tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33358242011-11-27T07:28:36.932-05:00Take a look within this blog to see some personal, albeit one-sided, communication between me and God.Danielnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-85257197822962166222011-02-15T16:27:00.002-05:002011-02-15T16:46:05.880-05:00

Dear God,I've had my spirit crushed, and it really hurts. Someone I love and care about deeply said something very hurtful to me in anger.We were upset at each other. It started off over something petty, but something that has been bothering me for some time. I saw an opportunity to express my frustration that an expectation I have has not been met. I feel respected when this is ordinarily taken

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Dear Heavenly Father,This morning you welcomed home a brother in Christ. We all knew this day would eventually come, and it is indeed a bittersweet moment. We're glad he gets to live with you, but we miss him not being here.I pray for those left behind that you would wrap your everlasting arms around them and provide them with comfort, for you are the God of all comfort.I know there are

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-78857862608468456042008-01-22T06:04:00.000-05:002008-01-22T06:16:28.511-05:00

Dear Lord,I come before you with anxiety in my heart. I know you know all things and that you rule over nature. You are the Sovereign Lord.I am concerned about our personal financial situation. We don't have enough money to pay and get current on our bills. We get phone calls regularly from creditors, and we've come to dread the phone ringing.We have a car that is very old and shows its age.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-33568496691307263372007-08-09T06:00:00.000-04:002007-08-09T06:08:13.547-04:00

Dear God,Thank you so much for giving me my wife. I have been so blessed during our marriage, and I truly love her.I pray for her. You know that she feels cold toward you; she's admitted it herself. She knows that what she feels isn't right, yet she feels stuck in her heart. She is reluctant to change, to give her heart to you. It's as though her heart has become a heart of stone. You know

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-88325515990036867202007-08-05T07:41:00.000-04:002007-08-05T07:48:23.495-04:00

Dear God,Thank you for the rain outside. I know we really need it.I am having a lot of trouble relating effectively to my 10-year old daughter. It's no longer the "obey the first time" talks I used to have with her when she was much younger, and I keep wondering why we're arguing so much.I'm grateful to my wife for being around because she has an objective point of view on things. I realize

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-76679684037070885882007-05-18T06:12:00.000-04:002007-05-18T06:25:51.373-04:00

Dear God,Good morning. I know that you know all about what's going on inside me, and yet it helps so much for me to pray to you. It's like the exercise of getting it all out is therapeutic.This morning we leave for a week-long vacation. We'll be driving almost 1000 miles away from home to be with family we haven't seen in several years. We've made that long of a trip before, yet I'm finding

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-40716141745822904162006-12-27T19:57:00.000-05:002006-12-27T20:06:58.039-05:00

Dear Lord God,I want to thank you for providing for all of our needs. I appreciate so much that we have food, shelter, and clothing.Thank you so much for my wife Jennie and my daughter Keisha. I love them so much, and I'm so grateful to be a husband and a father.I confess to you my impatience and frustration. I confess my feelings of anxiety about the future. I lift these feelings up to you,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-72349202404698369442006-12-21T16:26:00.000-05:002006-12-21T16:32:08.768-05:00

Dear God,This season has been very good for all of us. I know that we think about the meaning of Jesus' birth throughout the entire year, but this time of year, it is really emphasized.You have blessed us so much! Last night we received ten bags of groceries from members of our family group, which we weren't expecting. I know that you will bless them by their blessing us.Please continue to

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1159157374741306202006-09-25T00:06:00.000-04:002006-09-25T00:09:34.753-04:00

Heavenly Father, Thank you for the ability we have to come before your presence this evening. You have undoubtedly blessed us beyond what we've ever really asked for. You provide for us so well.I know that you have already blessed me with my employment and that I just need to go get it. Please help me to be a faithful man of God to go and get it.I know it's not your will for me to worry or be

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1159093489313874772006-09-24T06:17:00.000-04:002006-09-24T06:24:49.326-04:00

Dear God,We are in trouble. Not more than you can handle, and I guess not more than we can handle, too, either.With the loss of my job and income, our personal finances have become extremely tight. And I remembered just a few minutes ago about major debt that we have to pay within the next month.I don't know what we're going to do. This creditor can come in and garnish wages, but would they do

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1156934797219812812006-08-30T06:40:00.000-04:002006-08-30T06:46:37.230-04:00

Dear God,What an incredible journey I'm on! I am amazed, as I look back on my life thus far, at all the places and stages we've been through. I thank you so much for carrying me through the difficult times, and for all your blessings, grace and mercy to me.I am at a turning point. I want to be strong and courageous, yet there is fear of what is uncertain in the future. Circumstances around me

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1153455271404059762006-07-21T00:12:00.000-04:002006-07-21T00:14:31.406-04:00

