DAY 182

Come, Lord, work upon us, set us on fire and clasp us close; be fragrant to us, draw us to Your loveliness, let us love, let us run to You.  AMEN

Hymnal:  A Worship Book

DAY 181

Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.  Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.  May God rebuke him we humbly pray.  And you, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen

DAY180

Okay, God, it's another day before me and I have a multitude of choices before me.  I can be selfish and demanding or I can be caring and giving.  Guide me along the day, minute by minute, to choose the "right" path.  I may stumble.  I may fall and scrape my knee.  But with Your help I will get up and share love today.  Deep down inside me I know You love me.  No one else may show love towards me and I might feel totally unloved but then I remember You love me. Let me share that love with all I encounter throughout this day.

DAY 179

We offer You, O Lord, the sacrifice of reconciliation, humbly entreating that by the intercession of the Virgin Mother of God and Saint Joseph that You may firmly establish our families in Your peace and grace.

DAY 178

My Holy Father,
   You have created this world and all that is in it.  The beauty and majesty of Your creation boggles my mind and I am in awe of Your glory and splendor.  Thank you for all the gifts and blessing You have bestowed upon me.  I know I am the richest woman on earth because of Your love. Accept my humble praise and worship.  Make me worthy of being called God's child.         Amen 

DAY 177

I call upon Jesus Christ, who dwells within me, to assist me in being willing to forgive myself and to forgive others.

DAY 176

Lord,
   Have mercy on me.  Grant me Your grace sufficient to see me through this day.  I offer You my love and my obedience.  I praise You and glorify Your name.    Amen

DAY 175

Come, Lord,
work upon us,
set us on fire and clasp us close,
be fragrant to us,
draw us to your loveliness,
let us love,
let us run to you.   AMEN

Hymnal; A Worship Book

DAY 174

Okay, God, I just don't know how much longer I can carry on like this.  I need Your help. So right now I turn my life over to You.  Take me and use me.  Amen

DAY 173

Dear God,
   Has anyone talked to you lately about how challenging life here on earth is?   I am in awe of the choices and encounters that we all have here, minute by minute.  Thank you for our exciting existence.  It's just not possible to be bored here on earth, your glorious creation.  Help me to be mindful of my blessings.     AMEN

Nancy K.  from the blog NANSENSE on  1/10/12

DAY 172

Dear God,
  We come to worship You today.  We come to sing, pray and listen.  You always hear us.  Help us to hear You.     AMEN

DAY 171

God,
   Thank You for loving us no matter what kind of stupid things we do.  We know that You accept us for the crazy creatures that we are.  Keep me mindful that the best form of communication is prayer from me to You.
                               By Nancy K. on the blog  NANSENSE on 1/18/12

DAY 170

Lord God,
   I am struggling with my prayers.  Many, many years ago I decided it was selfish to ask for anything for myself in prayer.   I have no problem praying for others and their needs.  And I rejoice when the prayers are answered.   But asking for favor from You seems awful.  I know You aren't Santa Claus and I am six years old.  I am an adult who has surrendered to You and trusts You for my life.  So, God, how do I handle this?  Can I come to You and ask boldly for myself?  Can I ask in the name of Jesus for favors?     Guide me, Lord.  I await Your answer.    Amen

DAY 169

O God,
  You rule the world from end to end and for all time.  You alone are God.  In You alone we hope.
   Forgive our sins.  Heal our diseases.  Save our lives from destruction.
   We repent of our stubbornness and pride.  We desire to yield ourselves more fully to your will.
   Keep us in Your presence that we might serve and witness in the world, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
                                                                                                      AMEN

DAY 168

Lord,
   I love You and I need You.  Please come into my heart and bless me, my family and my friends.  In Jesus'  name,  Amen.

