant’s life because refuge is found in You, oh Lord
My soul waits and trusts in You, oh Holy One
You are my help and shield
My heart is glad because Your steadfast love is upon me
Your eye is on me and Your ears hear my cry
I do fear You oh Holy One
You will answer and deliver me from all my fears
My face is radiant from Your light because You are the rock of my life


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Steps With God

THE IMPORTANCE OF NIGHT

The Importance of Night

Thank You for the close of the day where I seek God’s peace for a good night’s rest.
Thank You for walking with me today and leading me on a life full of adventure.
Did I speak kind words to someone I knew was sad or lonely?
Did I check on a parent or a special love one?
Did I give my children quality time?
Did I let God fit in this day’s schedule?
Did I pray without ceasing?
Did I sit still waiting for God to speak or did I just fill the air with my petitions?
As I sit outside watching the animals get still for the night, I thank God because I am so blessed.
A lone star appears in the sky.
A sky that is turning from blue to red to black.
The darkness creeps in like a blanket that covers a small child for warmth and safety at night.
The animals are so still you could hear a pin drop in the grass.
The birds have perched in the trees or went to their nests.
A fish occasionally jumps out of the water to catch a knat.
Dusk covers the earth.
The fireflies twinkle as they light up the night sky.
A full moon sends rays of light thus causing the trees to form shadows that dance on the lake.
How still the earth becomes.
God created night so man could rest from his labors.
How do you use your time at night?
Do you shut out the business of the day and find a quiet place for 30 minutes or do you go full steam ahead until your head hits the pillow.
It is no wonder our nights are filled with tossing and turning.
May I learn to become so still in my mind and body that I can receive the fullness of rest that my body desperately needs to be refreshed for the coming of the dawn of the new day.
Selah (pause and calmly think of that)

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CALMNESS

Calmness

Thank you for the calmness of the morning.
The trees gently flow in the breeze.
You can barely see the ripples on the lake.
The butterflies flutter all around displaying beautiful yellows, oranges and blacks upon the air.
A hummingbird buzzes by one’s ear to see if you will move fast enough for him to be your prey.
The heron waits patiently to attack.
He sits for hours waiting and waiting.

How long will you sit before God communing with Him as friend to friend?
Do you sit ten minutes or only two?
Why will man not sit before God?
Why won't man seek His knowledge?
When you sit your prayers are filled with wants and needs.
Do you not understand that The Lord already knows what you need?
He wants your prayer time to be so much more.

If you would be still before God, you would hear His whispered words of joy and love.
He would lift you up even though you are down.
God will calm the raging storm within your soul and bring peace where you feel you have no peace.
He will heal.
He will restore relationships.
He will forgive and forget your sins.
There is so much more when you truly let God be your friend.
He does not withhold the keys of the kingdom, His wisdom, His mercy, or His love to those who want to be calm and hear.

Find yourself a quiet spot today and spend time with God.
Quality time.
Time where you let Him talk to you.
Receive His peace.
Receive His love.
Receive His mercy.
Receive His friendship.
Ask Him to walk with you through life.
You are never too big or too old to ask God to hold your hand and guide your steps.
He will take you to places you never dreamed possible.

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ANTICIPATION

Anticipation
(to look forward to especially with pleasure)

Stillness!
The house is so quiet.
Everyone has gone.
I sit outside in the swing feeling the gentle breeze and the warmth of the sun on my face waiting on a visit from God.
The wind picks up, the chirping birds become quiet as if in awe of their Father.
The sunlight gets brighter, the trees and grass become greener.
The earth seems to bow in reverence to its creator.
What will You teach me about life today, Lord?
Where will You guide my steps?
What new lesson will I learn?
What door of the Bible will You unfold for my understanding?
Will I learn what the trumpets and seals mean?
Will I feel or have compassion like Jesus for others?
May I learn to rejoice in all things whether good or bad?
May I see a glimpse of You Lord like the animals?
How wonderful it is to be alive.
How wonderful to have a friend like Jesus.
How wonderful to have a creator who supplies my every need.
You are a creator who loves me and is my friend.
You share my joys and my sorrows.
May I be worthy of Your precious love.
Thank You, God, for Your unwavering love.

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