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I'm Sorry - Dear God: I have finally come to realize that cannot make myself sorry for the negative things I say and do.

My Child Is Hurting - Dear God: It's hard being a parent when I see my child experiencing something painful that I can't do anything about. My son is depressed and lonely. Help him take his medication.

Time For School - Dear God: School has started. Today I pray Your very special blessing on all educational institutions.

Sand Dollars and Snow - Dear God: Thank you for making our world so diverse. I live in the Midwest where it's cold, but two weeks ago I was in Florida and collected shells on a sunny beach.

Present Grief - Dear God: Right now I have several friends that are experiencing GRIEF. Some are grieving because of the loss of a loved one.

Open My Eyes - Dear God: My heart needs to be invaded by Your philosophy and Your way of thinking. Sometimes I get so focused on my environment I forget there's another perspective--a better way to view my world.

Something Beautiful - Dear God: The hummingbirds outside my office window are performing their regular sorties—an intricate flight pattern that circles my feeder.

Singing His Praise - Dear God: We heard a new praise song at church this week. Thank you Father for the continual flow of great new songs that blesses the Christian church.

When I'm Afraid - Dear God: When I can't sleep, the nights are long. Then the dark shadows heighten my fears. Evidently David experienced this.

No Bitterness - Dear God: Today I read a text in Heb. 12:15 that says, "See to it. . .that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble."

A Radical Idea - Dear God: The law of heaven calls for a radical way of living that turns human logic on its head. It's customary for us to love and value those who treat us well.

Please Forgive Me - Dear God: Today I want to uphold before you those who need to confess a sin: those who need to ask for forgiveness, those who need to apologize.

Breakdown - Dear God: Lord, it’s so frustrating when our machines don’t work. Some people can just wave a wrench and their washing machines gulp apologetically and fix themselves.

Radical Wine - Dear God: Help me drink in the radical "wine" of Jesus' words till I am drunk with his power and joy! Then, help me be a blessing to each one I meet.

The Good Ole Days - Dear God: When I was raising my kids, it was very different. They didn't sit and watch television all day. They didn't have iPods filled with trashy music and computers in their rooms. My children were respectful and dressed appropriately.

Loneliness - Dear God: There are so many lonely people in our world. Please fulfill your promise, "I'll never leave you nor forsake you." Help them to feel your nearness.

Still Alone - Dear God: Why am I still alone? I’ve been single for 14 years now—after a marriage of 29 years. I’m lonely.

Tempered Zeal - Dear God: Another election cycle is upon us, and all of us who are both Christians and MSNBC junkies have some soul-searching to do.

Searching People - Dear God: This world is full of "searching people." Some are searching for riches, happiness, acceptance, love, a job, and yes, even YOU! Today, I want to pray for all those who are searching.

Seeing Jesus - Dear God: 2000 years ago John the Baptist introduced the Lord Jesus with these words, "Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world."

Financial Crisis - Dear God: It is very apparent that our country's leaders in Washington need Your help; especially Your wisdom and guidance in this financial dilemma.

Watch Your Tongue - Dear God: I read Jesus' words. "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart and they defile a man." Please give me a compassionate heart so that my words will bless and encourage others.

Healthful Living - Dear God: Today,Your Word tells me that I was created in Your image. That I am a temple of God. That what I eat and drink should all be done for Your glory.

My Hands - Dear God: I want to thank you for my hands. I use them for thousands of tasks without thinking how blessed I am. Today my hands washed my body, brushed my teeth, and fed me.

Choose Joy - Dear God: In John 17:13, Jesus prayed that His joy would be fulfilled in us. Joy is one characteristic that should be evident in every Christian's life.

Real Fathers - Dear God: This week our families are honoring us. Make us worthy. It's a stressful role we fathers fill today. Walk with us so we may portray your love and character.

Little Things - Dear God: Character is determined by all the little things and experiences of life. Please help us to be more attentive to and concerned with the little things in life.

Deal or No Deal - If my life were on television and people could see how I grasp at things: a nicer car, more furniture, more clothes, etc.

