Dear God: We Love Drinking Your Living Water~

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Living Water Bible Verse

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.” — Revelation 22:1

This river is not a metaphor. It is the actual outpouring of Christ Himself — His purity, His power, His endless life, His unchanging love. It flows from one throne, because the Father and the Lamb reign in perfect unity. And it flows toward us, because eternity is not distant… it is home.

The Living Water in Revelation is the final declaration that Jesus is enough — not barely enough, but gloriously, overwhelmingly, eternally enough.

He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning of your story and the One who will finish it with beauty. He is the Lamb slain, yet standing — victorious, radiant, reigning. He is the Bridegroom, calling His beloved to drink freely. He is the Fountain, not a cup. He is the River, not a drop. He is the Source, not a symbol.

And we — His redeemed, His beloved, His chosen — stand in awe because this Living Water is not earned. It is given. Freely. Joyfully. Lavishly.

We are grateful because His love is not cautious. It is not measured. It is not fragile. It is abundant, holy, unstoppable, and forever flowing.

Every dry place in your heart is known by Him. Every weary place is seen by Him. Every longing is answered by Him. And the river flows… clear as crystal, strong as eternity, gentle as grace.

Jesus, Living Water and Lamb upon the throne,
I come thirsty — not ashamed, not afraid, but expectant.
Let Your river wash over every part of me.
Cleanse what has been heavy.
Refresh what has been weary.
Restore what has felt forgotten.
Thank You for Your love that never runs dry,
Your mercy that never hesitates,
Your presence that never leaves.
I exalt You; I adore You, I receive You.
Amen.

DEAR GOD: You Shield & Protect Us~

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Psalm 84:11 — “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

Protected & Shielded by His Love
by C D Swanson

God’s love is not passive; it is protective, intentional, and deeply personal. There are moments when doors close, opportunities fade, or plans fall apart — and we feel confused or even hurt. But heaven sees what we cannot. God steps between us and unseen danger, shielding us from situations that would have broken us, delayed us, or pulled us away from His purpose.

He rescues us from battles we never knew were forming, from people who were not meant to walk with us, and from paths that looked beautiful but were quietly harmful. His “no” is often His greatest act of love. His redirection is His mercy. His silence is sometimes His protection.

And while we move through life unaware of a thousand hidden deliverances, God never stops watching, guiding, and covering us. You are loved more deeply than you realize, guarded more fiercely than you know, and carried more gently than you can imagine.

Lord, thank You for every unseen rescue and every loving redirection.
Guide my steps and keep my heart aligned with Your perfect will, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

DEAR GOD: I Have Reminders of Your Love All Day Long~

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Sunrise Over Field“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

When Love Follows You Through the Day
by C D Swanson~

The idea of reminders of God’s love all day long is not sentimental fluff; it is a deeply biblical rhythm woven into Scripture. Lamentations 3:22–23 anchors us in a truth that refuses to fade with the morning dew: God’s love is not a moment—it is a movement that follows us through the hours, the tasks, the interruptions, and the quiet spaces.

Morning: Love That Awakens You

The verse begins with morning mercies, but morning is only the doorway. When you open your eyes, you step into a world already saturated with divine affection. The sunrise is not just light; it is a reminder that God has already been at work before you even stirred. The breath in your lungs is a quiet declaration: You are loved, you are held, you are seen.

Midday: Love That Sustains You

As the day grows busy, God’s love does not retreat. It shows up in strength you didn’t know you had, in patience that surprises you, in the unexpected kindness of another person. Scripture repeatedly shows God as a companion—walking with Adam, wrestling with Jacob, speaking to Moses, comforting Elijah. The God who walked with His people walks with you through every hour.

Evening: Love That Settles You

When the day winds down, God’s love becomes a soft landing place. The same steadfast love that greeted you in the morning now gathers your worries, your exhaustion, your unfinished tasks, and whispers, Rest. I am still here. His love is not dependent on your performance; it is anchored in His character.

