An "IRRITATION" ? ? ?

Before you complain to God in prayer, thank Him for one thing that first comes to mind. 

As soon as you verbalize those words out loud — or quietly — then mention one more thing your brain remembers.  Give a smile to your Father in Heaven.

Now — just one more thing — say the third blessing of God you recall.

O K ?   D o n e   t h a t ?

Now go ahead and say what’s bothering you.

Your amazing brain will soon announce some details and then you might think of some acceptable ways to deal with that irritation.

No need to pout or cry, maybe just exhale with a thoughtful look.  God knows, He hears you, He loves you, and He provides a way through the muddle in your mind.

So, just before your smiling AMEN, you remember to send this request, “Help him (or them).  Thank You, Lord.”

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by Elaine Hardt ˙2020

       

Approach Each Day With CONFIDENCE

No need to fuss or worry; 
    no need to pout with fear !  
You've accepted Jesus as Savior,
    so your confidence is here.

He demonstrates His love for YOU,
    and you're glad to read His word !
"Every day is different"  --
    the best news you've ever heard.

Yes, for you there's more to learn;
    right now, talk to Him today.
Some day you'll meet Him in Heaven !
    "Thank You, Lord !" is what you'll say ! 
                          : ) 
by Elaine Hardt ©2020

Pray? Me? Why?

Oh say, can you pray

by the dawn’s early light ?

Will you talk to the Lord above

as you remember His love ?

He listens to you

and knows what you do,

so own up to your struggles;

He can bring you through.

Pray for the others you know,

no doubt they need Him, so

be thankful for such joy

He brings man, woman, girl and boy.

So, join in with other 

believers who pray;

Celebrate the love of God, 

That’s so important today.

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by Elaine Hardt ©2020

Oh, Father in Heaven, forgive me for . . .

           Can you add to this list?  Do you remember seeing any examples of these attitudes?
A    absent-minded 
B    bitter        blaming
C    careless          childish        criticizing
D    demanding
E    envying
F    forgetting
G    gossiping
H    hateful
I     irritable        ignorantly        ignoring
J
K
L    lied
M   mistaken        made fun of
N    neglecting
O    offended
P
Q
R    reluctant           resentment         repeatedly        reckless
S    stupid            showing-off        shocking          selfish
T    telling a lie        threw it away
U    unforgiving      upset attitude
V
W    worried so much
X
Y    yelled at someone
Z

 by Elaine Hardt ©2020