For the Birds - Dear God: There's a bird feeder outside my living room window. I’m thrilled when the juncos, chickadees and cardinals visit. I love filling up the feeder for those visitors.

Love at Work - Dear God: The Bible tells us that we are truly your followers if we demonstrate love to one another. Please help me to be a better lover! It is easy to love those far away, but hard to love those we live and work next to.

Freedom From Guilt - Dear God: Today, I would like to pray for those who are tormented by guilt. Guilt usually means we've done something wrong.

I Am Blessed - Dear God: Thank you for the gift of your Son: My Savior, Jesus Christ. Your word tells me that you loved me so much that you gave Jesus to save me.

Time is Life - Dear God: Your word tells us there is a time for everything. So, time is precious. We measure life by time—although you created us to live forever. To a great extent, you control the length of our days. Please help us to use our allotment wisely.

Empty Nest - Dear God: Today we let her go. We moved Karli into her dorm room at Cal Poly, went out to dinner (which felt to me like the proverbial last supper), and then said goodbye.

Treasures On Earth - Dear God: Yesterday was a banner day. I put $500 down on my first home purchase. As great as that is, I vacillate between abject fear and unbridled joy.

Death but Hope - Dear God: You created Adam and Eve to live forever. It was not Your plan that they should experience death.

Graceful Lips - Dear God: I have not always spoken with graceful lips. Sometimes my words can be short, sharp and rude. I don't mean them to be. Please forgive me for speaking this way.

As Little Children - Dear God: I can hear my grandchildren wrestling in the living room and I'm not sure I've ever heard anything more delightful. The baby is just developing his belly laugh and my four-year-old loves making him laugh.

Sabbath Gift - Dear God: It’s such an awesome feeling to come up to the Sabbath and simply, stop. After working my tail off all week long, I almost don’t know how to quit achieving...

Intimacy With Jesus - Dear God: As this New Year continues to unfold and before I get caught up in the stresses and pressures of living, help me to determine in the next eleven months to get better acquainted with You.

Today's Race - Dear God: Today I read an exciting scripture, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Finding Your Plan - Dear God: I am eager to live my life for the purpose for which You created me. Today I read "live a life worthy of your calling."

Compliments - Dear God: It’s amazing how one word of praise can change a day! Heading out to the car after our small-group meeting last Thursday...

Contentment - Dear God: In this topsy-turvy world of greed and selfish ambition, teach me how to be content.

Worldliness - Dear God: In John 17 you prayed that "I would be sanctified and though living in the world, not be of the world and its evil." Thank you for praying for me, but I'll certainly need your presence...

Running the Race - Dear God: In Hebrews 12:1, I read about the importance of throwing off everything that hinders me in running the race marked out.

I'm Trusting In You - Dear God: In this New Year, please teach me that I can trust you no matter what. Since you are the only One who knows the future, I can rest in your care.

On the Road - Dear God: For the last two weeks I've been on the road on business, away from my immediate family. Sometimes it gets lonely. Thank you for being my constant companion.

Learning to Trust - Dear God: I want to trust you more completely. You have told me that when I trust in You with all my heart, You will make my paths straight.

Help Me Wonder - Dear God: Sometimes I am so busy with work that I forget how to be amazed! Nothing surprises me. Sunrises and sunsets are routine events that fail to inspire.

I Can't Skip It - Dear God: Sometimes I'm tempted to skip my time with You. Some days the calendar is so packed with things to do I'm tempted to just breath a prayer as I head out the door. The other day I was feeling this way...

Caring for Nature - Dear God: In Psalms 24 you remind us that "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein."

Trust In You - Dear God: I worry about the future. I guess I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.

Happy New Year - Dear God: It's a New Year! So we begin by asking You to come with us and be our Forever Companion. Knowing that You are walking with us will give us the...

Left or Right? - Dear God: It probably happens once a day. "Which foot does this go on?" asks 4-year-old Tommy as he holds up his shoes to me.

Devotional Life - Dear God: We are just days into the New Year. This year, Father, I want to know a deeper and more personal experience with You. I want to deliberately take more time talking with You and listening to You.