The Non‑Obvious Insight

The verse says His mercies are new every morning, but it never says they expire at night. God’s love is not a daily ration—it is a continuous flow. Morning is simply the moment you notice it again.

LORD thank You for surrounding me with reminders of Your love from morning to night. Let Your mercy greet me when I rise, Your strength carry me through the day, and Your peace settle over me in the evening. Teach me to notice Your presence in every hour, every breath, every quiet whisper of grace. Keep my heart soft, my spirit attentive, and my mind anchored in Your steadfast love. In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: You Are Our King of Kings~

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And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:16 (KJV)

“Exalting the King of Kings in Our Daily Walk”
by C D Swanson~💛

To call Jesus the King of Kings is to acknowledge the highest authority in the universe — the One before whom every earthly crown will fall and every knee will bow. Yet what amazes the believer is not only His majesty, but His nearness. The King of kings walks with us through ordinary days, quiet mornings, and fragile moments. He is exalted above all creation, yet He bends low to lift our hearts.

Exalting Christ daily is not merely an act of worship; it is a posture of life. It means waking each morning with a whispered “Jesus, reign in me today.” It means choosing His peace over panic, His truth over confusion, His love over bitterness. It means remembering that no matter what storms shake our world, His throne is unshaken.

When we exalt Him, we place our fears beneath His feet. When we honor Him, we align our hearts with His kingdom. When we adore Him, we remember that our lives are not random — they are held in the hands of the eternal King.

Scripture reminds us again and again of His supremacy:

  • Philippians 2:9–11 — Every knee shall bow… every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
  • Psalm 47:7 — For God is the King of all the earth.
  • 1 Timothy 6:15 — The blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.

These verses anchor us. They remind us that our worship is not empty emotion — it is the rightful response to the One who rules heaven and earth with perfect justice, perfect mercy, and perfect love.

To exalt Him daily is to live with a lifted gaze. It is to walk through this world knowing that our King is present, powerful, and preparing a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in that truth, our hearts find rest.

❓ Reflective Question

How can I intentionally exalt Christ as King in the small, quiet moments of my day?

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Thank You, LORD my King of Kings, for reigning over my life with love, strength, and mercy. Teach me to exalt You daily in every thought, every choice, and every step. Amen.

DEAR GOD: Grateful For You Today & Always~

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View through rock formations of a desert landscapePsalm 106:1 — “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”

Loving God & Living as a Christian
by C D Swanson~

To love God is to awaken each day with a heart that remembers who made you, who sustains you, and who walks beside you through every season. His goodness is not fragile or fleeting; it is steady, patient, and present in every breath you take. Gratitude becomes the natural language of a soul that recognizes God’s hand in both the quiet moments and the miraculous ones.

To be a Christian is to live in the rhythm of grace — receiving what we could never earn and offering what we have freely been given. It is choosing forgiveness when the world chooses bitterness, choosing compassion when others choose indifference, choosing hope when circumstances whisper fear. Loving God shapes the way we see people, the way we speak, the way we respond, and the way we rise after falling.

Christian love is not passive; it is active, intentional, and deeply rooted in the example of Christ. It means loving beyond convenience, praying beyond comfort, and trusting beyond understanding. It means carrying light into places that feel dark and remembering that God’s goodness is not just something we receive — it is something we reflect.

Gratitude becomes a lifestyle, not a moment. And in that gratitude, we find peace, purpose, and a love that never lets go.

 “LORD – thank You for Your goodness. Teach us to love You deeply, walk in Your ways, and reflect Your grace in all we do. Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: You Are Worthy of Continuous Praise~

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I will extol thee, my God O King and I will bless they name forever and ever. Psalm 145 (KJV)

Unrelenting Praise
by C D Swanson~

Continuously I praise the LORD all through the day. In fact – the moment I am blessed to open my eyes in the morning until I place my head on the pillow at night, it is praise non-stop.

