Resetting Perceptions

Lord, I’m really struggling again. My primary project at work is not going well. I’m getting that feeling again about wanting to escape. But I know this isn’t new. I know that I’ve felt for a long time that my primary expected responsibilities are not my strengths or my passions. I’m going through the motions, getting slammed with more and more work and my work quality seems to be suffering. Do you have any wisdom for me?

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Have Faith

Many people say that you must ‘have faith’ in Christ. Another similar saying is ‘be expectant’ of what the Lord is doing in your life. In talking with my father tonight, it occurred to us that those sayings may be misinterpretations. Read the rest of this entry »

Putting My Name on the Line

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to connect spiritually with my father tonight in your name. I truly value the bond that we share and the truths we share when we really talk about the things that matter. Thank you.

It’s what you were made for Michael, to share my love with those around you.

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Resting and Testing

I’m home alone. The girls are visiting family. I’m sitting here watching movies I don’t normally get a chance to watch with young girls in the house. I get the feeling that I should use this time… I get the feeling like, ‘if I really think / believe that I’m in direct communication with the Creator, why wouldn’t I spend every available minute of my day, every discretionary moment, if not every waking moment, in contact with Him?’ I started to fight off that feeling, having just started another movie. Then I had the feeling that, what if I just reached out to Him, just invited Him in, and see where it takes me. Even if it took the remainder of the night, wouldn’t that be infinitely more valuable to me than watching a movie? Read the rest of this entry »

Keep Them Safe

Dear Lord. I just pray to you now to please keep my family safe as they drive off to visit family. They are always in your hands, I recognize that, but please hold them close now. Please guide and protect them as they venture away from home. Please keep their journey safe and their time with family full of love and laughter. In Jesus name. Amen.