Lord God,Today I found out that a sister in Christ passed away yesterday evening all of a sudden. I guess you needed her more than we do.It's definitely a bittersweet time for us. We miss her but we know she's at home with you.Thank you for enriching my life by letting me be able to know her.Your son,Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1153455109618539202006-07-20T23:57:00.000-04:002006-07-21T00:11:49.683-04:00

Dear God,I was just thinking about sin in my life. I know you know everything already. I can't hide anything from you. I'm amazed that your love is unconditional, and I'm glad you're like that.I have no defense for the sin in my life. Some sin I've willingly gone after, only to feel the cheapness of it later on. Other sin is more engrained in my character, and it's much harder to deal with.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1147969572904092642006-05-18T12:20:00.000-04:002006-05-18T12:26:12.963-04:00

Dear Lord,I know that you've made me to be a man. You have given me qualities to be strong, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.We're facing a lot of stress right now. All three of us have health issues, and we've got financial mess.Please give me peace in my heart and the self-esteem and confidence to lead my family. It seems like so much.I think about our daughter. Not only is the

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1140353509253321912006-02-19T07:48:00.000-05:002006-02-19T07:51:49.263-05:00

Good morning, God!How beautiful and new is the day you have made! I praise you because you are in total control of the weather.Whereas we'd want it to be mild outside, you in your wisdom have chosen it to be 6 degrees F. You have set the sun and clouds and stars in the sky.We are in awe of your majesty. The heavens above, the stars we see on a clear night, are just one small aspect of your

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1137499069532829522006-01-17T06:49:00.000-05:002006-01-17T06:57:49.546-05:00

Against you, God, I have sinned. Once again, I have treated your grace and mercy to me with contempt, and have willingly dove into the pools of sin. All this for some temporary gratification. Yet I feel empty and guilty.My mind isn't clear. I don't have a pure heart and mind. I've been unfaithful to you and to my wife by my lust. I've gone after pornography to please myself. I've even

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1135864894116601512005-12-29T09:01:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:01:34.153-05:00

Good morning, God. I just want to send a quick prayer up for someone I don't know that well but who has been an acquaintance for some time. He just found out that his wife has been laid off, and they don't have any insurance to pay for medicine he needs. I remember not that long ago when we were in similar circumstances. I know that you have plans for everyone, and our understanding of how

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1133787274576020512005-12-05T07:40:00.000-05:002005-12-05T07:54:36.390-05:00

Dear God,Good morning!Thank you for the new day. I praise you because you make all things new. You never sleep, and you are alway working, demonstrating your greatness and love to us.The bitterness of the weather contrasts with the hazy, hot, humid days of summer. You cause the seasons to occur. Every morning there is the sun, and every evening darkness falls.You are so reliable. And I know

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1133100683685101002005-11-27T08:57:00.000-05:002005-11-27T09:11:23.730-05:00

Dear God,Good morning! I praise you because you control the weather, you never have to sleep. You have blessed me with so much - I'm not even aware of everything you're doing on my behalf. How great is your wisdom - unfathomable! I'm amazed to see how you've worked things out in my life, and it's so awesome to know that you're going to keep on doing that.I praise you for love. It is so

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1132123463113670822005-11-16T01:38:00.000-05:002005-11-16T01:44:23.126-05:00

God,I did it. Again. I dove into the waters of sin and swam and got all wet. I did it for some temporary feeling of happiness; not like what I can get from you. It wasn't even that satisfying to get into the sin. And I also had several reminders that I shouldn't go after it, but in the coldness and hardness of my heart, I ignored them.What can I say? I don't have any excuse. I have treated

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1131443387968879592005-11-08T04:42:00.000-05:002005-11-08T04:49:47.980-05:00

Dear God,Good morning. I want to praise you for never getting tired - you are always awake, and you watch over me as I sleep. I also praise you because of your knowledge - it is so vast. You are the source of everything that is good and perfect.You have stooped down from on high to save me. You have shown your mercy and poured out your grace on me time and again. I know that I am nothing

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1125577645402349952005-09-01T08:19:00.000-04:002005-09-01T08:27:25.406-04:00

O Great and Awesome GodYou know your plans you have for all of usAnd nothing is hidden from your sightGod, so many people are suffering because of the events of the recent hurricaneI cannot relate with the level of despair many of these people must be havingI ask, dear Lord, that you provide comfort - as only you can -And relief from this situationI know that especially in times like this your

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1122144285597780712005-07-23T14:38:00.000-04:002005-07-23T14:44:45.606-04:00

Dear God,Thank you for your wonderful word, which exposes our hearts. Thanks for the words that call us to control our tongues.Today we've read about how everything we say and do comes out of our hearts. If it's good, then it comes from the good in our hearts. If it's evil, then it comes from the evil in our hearts.Even though it's a small part of our body, it can cause great damage. That's

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1121394464973050322005-07-14T22:23:00.000-04:002005-07-14T22:27:44.980-04:00