"Dejunk" My Life - Dear God: Please help me "dejunk" my life! I spend so much time picking things up, looking for lost items, sorting through junk mail, and trying to find room in my closet for new clothes.

Can't Stop Crying - Dear God: The other people in business class think I’m crazy, but I can’t stop crying. The flight attendant just brought me tissues.

New Year--New Heart - Dear God: This week I begin a new year. Thank You for 366 new days to live for You and others. In Psalm 65:11, I read "You crown the year with a bountiful harvest."

Treasures - Dear God: Your ultimate purpose for me, this earth and the universe is eternal salvation and being secure in Jesus Christ.

Holiday Stress - Dear God: The race is on! The holidays are upon us! This means stress! Feelings of being overwhelmed, over booked and deadlines to meet.

God's Amazing Gift - Dear God: Two thousand years ago, in the fullness of time, an epoch-making event took place: Your Son was sent to our earth to become a human being—Jesus Christ.

Freedom to Worship - Dear God: Thank you for a new day of life and liberty. In some parts of the world there are people who long for freedom to live and worship as they please. But they cannot because the civil authorities are...

Getting and Giving - Dear God: Forgive me for forgetting what Christmas is about. I live in an overly commercialized country where merchants promote Christmas as a shopping bonanza.

Patience Like Yours - Dear God: I am truly grateful for your patience. When I think of how many times I have acted or spoken in haste, and the many times I have knowingly disobeyed...

Thanksgiving - Dear God: This is the time of year that we think about earth's harvest, good food, and being with family. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year in the United States.

Blessed to Bless - Dear God: My life is blessed beyond measure. I certainly don't deserve the many good things that come my way, but I am grateful and want to show it by helping others.

Cancer Patients - Dear God: Today I want to pray for and uphold before You those who are receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

Auto Mechanics - Dear God: Today, I would like to pray for auto mechanics, those individuals who repair and keep our vehicles running—some tune engines, some repair damage, some detail, some paint so it looks like new.

Experiencing Loss - Dear God: I feel the burden to pray for those who have recently suffered loss: the loss of health, of a job, a relationship, a spouse, a child, a home, a parent.

Spiritual Growth - Dear God: Today I feel a need to walk closer to You. I have this emptiness that I want You to fill.

Sexual Purity - Dear God: Today, I want to present before You our children, young children and youth. They are surrounded with so many temptations. The evil one has made them a special target.

Married Love - Dear God: This week my prayer focuses on LOVE. Thank You for Your great love for each of us. By Your grace, let me be a more loving and lovable person.

Help the Needy - Dear God: Your word says, "He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord." Our community has so many poor, needy and homeless. These are your creatures, members of our society.

The Gift of Humility - Dear God: Sometimes I am torn between pride and humility. It's natural to want to succeed, to be first, to be somebody.

Those Who Are Sick - Dear God: Today I'm praying for those who are in constant pain or who are terminally ill. Life can be so unfair and cruel to these individuals.

Changing Seasons - Dear God: Right now the seasons are changing; the beautiful colors of the trees amaze me. I like some of life's changes, but resist others. You know what's best. Help me to let You change my life.

Christmas Spirit - Dear God: Your word tells us to "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever." This Christmas season I want to thank You for being so good to me.

I'm Growing Old - Dear God: You promise that in "old age" you will carry and deliver us. As old age creeps upon me Lord, I want to claim this promise in my life. Please increase my faith and trust to accept you at your word.

Back to School - Dear God: It's that time of year when our schools open and summer activities close. I want to ask your blessing on all school administrators.

Guest of Honor - Dear God: The Christmas season is a beautiful time of year. It is the Holiday season—by Your presence, make it also a Holy season.

Resurrection Hope - Dear God: Thank You for the Easter season that reaffirms our faith, trust and hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He gives us the hope to which we cling—"Because I live—you too shall live."

Spring Is Here - Dear God: It's springtime! Hallelujah! To see the brilliant colors of flowers, to smell their pungent fragrance, to observe the new display of life in Your creation is indeed inspiring.

