evening prayer.

this was kindly sent to me from tracy le.

Lord, You have always given
bread for the coming day;
and though I am poor,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always given
strength for the coming day;
and though I am weak,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always given
peace for the coming day;
and though of anxious heart,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always kept
me safe in trials;
and now, tried as I am,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always marked
the road for the coming day;
and though it may be hidden,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always lightened
this darkness of mine;
and though the night is here,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always spoken
when time was ripe;
and though you be silent now,
today I believe.

Abba's character.

i started making a list of characteristics in of Abba in the back of my Bible in late November of last year. these characteristics of the Lord are traits that i have visibly seen in the course of almost a year. it has brought great comfort and confidence in times when i have needed them. i will continue to add the many traits as time progresses...


but for today, here they are:


He is Good.
He is my Teacher.
He is the love that is around me, the love that supports me, and the embodiment of love.
He is Gracious.
He is Real.
He is my Redeemer.
He is my Restorer.
He is my Advocate.
He is Just.
He is Wise.
He is my Provider.
He is Merciful.
He is my Abba Father.
He is my Promise-Keeper.
He is my Healer.
He is Trustworthy.
He is my Savior.
He is my Freedom-giver/freedom-bringer.
He is Patient.
He is Jealous for me.
He is my Friend.
He is my Counselor.
He Transforms me.
HE IS MY HOPE.
He is my Peace.


"declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." -1 Peter 2:9

belief.

"I believe in the sun, even when its not shining.
I believe in love, even when I do not feel it.
I believe in God, even when He is silent."

-found on the wall of a concentration camp.