Dear God,I pray right now for unity between my wife and me over how we manage our finances. Please help her to sort things out in her heart, and, if I need to change anything, help me to change, too.I know that the enemy would love nothing more than to drive a wedge between us, and I do not want him to get a foothold.Lord, you know all things. Please help us to remedy this situation so that we

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Dear God,I am stuck in a particular sin. I willingly go back to it. I'm selfish as I engage in it, and I really don't feel that repentant about it. My heart feels hardened by it, and I know that what I'm doing is wrong.After I engage in this sin, I try to hide that I've done it. I've done a pretty good job of it, too.Yet I realize that this sin can destroy me. What I get from doing it is

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1116864669537796762005-05-23T12:03:00.000-04:002005-05-23T12:11:09.546-04:00

O Great and Awesome God,I beg you at this time to bring comfort to my coworker, Dana. We just found out that her father, with whom she'd not been getting along, used a gun and killed himself at his job.She was rushed home by another coworker. I don't even know what to say to comfort someone at this time. The rest of my coworkers are shocked and dumbfounded.What hurts even more is that the last

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1113680764573314932005-04-16T15:45:00.000-04:002005-04-16T15:46:04.576-04:00

Dear God,I've heard of teenagers who have decided to have abortions, yet I am so grateful that my Mom and Dad decided to let me be born. I know that my wife and daughter are, too! As are so many others, too numerous to count.I am struck by how many lives one person can touch. It's truly amazing and inspiring, almost to much to take in.Before I was born, you knitted me together inside my Mom.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1112832990289010292005-04-06T20:05:00.000-04:002005-04-06T20:16:30.290-04:00

Dear God,I am sorry for how I've been behaving. I haven't really been filled with love, and I've come across as harsh toward the rest of my family.I haven't really been filled with YOUR love, heavenly father. I guess I've been allowing myself to starve spiritually, and it shows.I feel frustrated in trying to communicate with Keisha. Right now she only has the one hearing aid, and when we're in

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1110392034190374772005-03-09T13:04:00.000-05:002005-03-09T13:13:54.193-05:00

Dear Lord,I'm tempted to feel anxious about moving, job search - everything related to relocating to Cincinnati. Honestly, we are not even sure whether this is your will or not. There are reasons why it would be a good idea to move to Cincinnati, yet I see reasons why it would be good to stay in the Dayton area.All the uncertainty has created anxiety and stress in our family. For one thing,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1104359248673690392004-12-29T17:25:00.000-05:002004-12-29T17:27:28.673-05:00

Dear Lord, As we make plans to move back to Cincinnati, a bunch of anxiety spouts from within me. This anxiety feels paralyzing at times. I worry about everything coming together, but most specifically, and, as usual, about our financial needs. Please help me to do whatever I can and please bless us. Most importantly, help me to be surrendered and faithful so that I can have peace. Love,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1104359051260503562004-12-29T17:13:00.000-05:002004-12-29T17:24:11.260-05:00

Dear God, As I come to you in prayer, I'm reminded of my faults. I have been a poor example of discipleship this year. I'm tempted right now to think a boatload of bad thoughts about myself. The enemy wants so badly to have his way with me. I resist him in the name of your Son Jesus. Lord, I don't remember asking for life to be so hard. It seems like we're always going through some

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1103149554551881932004-12-15T17:21:00.000-05:002004-12-15T17:25:54.550-05:00

Dear God, This is the time of year around the world when we remember the birth of your son, Jesus. I recognize, however, that we can remember his birth throughout the entire year. I used to get down around this time before the true meaning of this holiday hit home: if Jesus had not been born, then he would not have been able to die for my sins, enabling me to have a relationship with you. I

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1099056250820963342004-10-29T09:21:00.000-04:002004-10-29T09:24:10.820-04:00

Dear God, Awesome Father, thank you so much for never giving up on me. I know that my faithfulness has not been anywhere near as constant as yours to me. I have been in sin and refused to open up about it. Help me to change, to see the futility of cherishing it. I also want to thank you so much for the woman you gave me. Today is the anniversary of when she was born. I think of so many

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1093127592672487252004-08-21T18:29:00.000-04:002004-08-21T18:33:12.673-04:00

Dear God, I feel like I'm in a spiritual drought. I'm not that interested in praying to you. I've committed so much sin and so much more that I should be doing, I'm not. I want to return. I want to change. I want you to will me to act according to your good purpose. Thank you for hearing my prayer. In Jesus, your son's name, I pray...Amen

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Dear God, I come to you with a heavy heart. I am aware that you are intimately aware of everything that goes on in my life. You know my feelings, thoughts, actions, motivations. I am sorry that I have not done better with what you've given me. I have been selfish and prideful with your blessings. I have created more trouble for myself and those I love because of it. Being is sin is

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1088918802347571442004-07-04T01:19:00.000-04:002004-07-04T01:26:42.346-04:00

