Prayers and Thoughts

for Reflection

Lenton Devotional

2008

February 17

O Lord, thou givest us everything, at the price of an effort.

Leonardo Da Vinci

With all the infinite possibilities of spiritual life before you, do not settle down on a little patch of dusty ground at the mountain’s foot in restful content.  Be not content until you reach the mountain’s summit.

J. R Miller

To reach the port of heaven we must sail, sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it  -- but we must sail, not drift or lie at anchor.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

When I called, o Lord, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.

Psalm 138:3

Dear Lord, Thank you for the promise of Your word.  Help me to follow my dreams, taking time every step of the way to see the splendor, to taste all the joys, that You freely give each day. Teach me to trust as I place my future in your hands. Where you lead me, may I always follow. Show me how to pray, to reach out in faith. When I become weary, let me persevere turning to You. You are my strength and my protector. Whatever my circumstances, let me look to You for my strength and salvation. Amen.