when i had a free moment to myself, yesterday, i began to open up
and tell Abba what changes i'd like to see in my life.
it was time to look in the mirror...that is, the Mirror that comes from
our Counselor and precious Holy Spirit.
i want to be a better mother, daughter, sister and friend.
to encourage people more than last year.
to love more fully and completely than last year.
to keep my eyes on Jesus and not on my circumstances.
to trust You, Abba, more.
to remember that You are in the details.
Your beauty, glory, mercy and grace are always available to me.
help me to remember i'm not alone.
not now ~ not ever.
to "esteem others better than myself."
to speak less and listen more.
to avoid evil and any appearance of it.
to cling to Hope..."hoping against all hope"
to hold fast to Your promises,
to believe like noah, though surrounded by ridicule and disbelief.
help me to surrender like jonah...knowing You are stronger, faster, smarter, omniescient, omnipotent,
and cannot be mocked or outrun!
help me remember that no human being is a challenge to You, Father...not one of us.
remind me that nothing is impossible with You and i can depend on every Word You speak.
help me to be merciful more and more.
very quick to forgive,
and just as quick to be accountable for all i have done.
keep me honest, Abba.
and most of all ~
help me to reflect Your Son and His great Love to the world around me. . .
i love You, Abba Daddy,
Your laineyrose.