God, I did it. I sinned against you again. I deliberately went against what I know is right and dove in and played with fire. For what? A temporary pleasure. This doesn't do me any good. I know in my mind that I just spat upon the cross and forsook you all over again. Part of me doesn't see why I should hate this particular sin over another. It's not as though you make any distinction.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1087343896268217872004-06-15T19:56:00.000-04:002004-06-15T19:58:16.266-04:00

Dear God, Thank you so much for all your blessings! I praise you because you are constantly at work in my life. You take care of me in ways that I'm not even aware of. I'm grateful that you have changed me from within. Thank you for helping me to see my life from a different perspective. You are wonderful. Love, your son, Danny

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Hear my cry, O Lord God Almighty I know you see my tears No one can save like you, O Lord who's been faithful through all these years I hate the pain I feel The hurt within my heart I long to be renewed again To be handed a brand-new start When word fail me You know full well My needs before you Without my having to tell Hear my cry, O God of mercy Change me, change my life Rescue me From all

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1079046185440247402004-03-11T18:03:00.000-05:002004-03-11T18:05:22.966-05:00

Dear God, I really want our circumstances to change. I've been learning so much about how I behave, along with becoming more disciplined in our finances. I have felt that my life is like a whirlwind, out of control. But I know that you have the power to help me keep it under control. I've not been devoted to you. I've actually tried to ignore you throughout the day. I don't like my

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Dear God, I know you have a plan. Please give me wisdom, and help me to be humble and ask for help. I really want to be at peace, free from anxiety, taking care of myself and my family much better. I pray to become more hungry for your word. It just seems like words in a book right now. I'm discouraged and I want to be renewed. Help us, O God! Your son, Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1075414404467035092004-01-29T17:13:00.000-05:002004-01-29T17:14:59.716-05:00

Heavenly Father, All things are created by and for you. I love you, and I want to grow in my trust in you. I know that you have a vision for my life; please help me to get it. Thank you for your patience, your loving-kindness. I want to change to make my life pleasing to you. Thank you for all the relationships I have. You are an awesome God! Love, your son, Danny

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Dear God, You are so good to us. I thank you for your unconditional love, your constant passion for me. Love, your son, Danny

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Happy New Year!

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Dear God, I feel so disgusting right now. I've been in so much sin, and I feel that my heart and mind have been poisoned by it. I could sense it in my thoughts this evening. Lord, I want to understand your forgiveness. I see my need for it. I see how I've disrespected you, and I want to change. Lord, please help me to change. Help me not to go after temporary things like I have. Help me

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1071543369341728272003-12-15T21:56:00.000-05:002003-12-15T21:57:00.466-05:00

Dear God, I don't feel happy right now. I feel down at the circumstances I'm in. I have so much to be grateful for, and yet I cannot help but feel some grief over how much we've lost. I don't have the right heart about the holidays right now, and I feel depressed. Part of me just wants to hide from life for the next few weeks until everything is over. Yet I know that is not the spiritual

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1071216610289418302003-12-12T03:10:00.000-05:002003-12-12T03:10:57.483-05:00

Dear God, You know how my heart was tonight at work. I was seriously tempted with impurity, lust, and adultery in my heart. I am so grateful for your scriptures and the presence of other people. I am sorry for the continued feelings in my heart, and I want to be made clean again. Thank you for your forgiveness. I pray to have a clear mind as I work, and I want to live the life you would

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-107023433954706512003-11-30T18:18:00.000-05:002003-11-30T18:19:35.496-05:00

Dear God, I love you and thank you for the forgiveness and grace you have given me. I sin every day, and I am weak when it comes to specific temptations. With your help I am becoming stronger. I thank you, Holy Spirit, for strengthening me throughout my days. Thanks for your word, dear God. I see my need for it every day. Thanks also that I get to pray to you in venues such as this one, as

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1069894657937510992003-11-26T19:57:00.000-05:002003-11-26T19:58:09.403-05:00

Dear God, I need to pray to you right now. I feel a whole lot of anxiety welling up inside me. My wife and I are not communicating about important stuff like finances. I am scheduled to work this Sunday, and so is Jennie. No one will be around to watch Keisha. Also, it's the only day I'm scheduled to work this week. I don't like that I was scheduled to work on the same day as church; I

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1069373923048564422003-11-20T19:18:00.000-05:002003-11-20T19:19:09.090-05:00

Dear Awesome God, I praise you for all of your promises, and I want to trust you. Please forgive me for all the instances that I do not trust in you. I want to change. Lord Jesus, I pray for my wife Jennie. Her heart is not one that is really set on seeking you right now. I see how far she has turned away from you in her heart. Please help me to be what I need to be for her, and please cut

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1069098186109129312003-11-17T14:43:00.000-05:002003-11-17T14:43:28.796-05:00

Dear Lord, 12 years ago today, the blood of your Son Jesus washed away my sins. Thanks!

