Seeking - really seeking - is more than just reading a few verses from the Bible in the morning and trying to be a good person that day. Seeking requires me to sacrifice the things I feel compelled to chase so I can be available to notice God’s clear direction. Whatever we chase, like it or not, gains our full attention. Dear Lord, forgive me for all the times I’ve rushed by Your gifts and overlooked Your blessings. Today, I want to pause and really seek You with all I’ve got. I love You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Sometimes we need the salt of tears to remind us how to savor the sweetness of life.

Whatever has you afraid, angry, intimidated or frustrated tonight - take it to our all-powerful and all-capable God. He has the answer.

God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.

Find that courageous yes. Fight for that confident no.

When to give grace? I'd rather stand before God knowing I loved others too much rather than regretting that I judged too harshly.

As I make goals for this year... Jesus, let your thoughts become my thoughts and bend my will to Your will.