2016 December- February

*Dec.6. Tue; Constant Kindness;

  Forgive me, Lord, when I bring anger into a situation. Soften my heart and help me use my words to encourage others.

*Dec. 10. Sat.; Wounds from a Friend;

 A friend is one who can tell you the truth in love.

*Jan. 8. Sun; Put Down Your Burdens;

I'm tired, Lord. I bring You my burdens today. Please keep them and carry them for me.

*Jan 13. Fri; Remember When;

When we have lived through a difficult circumstance and discovered that God was faithful, keeping that in mind helps greatly the nest time life's waters turn rough. Wemay not know how God will get us through our circumstances, but His kindness to us in the past helps us turst that He will.

*Jan. 16. Mon; The Valley of Blessing;

God is the master of turning burdens into blessings.

*Feb.  1. Wed; Always In His Care;

We are never out of God's sight and His loving care.

*Feb. 7. Tue.;does It Spark Joy?;

A focus on the Lord is the beginning of joy.

*Feb. 10. Fri.; Leaning on Jesus;

Dear Lord Jesus, help me to lean on You today and to trust You as my source of strength and hope. I cast all my cares on You and praise You because You are faithful.

Jesus alone gives the rest we need.

*Feb.16. Thurs.; The Junkyard Genius;

Jesus is still the greatest :junkyard genius: in our world. We are all damaged by sin, but He takes our broken lives and shapes us into His new creations.

Lord, I thank You today for Your amazing grace!