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1067608420026788582003-10-31T08:53:00.000-05:002003-10-31T08:53:39.300-05:00

Dear God, I've been having such a hard time connecting with you. I haven't prayed to you, poured out my heart to you, really surrendered myself to you in such a long time. Even now, writing this letter, I feel tempted to hold back because I know that other people may read it. I'm tempted to edit what I write or write something just because I know that others are reading it. Lord, I have been

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1066550352565469712003-10-19T03:59:00.000-04:002003-10-19T03:59:11.863-04:00

Dear Heavenly Father, It is so great to be able to pray to you. I thank you, Jesus, because if it weren't for what you did, I wouldn't be able to have this relationship. As I left work this evening, I was once again awed by the moon and the stars you prominently displayed. These are just a small reflection of your glory. I'm cut to the heart as I reflect on how I behaved this evening. I got

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1066168838206664662003-10-14T18:00:00.000-04:002003-10-14T18:00:38.360-04:00

Dear God, I have to thank you so much for all the ways you're showing your glory in my life. Just a few examples: my wife, my daughter, my home, my job, my transportation, my health, my friends. I am so grateful that I get to see the beauty of your creation; the autumn leaves are so wonderful! I am grateful to you for the means to pray to you whenever I feel like it. I am grateful, Jesus,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1064568480189538322003-09-26T05:28:00.000-04:002003-09-26T05:27:59.930-04:00

Dear God, I'm blowing it. I should have gone to bed right when I came home from work at 2:30 AM, but, instead, I got on the computer, and I've been on it for over two hours. Now, Jennie is getting up and ready for work, and I'll only get a little bit of sleep. Out of my anxiety and stress, I've just been picking heavily at my scabs to make them bleed. I've done pretty good all day, except

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1063911890827272072003-09-18T15:04:00.000-04:002003-09-18T15:04:50.890-04:00

Dear God, Hi. As I mentioned earlier today and last night, I'm feeling a little bit anxious about the changes going on. On one hand, I don't want to do anything because it all seems so complex. On the other hand, I realize that it's going to happen whether I'm a part of it or not. I had better be a part of it, because I know that there is no way that my wife can handle the relocation

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1063505204765016012003-09-13T22:17:00.000-04:002003-09-13T22:17:57.836-04:00

Dear Heavenly Father, I've blown it today by not setting myself up to be victorious. I neglected getting my prescription filled yesterday, and I picked at my scabs a lot today. I've been this way because I wanted the "rush" that I get from the pain felt, and seeing the blood. I'm grateful for the medicine because I can see that it's helping me when I take it. Lord, I'm also feeling a little

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1062738156735071512003-09-05T01:02:00.000-04:002003-09-05T01:02:36.660-04:00

Dear God, Thanks for giving me the opportunity to pray to you whenever and wherever. I am grateful that you are close to me and that I get to pray to you. I praise you for bringing me along this rollercoaster ride, which is my walk with you. It certainly is an adventure. Lord, I know that you command us to have a spirit of adventure: Jesus called Peter out of the boat, for example. Also,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1061300692923392302003-08-19T09:44:00.000-04:002003-08-19T09:44:52.953-04:00

Good morning, Heavenly Father. I just want to thank you for blessing my life in so many ways. I'm encouraged by the things you've been doing behind the scenes for me, and I'm in awe of your love and the ways you've shown it. Let me love you more and more each day, and I pray to share the joy you've given me with others. Love, your son, Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1059582842891727562003-07-30T12:34:00.000-04:002003-07-30T12:34:02.866-04:00

Dear Heavenly Father, I want to praise you for your greatness and perfection. I realized last night how strong perfectionism is in my life. That and the desire to be in control of circumstances I'm not supposed to be in control of. Both of these come from pride, my wanting to be you, God. I struggle with wanting to live by MY standard instead of just accepting that your standard is all I

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1059423268898872082003-07-28T16:14:00.000-04:002003-07-28T16:14:28.916-04:00

Dear God, I feel so upset right now. Frustrated, really. I've been doing what I'm supposed to do in looking for a job. I attended classes, completed the exams, and I'm applying to places. Nothing is happening. Even places that are supposedly hiring are not contacting me. I'm becoming so adept at filling out applications that I almost have all the required information memorized. Lord, this

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1059046636545414772003-07-24T07:37:00.000-04:002003-07-24T07:37:16.683-04:00

Dear God, I have to thank you for what I'm learning. Through the events of the past week, I realize how easily I can take life for granted. Being at the visitation this past Tuesday helped me to appreciate every waking moment of my life and my relationships. Thank you so much for my wife, daughter, and mom, with whom I'm able to share my home. Lord Jesus, you know everything with which I

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1058716714580624172003-07-20T11:58:00.000-04:002003-07-20T11:58:34.600-04:00