DAY 167

Heavenly Father,
    You have blessed me, Lord.  I am continuously amazed at all the blessings You bestow upon me.  Your gifts to me are astounding.  Thank You.  Thank You.  Thank You.   Amen

DAY 166

Father,
   I have sinned against heaven and before You.  I am not worthy to be called Your child because I have not carried out Your will.  But speak a word of comfort and my soul will be healed.  God, be merciful to me a sinner.   Amen

DAY 165

Graciously hear the prayers of Your people, we beseech You, O Lord, that we, who are justly punished for our sins, may be mercifully delivered for the glory of Your name.  Through the Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.

DAY 165

Dearest God,
   Yesterday was a horrible day.  And every time I thought it couldn't get worse it did.  Even after I went to bed the troubles didn't stop.  But You sent a neighbor to help me in my hour of need.  You sent a friend to console me.  Satan did not win yesterday.  And I thank You for all the love that was sent to me to enable me to survive.  May You bless those who came to my aid.  And may You continue to be my source of strength.  All glory, power and honor are Yours.  Amen

DAY 164

Forgiving God,
   You do not deal with us according to our sins,
   nor repay us according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
   so great is your steadfast love towards those who fear you;
   as far as the east is from the west,
   so far you remove our transgressions from us.  AMEN

DAY 163

Lord God Almighty,
   What a beautiful morning You have given me!  You are the ultimate artist, painting the sky with glory and majesty.  Thank You for this day and use me as an instrument of love to all I interact with today.   Amen

DAY 162

Lord, I thank you, even now, for your blessings in my life.  Help me to see past my circumstances, to what you will do with and through them.  Help me to trust you.  Use my adversity for your glory.


The Journey - Walking The Road To Bethlehem  by Adam Hamilton   page81

DAY 161

To You I lift up my soul.  In You, O my God, I trust.

DAY 160

Lord, help me to listen to your dreams for my life, and give me the boldness and courage to pursue them.  Speak Lord; your servant is listening.  Amen

The Journey   Walking The Road To Bethlehem  by Adam Hamilton on page 59

DAY 159

God,
   I cry out to you.  The tears are streaming down my face.  I have lost all hope and am in a massive pit of dispair.  I know my life is to do your bidding but I am ready to give up.  How many years must I continue to give up my hopes and my dreams and my life to be a loving care giver for a man with the mind of a 2 year old and the iron will of a 90 year old.? 
  Is two years enough?  Done that.  Is five years enough?  Done that!  Is eight years enough?  Done that!  When will it end?  Or will I be like my friend D****** who served a spouse for 20 years and died still serving?  D****** never got free.  Is that to be my fate also?
   I know I have to envision my husband as Jesus Christ.  Once I do that then serving him will be a joy and honor because I am truly serving Jesus.  But I have lost that vision, Lord.  Please help me!!  I beg you, Lord.  Help me!
   Amen

DAY 158

Lord, than you for the people through whom you have spoken to me.  Help me to pay attention and listen for your voice through those you send,  Speak, Lord; your servant is listening.  Amen

The Journey - Walking The Road To Bethlehem  by Adam Hamilton  page 35

DAY 157

Lord God,
   I join the angels hovering around You as You sit on Your throne.  I join the great chorus into singing  "Holy Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty.  The whole earth is filled with Your glory."

Isaiah 6:3

DAY 156

My trust is in the Lord and I will rejoice and be glad of Your kindness when You see my afflicition.  In You, O Lord, I take refuge.  In Your justice rescue me and deliver me.  I will love You all the days of my life.  Amen

DAY 155

Gracious God,
   Thank you for life.  Thank you for these challenges.  Thank you for giving me free will.  Thank you for the gift of discernment.  Thank you for opening my heart to Your love.  I want to be of service and I am asking for your guidance on the right path.  Amen

DAY 154

Our Father,
   Look down upon me and grant me blessings and protection.  Times are rough and the road is rocky, Lord.  Guide me through these perilous times.  Amen

DAY 153

I will lift up my eyes, that I may consider Your wonders, O Lord.  Teach me Your statutes.  Give me discernment that I may learn Your commands.  I beseech You, O Lord, grant me Your saving grave. Amen