Jay Adams

Caught myself: __I’ve been complaining again __Instead of thanking You. How often I find myself __joining the chorus __of those who can see __nothing more __than the skin __of life’s trials. They complain because they are blind __and know nothing else to do. Why should I, __who see Your … [Read more...] about Complaint

Lord, I’m sick, really sick! I don’t know what __to say or do: My mind isn’t very clear— __I can’t think straight. I put myself into Your hands, __asking that You will __help me get well, __keep me from frustration, __from worrying about things. Let me rest peacefully, __knowing that … [Read more...] about Sickness

It’s so easy not to say thank You! __The trouble has past, __the sorrows have fled __the pain has left. There is joy, peace, relief __once more, __and my mind tends to forget __its former misery. But, Lord, __I will remember. __With my lips __I will praise You __from the heart. You have … [Read more...] about Thankfulness

My worry is sin __I cannot excuse it; __I confess it and seek Your pardon, Lord. __You have told me not to worry __but (rather) to pray, __to thank You (even for this trial), __to work on today’s responsibilities __and to rely on You __for the outcome. That’s hard under the present … [Read more...] about Worry

So it happened! __What I feared— __or worse— __has taken place. All right! __I’m Your child __You’re my Father— __that’s the first and last thing __that I must remember. That means __It’s for better, not for worse. __You have a purpose— __You are up so something good. Help me to … [Read more...] about Crisis