Heavenly Father, You are the perfect parent. You are the model for how I, as Keisha's father, should be. I recognize and confess to you that I have not done my job adequately. I want to be a better Dad to her, especially as she enters this new stage of her life. I want to better shepherd her heart. Help me to see the why behind her behavior and to proactively teach her biblical principles,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1058627119882765812003-07-19T11:05:00.000-04:002003-07-19T11:05:19.903-04:00

Dear God, I am so grateful for the wonderful gift you gave us 6 years ago: our lovely daughter Keisha Renee. We had no idea what we were getting into, and I can see how you have filled up our lives with so much blessing through her. Thank you, God, for entrusting her to Jennie and I. I pray that we would be godly parents and effectively shepherd her hear so that, as she grows up, she will be

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1058205305562424522003-07-14T13:55:00.000-04:002003-07-14T13:55:05.450-04:00

1 Year Bible Reading PlanThere are 1189 chapters in the Bible. If you want to read the entire Bible in one year (365 days), you need to read 3.25 chapters per day. If you read four chapters per day, it will take you 297 days (10 months) to read the entire Bible.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1058100568892052542003-07-13T08:49:00.000-04:002003-07-13T08:49:28.950-04:00

Good morning, Father! Thank you for this brand-new day. I'm still working on driving the cobwebs out of my mind. I am so grateful for my relationship with you. I look all around me and see blessing after blessing. I see you leading me through all my trials. I see your discipline. I see your grace and mercy overflowing in my life. I am so grateful for all your gifts, and I pray to become

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1057663650628668022003-07-08T07:27:00.000-04:002005-04-20T16:27:59.826-04:00

God,I'm feeling down right now. I know that I'm going to be talking about myself a lot in this letter, but I feel like I have to get this out.I'm so tempted to be cynical about life. My circumstances suck. No job, no money, no concrete idea of what's going on in the future. People in government are so full of themselves and their own interests, power. I'm tempted to be filled with hate

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1057596235387590102003-07-07T12:43:00.000-04:002003-07-07T12:43:55.286-04:00

Lord, You know the darkness of my heart. I have sinned against you through my actions last night. Knowingly, I continued in it. Lord, I pray for you to heal me of these evil desires and renew my heart that I may serve you more wholeheartedly. Thank you so much for your grace and forgiveness to me. I am sorry for taking it for granted and for treating your sacrifice, Jesus, with disdain.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1057466352704674122003-07-06T00:39:00.000-04:002003-07-06T00:39:12.676-04:00

God, Good morning. In a few hours we'll be waking up to get ready for church. I enjoy so much the music I'm listening to. It reminds me of our relationship: the closeness, the love you have for me, my desire for you, your everlasting presence in my life. Lord, I want to be constantly aware of your presence in my life. I want to do what is right, and I pray for the heart to obey your

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1057464972096107272003-07-06T00:16:00.000-04:002003-07-06T00:16:12.150-04:00

Lord, I Thank You This is a popular song we sing in church. Father, If not for your mercy, I'd be nothing. I know that I'd be lost forever. Lord, I thank you for your mercy. Oh, praise your holy name! Father, if not for your goodness, I'd be nothing. I know that I'd be lost forever. Lord, I thank you for your goodness. Oh, praise your holy name! Father, if not for your kindness, I'd be

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1057292569779635272003-07-04T00:22:00.000-04:002003-07-04T00:22:49.830-04:00

Wild. Dangerous. Alive! crossposted to Journey Inside My Mind Are these the attributes of a godly man? The Dayton church of Christ invites all who can come to an 8-part series based on John Eldredge's book Wild At Heart. This series will help you see how God can help you fulfill the vision He has for your life, and how to be the man He wants you to be. Come and be a part of this

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Dear God, Good morning, Heavenly Father! Thank you so much for the rest you gave me. I feel a bit reluctant to wake up today, but I look forward to the journey. God, I pray to have salt and light in my life today. You know what I'm talking about. I do not want to indulge in myself. There are needs around me that I must help to meet. Thank you for opening my eyes and giving me your love,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1056635001542984522003-06-26T09:43:00.000-04:002003-06-26T09:43:21.420-04:00

Dear God, Thank you, Heavenly Father, for all the blessings you give me each day. I appreciate that I'm growing in my relationship with my daughter. I love having my mom live with us. We need you so badly, God. I know of so many occasions that I personally don't rely on you. I pray for my mom, since she's recently found out that her pap smear test came back abnormal. This, on top of all

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1056122080966054002003-06-20T11:14:00.000-04:002003-06-20T11:14:41.016-04:00

Hi, God. Big migraine headache today. I look forward to relief. It's hard to think about anything else but that right now. You know what I need much better than I do. Thanks for taking care of me and for giving me the strength to deal with this. Help me to be wise, and please bless our family. I pray to get a job within the next week. I look forward to putting my new skills to work.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1055856891615939352003-06-17T09:34:00.000-04:002003-06-17T09:34:51.620-04:00

