Answered Prayers

I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.

Psalm 17:6, NLT

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I don't think he even has to bend down. He's right here beside me, every step of the way, answering my prayers before I even know what to pray for. Praise God!

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1, NLT

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I've always said, "I try to be cautious without being paranoid." It's a fine balance. One of the things that makes it easier to not be paranoid is this prayer. I actually don't even say the second half most times, I just pray, "Keep me safe, O God." Knowing that he will keep me safe keeps me from being paranoid and focused on the negative.

A Cheerful Heart

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.

Proverbs 17:22, NLT |

So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.

Ecclesiastes 3:12, NLT |

Appreciating Diversity and Talent

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

1 Peter 4:10, NLT

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We are each crated uniquely and should appreciate each other for those gifts! And of course, use our gifts to serve one another and not ourselves. A tall order!