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DEAR GOD: Your Will Be Done And I Praise You Through it All~

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For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV)

Praising Your Name Always~
by C D Swanson~

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42, NKJV) and similarly in Matthew 26:39, He expressed His willingness to follow God’s plan despite the suffering ahead. This demonstrates ultimate obedience and trust in God’s purpose, even in moments of deep anguish.

Going through life not one of us can remain unscathed by situations that can be troubling, life changing, or circumspect of issues that surround us.  And the older one gets, the more exposure to these events is apparent.  We lose loved ones, we have to say goodbye to friends, our pets, and yet life goes on.  It is a veritable potpourri of alternating moments in our days spent on earth.

Jesus came to earth to accomplish a mission.  He came to save us and redeem us – and through the days he was here, He faced angry crowds, non-believers, religious jealousy from the “higher up” so called Bible scholars, Pharisees, Sadducees, and scorn from his own people in his own town.

Yet, His Father’s will had to be done and He obeyed willingly, lovingly, and taught us along the way. He wasn’t immune to hatred, or people wanting to harm Him.  He knew it was part of the scriptures to be fulfilled in order to save us, and to adhere to His Father’s will and purpose.

We all have a purpose, and God’s hand will be the divine course in which we should follow and acquiesce to all of His plans for us. And some of those plans can be uncomfortable because we can’t see the future or the outcome as God does. We can only trust and pray and wait.  So many things get in the way of “life.”

Whether it be selling your home due to financial strains and a dire necessity in order to survive, or perhaps some of you are going through a divorce and one is hurting because only one wanted to leave, maybe there was a diagnosis of illness suddenly revealed, for yourself or a loved one, and some of you may have recently lost a loved one and are suffocating from the grief.   God is with you through it all.  He knows your heart, your mind, your thoughts, and He is holding you up with His right hand of righteousness.

When we stay on the path of His word and follow the light and His voice, these times will not necessarily be “easier” but you will be able to endure it through His strength and His love.  Even when you can’t feel Him- he is working – and even when you can’t “see Him” He is working. Always for you, for me for us!

Never ask “why?”  Instead ask, “God strengthen me during this trial and heal my pain and heart.”  Praise Him through it all.  There is a beautiful song called “Prase His Name” I will include it in the bottom of this post.  It is so true, just as Paul did when he was in prison. He praised God and the chains fell off and the doors opened.  We can be free the same way, just praise Him through it all.

Continue to love, honor and cherish God and praise Him through it all. Your life will reflect His light, and you will be able to grow in Spirit and depth resulting in a different thought process than you had prior to “finding Christ.”

“LORD we just want to glorify You today and always, and we give You thanks for all You are and all You do,  We love you beyond comprehension, and we lift You high and exalt You always, in Jesus name Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: You Are Everywhere and in Everything~

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Jeremiah 23:24 “Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD.”

He is Everywhere and in everything
by C D Swanson

Wherever your eyes land — the sky, the trees, the fields, the creatures — God is already there. He fills heaven and earth with His presence, and He fills you with His Spirit.

Every fox, rabbit, bird, breeze, and sunrise is a reminder that you are walking through a world crafted by a God who is both infinite and intimate.

He surrounds you. He walks with you. He delights in showing Himself through the beauty of His creation. And He enjoys and loves being with you!

Lord, let me see You in every moment and every place. Fill my heart with awe as I walk through Your world. In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: We Belong to You – Eternal Citizens~

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Philippians 3:20 (KJV) “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Citizens of a World We Have Yet to See
by C D Swanson

Paul’s words in Philippians 3:20 remind us that our true citizenship is not rooted in the soil beneath our feet but in the Kingdom above our heads. Earth is the place where we labor, struggle, learn, and grow — but heaven is the place where our identity is fully realized.

To say “our conversation is in heaven” is to say that our orientation, our values, our longings, and our final belonging are anchored in a realm we have not yet stepped into. Philosophically, this creates a tension: we live here, but we belong there. We act within time, but we are shaped by eternity. We carry out earthly tasks — cleaning homes, paying bills, loving family, enduring hardship — yet every action is quietly tethered to a divine future.