Awesome God, Today Jennie and I have been married for 8 years! Thank you so much for bringing us together and keeping us together. Our lives have changed so much since she and I first met. There have been good times and there have been bad times. But through it all, we hold to your promise that if we stay faithful to you, we will make it to heaven! I love you and thank you again for this

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1055645941998307542003-06-14T22:59:00.000-04:002003-06-14T22:59:02.000-04:00

Dear Lord, I want to pray right now for my mom. You are fully aware of the pain she is in. I cannot truly relate with that type of pain, but I know you understand. I am so grateful that you gave her to me. I am also very grateful that she's been able to live with us since last October. There is so much going on in her life, God, and I feel for her. I hurt in my hurt because she is hurting.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1055568359106984202003-06-14T01:25:00.000-04:002003-06-14T01:25:59.133-04:00

Awesome God, Thank you so much for the myriad ways you are blessing me! I am so encouraged by the help you have given us through other people. I praise you for constantly working behind the scenes in my life, taking care of me. You reign! Love, your son, Dan

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-1055366857709621752003-06-11T17:27:00.000-04:002003-06-11T17:27:38.070-04:00

Dear God, I am very grateful to you for the gift of work. I am glad that I am learning a new skill, and I look forward to using it well. Yet at the same time I can see where I can be tempted to devote myself too much to this work. Anyhow, thanks for teaching me through your word. It does light up my life and bring refreshment to my soul. Thank you, Jesus, for interceding for me. I love you

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-951517252003-06-01T09:28:00.000-04:002003-06-01T09:28:27.410-04:00

Good morning, Heavenly Father! Thank you for this brand-new day. I appreciate how you make everything new. Your mercies are new every morning. God, I haven't been much of a disciple this week. I really need some fellowship. That's one reason why I'm looking forward to church this morning. I feel that over the last few months I've waned in my commitment to you. I can see the results of it

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-951297022003-05-31T16:10:00.000-04:002003-05-31T16:10:16.066-04:00

Dear Father, I need you right now. I'm so sad. I'm crying. I hurt. I don't feel well. I want to feel better. I'm sorry that I've hardly been close to you lately. I want to change. Please help me. I know that you're taking care of me. Thank you. Your son, Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-947824922003-05-23T08:32:00.000-04:002003-05-23T08:32:59.693-04:00

Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, I long for closeness with you right now. I am acutely aware of my need for you. During times of sickness or other physical weakness, I see that I am only a mortal being. God, your word gives me life. Please encourage me with it today. Let it truly be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I want to change, to be different, to obey you. I realize that there

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-945209552003-05-17T23:06:00.000-04:002003-05-17T23:06:07.240-04:00

Dear Lord Jesus, You willing gave up yourself for me. That's a price that I can never repay. As I think about this, I am humbled because of the privilege that I've been given. So much grace and mercy, abundantly poured out. So great is your love for me. Thank you, Lord, for doing it. Love, your brother, Dan

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-943362982003-05-14T12:37:00.000-04:002003-05-14T12:37:57.550-04:00

Dear God, I don't remember asking specifically for the migraine, but I got one anyway. I'm not sure whether they will be coming more often now or not. I suppose that this is something more to learn about. Even so, I'd like to say I feel AWESOME about having it. To do so, however, would be lying. I want to be grateful for whatever you allow to happen in my life, if only that it can draw me

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-942213402003-05-12T15:56:00.000-04:002003-05-12T15:56:52.616-04:00

Dear God, I hate feeling sick. The lethargy, the pain, the malaise. I don't feel like doing anything except sleep. You have created me fearfully and wonderfully. I don't like the present physical circumstances I'm experiencing. With that in mind, I come to you, as usual, for help with my heart. Lord, I pray that you will change me and help me to be at peace, because I know that you're

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-939229762003-05-07T08:31:00.000-04:002003-05-07T08:31:52.240-04:00

Father, Good morning! Thank you for the restful night's sleep. I am so grateful that I've been able to remember my dreams because they have been quite interesting. Like last night, for example, when the message of "being proactive" kept being played out in various forms. I love you, Lord, and I am so happy that I've been able to be on this journey with you. In a lot of ways, it feels like

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-937444922003-05-04T09:03:00.000-04:002003-05-04T09:03:50.110-04:00

Dear God, Good morning, Heavenly Father! Thank you for the great night's sleep! I feel reluctant to start my day because I was enjoying the rest so much. As I look at my wife and daughter this morning, I am convinced that I am blessed. I am grateful also to have a little puppy to take care of. I smile and chuckle as I see his personality. Thank you, Lord, for giving us food to eat, clothes

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-936756282003-05-02T18:16:00.000-04:002003-05-02T18:16:34.206-04:00

