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. 

All rights reserved.


Notes following Scripture quotations are my own words and work. ©Margaret McCoy, TX

Being older now

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.

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Teacher

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.

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It's too much

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.

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Too much for me

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

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For today

LORD, whether I get up early, or later, it’s hard for me to not spend time with YOU as I drink the coffee.

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There are days

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.

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