This dual existence is not a contradiction; it is a calling. Earth is the apprenticeship. Heaven is the mastery.

Here, we practice faith. There, we experience fulfillment.

Here, we wrestle with imperfection. There, we are made whole.

The “final expectation” is not escape — it is arrival. It is stepping into the country where our citizenship has always been registered, the place where our deepest self finally matches our eternal home. Heaven is not merely the end of suffering; it is the completion of purpose.

Lord Thank You for reminding us that our true citizenship is in heaven. Help us live each day with the awareness that we are preparing for a world more real than anything we see now. Strengthen our hearts when earthly life feels heavy, and guide our steps so that everything we do reflects the hope of eternity. Keep our eyes fixed on You, our Savior, and prepare us for the day when we finally enter the home You have prepared. In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: You Are With Us Always~

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Isaiah 41:10 –“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”

The God Who Holds Us Steady
by C D Swanson

The LORD does not simply reassure us — He upholds us. His promise is not that life will be easy, but that He will be with us in every step, every burden, every unknown. His glory is revealed not only in miracles but in the quiet strength He pours into us when we feel stretched beyond our limits. He moves in the unseen places, guiding, protecting, and lifting us when we feel too tired to lift ourselves. His presence is the reason we do not fear. His hand is the reason we do not fall. His love is the reason we keep going.

 Father, steady my heart with Your strength and remind me You are near. Let Your presence quiet every fear and fill me with Your peace. In Jesus name, Amen.

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 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: All Things Belong To You~

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“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1 (KJV)

The World That Belongs to Him
by C D Swanson~

This verse opens a window into the deepest truth about our lives: everything we see, touch, breathe, and love belongs to God. The mountains that stand unmoved, the oceans that roar with ancient strength, the quiet fields, the cities filled with people, the creatures that move with instinct and grace — all of it is His.

When Scripture says “the fulness thereof,” it means nothing is outside His care or His ownership. Not the smallest sparrow, not the hidden places of the earth, not the moments of your life that feel unnoticed. God claims it all, holds it all, sustains it all.

And because the world is His, you are never wandering in a place He does not rule. You are never facing a day He has not already seen. You are never carrying a burden He cannot lift.

This verse invites us to rest — not in our own strength, but in the One who holds the entire world in His hands. If the earth and all its fullness belong to Him, then so do the details of your life. You are not forgotten. You are not overlooked. You are part of the fullness that He lovingly watches over.

LORD, thank You for being the Maker and Keeper of all things. Teach my heart to trust the One who owns the world and everything in it. Let me rest in Your strength, walk in Your peace, and remember that I belong to You.  Always and forever in Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: You Are My Everything For Everything~

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“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” — Romans 11:36

This verse captures the heart of “my everything for everything” — He is the Source, the Sustainer, and the Purpose of all things.

  Title: My Everything for Everything
by C D Swanson~

 

There comes a point in every believer’s journey when the soul whispers a truth deeper than words: “Lord, You are my everything — for everything.” Romans 11:36 gives language to that sacred realization. Everything begins with Him, everything is held together by Him, and everything ultimately returns to Him.

When life feels scattered, this verse gathers us. When life feels heavy, this verse steadies us. When life feels uncertain, this verse anchors us. It reminds us that nothing in our story stands alone. Every chapter, every breath, every breakthrough, every tear — all of it is woven through His hands.

To say “my everything for everything” is to surrender the illusion that we must carry life by ourselves. It is to acknowledge that God is not just a helper; He is the Source. He is not just a comfort; He is the Foundation. He is not just present; He is the One who holds all things together.

This truth frees us. It frees us from striving. It frees us from fear. It frees us from believing we must manufacture our own strength.

When God becomes your everything, you stop living from depletion and start living from divine supply. You stop trying to control outcomes and start trusting the One who already sees the end from the beginning. You stop measuring your life by what you lack and start measuring it by who He is.