Dear God, I am so glad that you hear me when I pray to you. I am grateful to have a relationship with you. Thanks for giving me my family. I love my wife so much. I don't like to see her in pain and to be sick. Keisha makes me so happy. It's hard to not think of her and smile. I am so grateful that my mom is living with us, too. God, you sustain us. I praise you because you take care of

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-930189722003-04-21T22:15:00.000-04:002003-04-21T22:15:25.200-04:00

I found this letter in an old notebook and have verified that it doesn't exist in the archives. Here's something I said on 2002 April 18, two days after my 32nd birthday. I praise you O God, for you watch over me. You guide me in truth and righteousness. When I do wrong by straying from the narrow road, you discipline me because you love me and don't want me to hurt myself. When I disobey,

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-930038572003-04-21T17:10:00.000-04:002003-04-21T17:10:36.450-04:00

Dear God, I am feeling distracted, overwhelmed, and depressed. I need to rekindle the passion that I had for the project I have planned. I am so emotional. Please help me, dear Heavenly Father. I feel like I take you so much for granted. You are ever with me. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for overcoming the world so that I can have cheer. I look forward to heaven. Love, Dan

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-926458212003-04-15T08:38:00.000-04:002003-04-15T08:38:54.640-04:00

Dear God, Good morning! Today is the day we "give to Caesar what is Caesar's". I'm reminded of Jesus sending Peter to go fishing, and Peter caught a fish with enough money to pay his and Jesus' taxes. We've already paid our taxes, but we just need to file our returns to see how much money we'll get back. Since we moved stuff around recently, I am having trouble remembering the safe place

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-925244612003-04-13T09:19:00.000-04:002003-04-13T09:19:13.343-04:00

Good morning, Father! The sun rising in the sky today is one of many reminders of your everlasting faithfulness! I praise you this morning for your everlasting kindness to me. Thank you for the opportunity I get to worship you together with others today! I know that my soul and spirit need it. Thank you for taking good care of me. I love you! Your son, Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-922970582003-04-09T11:57:00.000-04:002003-04-09T11:57:26.670-04:00

God, I feel like crying. Actually, I am. Life seems so hard, with all the responsibilities. I want to trivialize it and think of it as a game, so that it's not so overwhelming to me. I apologize to you for not trusting in you. I just sent out a chain letter, believing that "good luck" would come to me. Forgive me for not trusting in you to take care of me. I just feel like things are so

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-922896042003-04-09T09:54:00.000-04:002003-04-09T09:54:03.590-04:00

Dear God, Wow. My heart feels so troubled right now. Yet I cling to you. I just learned that we are being sued by a hospital for medical bills we have been unable to pay. I am tempted to question why you are allowing this to happen. Then I reconsider, knowing that you know what we can handle. Lord, it looks like we may have to file bancruptcy, because we've been unable to pay our debts.

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-917836872003-04-01T12:59:00.000-05:002003-04-08T21:32:27.000-04:00

Important Note from Dan Johnson crossposted to all my blogs Hello, readers of this blog! For the past year, this blog has grown in enormous popularity on the Internet, as illustrated by the number of hits. I am proud to inform you that this blog, along with the others that I maintain, have been trademarked! So, look forward to seeing the ™ symbol behind the blog title! It's great when you

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-916862732003-03-30T23:29:00.000-05:002003-03-30T23:29:36.873-05:00

Dear God, O Heavenly Father, I feel so troubled right now. I feel like I'm letting you down and my family as well. I've been unemployed for so long, and I've seen our family go from simply struggling to make ends meet to go toward a downward spiral. I feel like we're being engulfed in this financial quagmire. I feel responsible. Perhaps if I'd been a better employee, things wouldn't have

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-916028752003-03-29T09:32:00.000-05:002003-03-29T09:32:27.420-05:00

Request for Prayer from Rich Garner - Military Support Ministry - Friday, March 14, 2003As moderator for the Military Support Ministry on UpCyberDown, I often get requests for contact information, church locations, and other tid bits that help our deployed brothers and sisters stay connected to the fellowship. But recently, my inbox has been swamped with a frightening amount of email... questions

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-915246962003-03-27T23:23:00.000-05:002003-03-27T23:23:43.030-05:00

Dear God, I just want to write a quick note to affirm that, though our circumstances are awful right now, you're in control and will see us through them. We're learning so much about ourselves, and I'm confident that you're helping us to grow. Thanks for being faithful and loving. Love, your son, Danny

Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335824.post-913854592003-03-25T21:51:00.000-05:002003-03-25T21:51:11.310-05:00

MyPsalm119 MyPsalm119 has a new (dare I say, 'spiffy'?) look.

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He Set Me Free

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Dear Lord, It is so great to be able to talk to you. Thank you for this privilege. Yesterday, it was so great to be able to worship you together with my other brothers and sisters in Christ. I am very grateful that I was able to share about you and about what you've done in my life. I am so grateful that I can remember these things. It definitely shows me that you are so very involved in my

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