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A Heart of Flesh
"Lord, Keep My Heart Tender" Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for another opportunity to gather in Your presence. Thank You for Your mercy that greeted us this morning and for Your faithfulness that has sustained us throughout our lives. Lord, before we ask You to change our circumstances, we ask that You change us. Search our hearts today. Wherever pride has hardened us, soften us. Wherever disappointment has discouraged us, restor
Ron and Star Nelson
7 days ago4 min read
Beyond Self-Confidence
Learning to Live with God-Confidence Such is the confidence we have through Christ before God. It is not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. — 2 Corinthians 3:4–5 (CSB) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3:5–6 (CSB) Heavenly Father, As we gather before You at this noonday hour, we pa
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 94 min read
His Outstretched Arms
His Outstretched Arms "Indeed, the LORD's arm is not too weak to save, and his ear is not too deaf to hear."— Isaiah 59:1 (CSB) "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms."— Deuteronomy 33:27 (CSB) Heavenly Father, Before we ask You for anything today, we pause simply to acknowledge who You are. You are our Creator, our Sustainer, our Redeemer, and our loving Father. You have been faithful through every season of our lives. Long before we
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 84 min read
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“When to Take a Breath”
Heavenly Father, In the rhythm of our busy lives, teach us the sacred art of pausing. Breathe Your peace into our rushing hearts and help...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 25, 20252 min read
How to Handle Today’s Challenges and Frustrations
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our constant source of peace in a world full of chaos. As we face frustrations and trials, guide our...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 24, 20252 min read
Clear The Clutter of Your Heart
God Wants to Land into the Arena of Your Heart Heavenly Father, We quiet our hearts before You today. Thank You for desiring not only to...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 23, 20253 min read
RUN!!!
Heavenly Father, We come before You grateful for the race You’ve called us to run. Strengthen our steps, steady our hearts, and fix our...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 22, 20253 min read
One in Christ: Breaking Down the Walls That Divide Us
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” —...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 18, 20253 min read
The Joy of the Lord is My Strength
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts open and spirits willing. We thank You for Your Word that sustains us and for Your joy...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Enduring Faith in Uncertain Times
“Father, we come before You acknowledging that You hold history, the present, and the future in Your hands. As we read Jesus’ words, open...
Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 15, 20253 min read
Because of who You Are, I Am
Heavenly Father, We pause in gratitude today. Thank You that our identity is not rooted in what we do, what we have, or what others say...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 26, 20253 min read
Life Is a Rollercoaster
Gracious Father, We come to You today acknowledging that life is full of twists and turns we cannot predict. Yet in every moment, You...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 22, 20252 min read
God Wants to Give You the Kingdom
Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts today, humbled and grateful that You are a loving God who desires to give us more...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 21, 20252 min read
I Just Want to Praise You
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts lifted in praise. Your greatness is unsearchable, and Your love is everlasting. Open our...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 20, 20254 min read
When Busyness Breeds Distance
Subtitles: “Bridging the Disconnect” “When the Body Forgets the Body” “Disconnected in a Connected World” “I Need You to Survive” “The...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Finishing Your Assignment
Heavenly Father, You are the Author and Finisher of our faith. Today, we ask that You grant us strength, courage, and perseverance to...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Sit with Your Loneliness
Lord, You who never leave nor forsake us, teach us to see even our loneliness as an invitation into deeper fellowship with You. Quiet the...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 14, 20252 min read
God Sees You
Heavenly Father, Thank You for being the God who sees us. When we feel invisible, overlooked, or forgotten, Your eyes are always upon us....
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 13, 20252 min read
God’s Mercy Is Never on Backorder
Heavenly Father, Thank You for waking us up today to a fresh supply of Your mercy. We are grateful that no matter how often we fail, Your...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 12, 20252 min read
At Times You Just Have to Have an “Ugly Cry”
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." — Psalm 56:8...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 11, 20254 min read
A Prayer of Confession
Inspired by August 7th devotional from "A Daily Devotional - Mission Possible by Tim Tebow God emphasizes the importance and necessity of...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 7, 20254 min read
“Throwing Someone Under the Bus”
Heavenly Father, I come to You today asking for wisdom, understanding, and integrity in my relationships. Lord, search my heart and...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 6, 20253 min read
When God Gives You an Upgrade – A Penthouse Experience
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us." –...
Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 3, 20253 min read
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