And who is He? The One who never fails. The One who never leaves. The One who never runs out of mercy, wisdom, or power. The One who is enough — for everything you face, everything you fear, everything you hope for, and everything you cannot yet see.

To live this verse is to breathe differently. To walk differently. To rest differently. Because when God is your everything, nothing can undo you.

🪞 Reflective Questions

  1. Where in your life do you need to remember that God is the Source?
  2. What burdens are you still trying to carry alone?
  3. How would your daily peace change if you truly believed He is your everything?
  4. What would you surrender today if you trusted Him fully with the outcome?

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Father, I lift up the one reading this right now. Let them feel the strength, safety, and sufficiency of Your Presence. Remind them that You are their everything — for every need, every battle, every hope, and every tomorrow. Fill them with peace that settles the heart and clarity that steadies the mind. Let them rest in the truth that all things begin with You, flow through You, and return to You. In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: Purpose Me For Purpose~

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Ephesians 2:10(NLT)  “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”

Purpose Me For Purpose~
by C D SWANSON

There is a longing inside every believer—a quiet, persistent whisper that says, “Lord, make my life count.” It is not pride. It is not ambition. It is the Spirit of God stirring the soul toward the very reason we were created. We were not placed on this earth to drift, to merely survive, or to watch life pass by. We were crafted—intentionally, lovingly, deliberately—by the hands of a purposeful God.

Ephesians 2:10 tells us something breathtaking: before you ever took your first breath, God had already written assignments with your name on them. Not generic tasks. Not random duties. Good works prepared in advance—tailored to your personality, your story, your wounds, your gifts, your compassion, your voice, your journey.

Purpose is not something we chase. Purpose is something we grow into as we surrender.

When we say, “Purpose me for purpose,” we are offering God the deepest kind of yes. A yes that says:

  • Shape me
  • Refine me
  • Redirect me
  • Use me
  • Align me
  • Send me

Purpose is not always loud. Sometimes it is quiet faithfulness. Sometimes it is unseen obedience. Sometimes it is the courage to heal, to forgive, to rise, to speak, to rest, or to begin again.

God does not ask you to manufacture purpose. He asks you to yield to it. And when you do, something holy happens: Your life begins to harmonize with heaven. Your steps begin to match the rhythm of God’s intention. Your days—ordinary as they may seem—become sacred ground.

Purpose is not a destination. It is a partnership. It is waking up each morning and saying, “Lord, shape me into the woman who can carry what You’ve designed for me.”

And He will. He always will. Because the God who created your purpose is the same God who will empower you to fulfill it.

You are not wandering. You are not late. You are not behind. You are being formed for the very things God has already prepared.

Your purpose is not fragile. It is not slipping away. It is held in the hands of the One who authored it.

So, lift your heart and say it boldly: Purpose me for purpose, Lord. And watch Him do exactly that.

LORD- shape my heart, steady my steps, and align my life with Your purpose. Prepare me, refine me, and lead me into the good works You designed for me.  In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: Your Son Is Risen Hallelujah~

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“He is risen.” — Matthew 28:6 (KJV)

Title: The Dawn That Changed Everything

 The words “He is risen” are the heartbeat of our faith. They declare that darkness does not win, death does not reign, and despair does not have the final word. The empty tomb is God’s eternal proclamation that every promise He ever made is trustworthy and alive.

When Jesus rose, He didn’t just step out of the grave — He stepped into our stories. His resurrection means restoration for what felt ruined, hope for what seemed lost, and life where we thought only endings remained. It is the assurance that no night is too long, no stone too heavy, and no heart too broken for His resurrection power to reach.

Because He lives, we face tomorrow with courage. Because He lives, we walk through today with peace. Because He lives, we know that every valley will one day give way to glory.

Short Prayer of Thanks

Lord Jesus, thank You for rising in power and love. Thank You that Your victory becomes our hope, Your life becomes our strength, and Your Presence becomes our peace. Amen.