Organ Donors - Dear God: Thank You for my marvelous body—as evidence of Your creative power. Today I pray for those in need of organ transplants.

Going to the Chapel - Dear God: It's June—wedding bells ring—two are made one as lives are united. Marriage is a controversial issue in our country.

My Space - Dear God: I can't even imagine the enormity. MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and videos.

Humble Me - Dear God: How insightful is Proverbs 29:23, "A person's pride will bring them low..." Pride is something we all struggle with—yes, even Christians.

Where's Spring? - Dear God: It's cold. In fact, it's freezing. The ground is frozen and I can see patches of snow left from last week's snowstorm. Patches remain where the sun doesn't penetrate.

I'm Lonely - Dear God: Do you ever notice how many of your children are lonely? Some of us are divorced, some widowed and others have never married. There's also a lot of loneliness within marriages.

Discouragement - Dear God: Be there for every person who is discouraged. For those who feel like giving up and calling it quits.

God's Guidance - Dear God: Sometimes I feel my life is like a great ship upon the ocean I look for land and there is none. I want to find the port, but I don't know the direction.

I'm Still "Mom" - Dear God: My mother lives a thousand miles away and I only get to see her once a year. Our time spent together is precious and I just returned from a visit. Shes 87 years old and, although in good health, there arent many years left for her on this earth.

Hush Up - Dear God: You said, "Be still." But You couldn't have meant me. Me be still? Remember You made me and You know I can't sit still. I've been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder.

The Church - Dear God: We often sing the hymn, "The Church has one Foundation, tis Jesus Christ her Lord."

American Idol - Dear God: It's a phenomenon that sweeps the television viewers every time the auditions for the television show, American Idol, are aired. Hundreds of thousands of people line up to try to find fame though becoming "The Next American Idol."

I Am Someone - Dear God: I'm a nobody! I feel like I do not amount to very much. It appears as though whatever I do is insignificant. Nothing of any count!

Exposing Your Grace - Dear God: It's a new day and I thank You for bringing me to it; for the benefits of rest and renewal. I just finished reading about when Jesus healed several people of their physical problems.

Musical Praise - Dear God: In Psalms I read, "Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing." Father, I want to thank You for the gift of music.

Time for Holiness - Dear God: We often sing the hymn "Take Time to be Holy." As relevant as those words are, I find it so difficult to take the time to be with you so that you can make me holy.

Satisfied in You - Dear God: Thank you for the story of the Samaritan woman. There was great prejudice between the Samaritans and the Jews, but Jesus didn't let that stop Him from reaching out to her and including her in His circle of love.

Time With You - Dear God: I read, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." Lord Jesus, I give you permission to deepen my hunger and thirst for more of you.

I Spy - Dear God: It was amazing. Tommy and I were watching our bird feeder and out of the corner of my eye I saw a large red-headed bird land on a nearby tree.

Send Your Brightness - Dear God: There are those who read this prayer whose day is dark and dreary and discouraging. Please, Lord of Light, send the brightness of your love into their lives just now.

When I'm Afraid - Dear God: Fear is such a powerful force in the world, and life in particular. Fear can paralyze. Fear can keep us from doing even the simplest of tasks.

Independence Day - Dear God: Your almighty hand did make and preserve our nation, the United States of America. Help us to truly understand what it is that we celebrate on the fourth of July!

Inaugural Prayer - Dear God: Give Your divine blessing to our newly-inaugurated President. Grant him Your Holy Spirit to supply divine wisdom in his momentous decisions and a Christ-like boldness in his living.

New Year's Praise - Dear God: As I prepare to step into a New Year, thank You for this wonderful year just past. Though the future will be filled with lots of unknowns...

Jesus Responds - Greetings My Children: Thank you for remembering My birth. I want you to know how much I appreciate the ministries you carry on in My name.

Let's Pray - Dear God: Thank You for the gift of prayer. Prayer is my effort of reaching out to You, because You have told me to "ask and I will receive" and You will appropriate...

Merry Christmas God - Dear God: The good news of salvation is the best news our world has ever heard! None of us deserves the grace you offer.

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