Prayers and Thoughts

for Reflection

Lenton Devotional

2008

March 16

Even one yesterday’s could not continue to stir and move in a man’s mind unless there were a future for those yesterdays to make.

Mary Ellen Chase

Whatever falls from God’s right hand is caught into his left.

Edwn Markham

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of them.  He is your keeper.  He has kept you hitherto.  Do you but hold fast to his dear hand, and he will lead you safely through all things, and, when you cannot stand, he will bear you in his arms.  Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow.  Our Father will either shield you from suffering, or he will give you the strength to bear it.

St. Francis De Sales

I am so made that worry and anxiety are sand in the machinery of life.  Faith is oil.

E. Stanley Jones

One day, today, is worth two tomorrows.

Author Unknown

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

Dear Lord, Thank you for the promise of Your word.  Help my time and effort be dedicated to making dreams come true. Help me to make each unfolding day beautiful.   May it not only bring out unique talents and skills in me, but in others so that they will be able to face every challenge that lies ahead. As You flow through me to minister to others, I know that You are flowing within me to heal my life too. Thank You for flooding the deep places of my life with Your electric love and for making each day a special one.  Amen.