The ongoing devotion of a Christian is indeed unrelenting, and it is and should come as a choice to love Him and follow Him. It’s just a smidgeon of what the LORD does for us in all aspects of our lives;

for example: protects, grants us grace, loves us with the intensity of ten thousand suns, forgives us, redeemed us, and covers us with His blood – just to name a few!

Peace and happiness come into our lives when we love Him and follow Him and adhere and align to His Word. “Happy is that people, but is in such a case; yea, happy is that people whose God is LORD” –Psalm 144:15 (KJV)

Life itself is not a picnic. It has its ups and downs, depths of despair, emotional rounds of confusion.  But it’s easier with Him by our side.

The scope of the world and its intensive betrayals that we can experience in this lifetime are hurtful and sad at times. But there is  ONE that never lets us down. The same ONE that upholds us with His right hand of righteousness and puts on paths of peace leading straight to His arms.

“Deliver me, O LORD from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Psalm 142:9 (KJV)

Those of you who haven’t yet accepted Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior – right now you can still do it. It’s not too late while you are here. It is the most important thing you can do in this lifetime, as we prepare for a life of Eternity with the LORD after we pass from these flesh bodies. The wages of sin is death,but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our LORD. (Romans 6:23)

If you haven’t already done so – you can recite the following out loud and become a follower.

“LORD, Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner, I believe that You died for my sins and rose again.  I believe that You are the only begotten Son of God. I turn from my sins willingly and I ask You to forgive me, come into my life, and my heart and be my LORD and Savior. From this day forward, I will follow You. Amen.”

If you recited that and are turning from sin and you have willingly accepted Him as Savior of your life – congratulations!

For we know that when this tent (our body) on earth is torn down (we pass from flesh) our LORD has a house in Heaven that He Himself has created, and which will last for all eternity. (Paraphrased from 2 Corinthians 5:1.)

Peace, Light and Love to you all.

“LORD, thank You for Your Word, and Your Love, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

 

DEAR GOD: My Healer – My Light~

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Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Jesus, You Are My Healer
by C D Swanson~
 
Faith in Christ is not fragile — it is victorious, steady, and anchored in the One who conquered death itself. When we declare “Jesus, You are my Healer,” we are not speaking wishful words. We are standing on eternal truth.

Healing in Christ is more than physical restoration. It is the mending of the unseen places — the thoughts that feel scattered, the emotions that feel bruised, the hope that feels thin. Jesus steps into every wounded place with authority, compassion, and power.

Victory in Christ is not measured by how strong we feel, but by how strong He is. Faith is not pretending everything is perfect; it is trusting that Jesus is working even when we cannot see the outcome. It is believing that His stripes still heal, His voice still calms storms, and His presence still breaks chains.

When we walk with Him, we walk in triumph — not because of our strength, but because His victory becomes our inheritance. Every battle bows to His name. Every fear loses its grip in His light. Every wound meets the Healer who never fails.

 
Jesus, my Healer, thank You for touching every place in me that needs Your restoring power. Strengthen my faith, deepen my trust, and let Your victory rise in every part of my life. Heal my heart, renew my mind, and lead me in Your peace. Amen.

DEAR GOD: When Waiting Becomes Walking With You My LORD~

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Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:4–5 (KJV) 

When Waiting Becomes Walking With God
by C D Swanson~
  

Waiting on God is not standing still in fear — it is moving through life with a heart tuned to His voice. Psalm 25 gives us a picture of a believer who is not lost, not abandoned, not confused, but guided. David asks God to show, teach, and lead — three actions that remind us that God’s instructions are not distant whispers but daily companionship.

Life on earth can feel like a long hallway of decisions, emotions, responsibilities, and unknowns. We want clarity. We want direction. We want to know what comes next. But God rarely hands us the entire map. Instead, He gives us the next step, and then the next, and then the next — always enough light for the path beneath our feet.

