Lord, I need You . . .
LORD, the realization of just how much I need YOU, and want YOU in my life, grows deeper and stronger every day.
The thoughts being shared here are loosely (often VERY loosely) based on the book by Sarah Young,
"Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence".
I have read this devotional day by day, more than once now.
But for some reason, this time is different.
Deep introspection into me, my life, and my faith.
As a Christian.
As a woman.
As Rick's widow.
As Momma, Mother-in-law, Grannee, and Great-Grannee.
A growing in insight and understanding about this life that I strive to live (especially when the struggle is very real) & the walking and talking with the LORD.
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence is the work of Sarah Young.
A daily devotional published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville TN, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.
(These thoughts are only loosely based on what is written in this book, therefore, no permission is required.)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible© (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright© 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission.
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Notes following Scripture quotations are my own words and work. ©Margaret McCoy, TX
LORD, the realization of just how much I need YOU, and want YOU in my life, grows deeper and stronger every day.
LORD, I wonder if it is this way for everyone, or more so for widows/widowers – or is this more just me being too much me?
LORD, Thank YOU for Loving me – more than I am.
LORD, Thank YOU for always being with me.
LORD, this is one of those days when my humanity needs to hear YOUR Voice singing over me.
LORD, YOU know that patience is not my strong suit.
LORD, it is so easy to worry about tomorrow.
LORD, the security of my Salvation in YOU is what keeps me going.
LORD, my circle of people seems to be getting smaller and smaller.
LORD, teach me – and help me – to seek YOUR Face with all my heart.
LORD, there are days when I feel strong and can make it.
LORD, as I get older in this life, and hopefully a bit better at dealing with troubles and issues – I find myself not screaming out in panic so often, or so loudly.
Worry is like a rocking chair.
LORD, YOU are teaching me with more wisdom, understanding, insight and clarity than I have ever known – It is no longer I who lives, but CHRIST Who lives in me, and the life I now live in the flesh I live by Faith in the SON of GOD, Who Loved me and gave Himself for me.
LORD, there is much in this life – seems even more as a widow, compared to what I have known through the years – that is wrapped in anxiousness.
LORD, I pray that I am on the right path.
LORD, the foes that surround me, the waves of adversity that roll over me, the enemy that attacks without mercy or care – it’s all more than I can handle! Psalm 131
LORD, I love when YOU speak to me.
LORD, whether I get up early, or later, it’s hard for me to not spend time with YOU as I drink the coffee.
LORD, it’s hard to be alone.
LORD, I love YOU!!!!!
LORD GOD, my need for YOU is my breath, my hope, my life.
LORD, I need YOUR Help.
LORD, it is so easy to feel weighted down by the trials and problems of this life – even more so it seems, as a widow alone.
LORD, YOU are with me.
LORD GOD, YOU are the Risen One.
LORD, it’s not always easy to thank YOU on these quiet and alone days.
Here i am GOD – just as i am.
LORD GOD, I miss my Sweetheart so much.
LORD, I find myself craving Peace – more and more, deeper and stronger.
LORD GOD, the thought of YOUR Presence with me brings me comfort and joy these days.
LORD, I crave YOUR Peace more and more as these days go on.
LORD, when I am afraid, I will trust in YOU. Psalm 56:3
LORD our GOD, please teach me how to seek YOUR Face – more and more.
GOD, YOU are above all things.
LORD, my heart is heavy.
LORD our GOD, please teach me how to seek YOUR Face.
Dear GOD, I bring YOU my weakness.
LORD our GOD, just to know that YOU are with me.
LORD, please – renew my mind.
Thank YOU GOD for knowing me – just as I am.
LORD, the struggle is real.
LORD, as I walk this life with YOU I find that my innermost circle has become tighter, smaller.
Lord our GOD, it is YOU that I seek.
GOD, I know that YOU are GOD of my life, GOD of all.
Here I am to worship YOU
GOD, there is more on my plate than I can handle today.
GOD, grant that YOUR Face will be shining upon me, upon us.