August 8th 2025

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Wow! I’ve been busy this summer working in my garden and doing yard work. I just looked outside and saw that we have cloud cover! Yeah! That means I can finish several projects easily. Recently, I have been praying for someone I love who drinks too much alcohol. Each day, I ask the Lord for guidance on this person’s behalf. I want them to overcome this harmful habit that probably started with trying to fit in. Let’s pray!

PRAYER

Father God, Creator of the Universe, thank you so much for blessing us with a new day. We dedicate this day and every day to loving You and praising You with a grateful heart. Lord, please gently reveal to our loved one their deepest fear that keeps them connected to alcohol. Help them face this challenge with courage and self-understanding. This way, they can be free from shame, guilt, or judgment from themselves. With Your unconditional love, please help them find a way out. This will allow them to be free from something harmful to their soul and body. Amen.

Bouncing Back From Bad Choices

Every Friday I read the thoughts of several WordPress bloggers. Today, I read several that talked about rejoicing in the pain of self and or others.  My soul was saying “what the heck are you reading!”  After losing the ability to unread those blogs where the messages went horribly wrong, I came upon a blog post that gives hope.  It is an easy read that has a strong message God cares for us.  And the loss of hope is the reason why those other posts weren’t [in my opinion] great reads.  Yet, I was committed to find at least one post that held aspiration.  And!  I found it!  And!  I’m sharing it!  Enjoy! ~Annette