Waiting on God is not passive. It is the quiet courage of trusting Him when the road bends. It is the steady faith of saying, “Lord, I don’t see the whole picture, but I know You do.” It is the gentle surrender of letting His timing override our urgency.

And in that waiting, His grace becomes our teacher. His Word becomes our compass. His Spirit becomes our reassurance. God’s instructions are not harsh commands; they are loving guidance from a Father who knows the terrain better than we ever could.

When we wait on Him, we are not wasting time — we are being shaped. Strengthened. Softened. Prepared. God uses waiting seasons to deepen our roots so that when He says “move,” we move with confidence, not fear.

And as we walk through this earthly life — with its joys, its aches, its surprises — we discover that God’s guidance is not occasional. It is constant. His grace is not limited. It is overflowing. His instructions are not burdens. They are blessings that keep us aligned with His heart.

Waiting becomes worship. Walking becomes obedience. And life becomes a journey held safely in His hands.

“LORD, teach me to wait with trust and walk with courage. Guide my steps, calm my heart, and let Your voice lead me in every season. Show me Your ways, reveal Your truth, and keep me close to Your will, in Jesus name. Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: Steady My Steps~

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“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” — Proverbs 4:26–27 (KJV)

 

Steady Steps on Holy Ground
by C D Swanson

There is a quiet strength in choosing the path of God day after day. The world pulls, distractions whisper, fears rise — yet the Spirit gently calls you back to the narrow way, the way that leads to peace, clarity, and life. God never asks you to sprint; He simply asks you to stay steady, to keep your feet aligned with His truth, and to let Him establish your steps.

Walking with God means choosing direction over perfection. It means lifting your eyes above the noise and fixing them on the Kingdom — on what is eternal, pure, and unshakable. When you keep your gaze on Him, the path becomes clearer. When you seek His Kingdom first, everything else falls into its rightful place.

God does not abandon you to walk alone. He walks beside you, before you, and behind you. He guards your steps, strengthens your resolve, and lights the way when the path feels dim. Every moment you choose righteousness — even quietly, even imperfectly — you are honoring Him. And He delights in guiding those who desire His way.

Stay the course. Keep your heart aligned with His. Let His Word be the compass that steadies your feet. The path of righteousness is not always easy, but it is always blessed, always protected, and always leading you closer to His heart.

Lord, guide my steps and steady my heart. Help me walk Your path with faith, clarity, and unwavering trust.  In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: Lead Me Higher

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Psalm 61:2 (KJV) “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

“Lead Me Higher”
by C D Swanson~

There are verses that whisper comfort… and then there are verses that lift you. Psalm 61:2 is one of those rare scriptures that reaches into the trembling places of the heart and steadies them with holy strength.

David writes from a place of distance — not just physical distance, but emotional distance. “From the end of the earth…” That’s the language of someone who feels far from safety, far from answers, far from the familiar.

And yet — he knows exactly where to cry.

He doesn’t ask for the storm to stop. He doesn’t ask for the burden to disappear. He asks for something far more powerful:

“Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

This is the prayer of someone who understands that sometimes the only way through is up — above the noise, above the fear, above the overwhelm.

The Rock is Christ. The Higher Place is His Presence. The Lifting is His mercy.

When your heart is overwhelmed — not just tired, but overwhelmed — God does not ask you to climb on your own. He leads you. He takes your hand. He guides your steps. He becomes the strength you do not have.

This verse is a reminder that you are never meant to stay in the low places. God always has a higher place prepared — a place of clarity, peace, and renewed courage. And He knows exactly how to get you there.

When life feels too heavy, too loud, too uncertain… whisper this verse. Let it be your breath prayer. Let it be your lifting.

Because the Rock is still higher. And He is still leading. When my heart feels overwhelmed, lift me to Your higher place. Lead me to the Rock where fear loses its voice and Your peace steadies my soul.