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DEAR GOD: Just Simply “I love You” ~

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John 14:15 — “If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” Isaiah 55:8–9 — “For My thoughts are not your thoughts… My ways are higher than your ways.” John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world…” John 10:27 — “My sheep hear My voice…”

Honor & Adore You LORD
by C D Swanson

LORD, all I wish to convey in this post is how much I love You and honor You. And wish to exalt You and tell You that I love You and place You first in all I do, say and feel.

Scripture encourages us to  follow His commandments, and to say within the confines of His will and purpose for our lives.  He can see what is coming down the road before we can, and He is working behind the scenes in every moment and nano second of our lives.

His provisions are never ending and His wisdom is above all else – the Word is our book for LIFE and for what comes next after we leave this earth.  Eternity is forever.  This life is but a flash in the pan. A blink of the eye and it is over.  So therefore, do all things according to His will and honor Him all the days of your life.  For He loves you like none other, today and always.

His ways are not our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.  And His love reaches into areas that we cannot even begin to comprehend. Starting with sending His only begotten Son to “save us and redeem us” by defeating death and to all those who believe, shall have eternal life. But only which is possible through Christ.  To reach the Father, we need to accept the Son, our LORD and Savior.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as Your Savior?  Is not, what are you waiting for?  I tell you the feeling is like none that can be described.

LORD, thank You for opening eyes and ears, and guiding those to Your arms, and I thank You for each day, and every second, may I do all according to your purpose, in Your precious Son’s name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: Through it All You Are With Me~

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Psalm 121:5 (KJV) The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

The Joy of Loving Christ and His Protective Presence

There is a quiet joy that rises in the heart when you realize Christ is not only your Savior, but your Keeper. He does not watch you from a distance. He stands so close that Scripture says He is “thy shade upon thy right hand.” Shade touches you. Shade covers you. Shade moves with you. Shade never leaves you.

To love Christ is to live under this gentle covering — a protection that follows you through every hour, every fear, every unknown. His keeping is not fragile; it is strong, steady, and deeply personal. He guards your steps, your thoughts, your nights, your worries, and your future. Nothing approaches you without passing through His presence first.

And in that truth, joy blooms. Not loud joy — but quiet, anchored joy. Joy that whispers, “You are safe. You are held. You are Mine.”

Christ’s protection is not something you earn; it is something He gives because He loves you. Loving Him opens your eyes to see it, feel it, and rest in it. His keeping is constant. His covering is gentle. His nearness is unbreakable.

You are never walking alone. You are never unshielded. You are never outside His watchful care.

The Lord is your Keeper — and that is the deepest joy of all.

“LORD keep me close beneath Your gentle covering and steady my heart in Your Presence.Let Your protection surround me and Your love guide every step I take.In Jesus name, Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: You Are My Comfort

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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” — Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Love That Lives Beyond the Moment

Grief is one of the deepest journeys a heart can walk. It comes with waves that rise without warning, moments that feel too heavy, and days when the absence feels louder than anything else. Yet even in this tender place, God offers a promise — not of forgetting, but of reunion, restoration, and peace.

The memories we carry are sacred. They remind us of the love that shaped us, the joy that filled our days, and the presence that made life sweeter. These memories are not meant to hurt us; they are meant to sustain us. They are reminders that love is eternal, because God Himself is love.

When we grieve, we are not grieving alone. God walks with us, steadying our steps, calming our hearts, and reminding us that the story continues beyond what we can see. The ones we love are held in His perfect care, whole, healed, and waiting in the place where sorrow cannot enter.

One day — in God’s time — every tear will be wiped away. Every ache will be healed. And the reunion we long for will be more beautiful than anything we can imagine. Until then, we carry the love forward, knowing it is a gift that never dies.

Reflection Questions

  • What memory brings both ache and gratitude to your heart today?
  • How can you invite God into the places where grief still feels heavy?
  • What promise of Scripture brings you comfort as you wait for reunion?

Lord, thank You for the love that continues even after goodbye. Hold me close as I walk through grief, and let Your promises steady my heart. Help me cherish the memories, honor the love, and trust that reunion awaits in Your perfect time. Surround me with Your peace and remind me that You are near. In Jesus name Amen.

DER GOD: I Exist Only Because of You

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Psalm 73:25 “Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You.”

I Exist Only Because of YOU

This verse captures the heart of every follower –  I exist only because of You. It is the cry of someone who knows their life, breath, identity, and purpose flow from the Lord alone.

There is a sacred truth hidden inside this title — a truth the world often forgets. You are not an accident. You are not self‑made. You are not sustained by your own strength.

You exist because God willed you into being, breathed life into you, and continues to uphold you moment by moment. Your existence is not random — it is intentional, chosen, loved, and sustained.

Psalm 73:25 is the voice of a heart that has discovered this: When everything else fades, when strength fails, when circumstances shake, God remains the One who defines your existence.

You are here because He wanted you here. You are held because He chooses to hold you. You are loved because He cannot deny His own nature.

The title is a confession of dependence — not weakness — but holy belonging. It is the recognition that life is rooted in Someone eternal, Someone faithful, Someone who has never once let go of you!

Where in your life right now do you most feel the truth that you exist only because of Him?

“Lord, You are the One who gives me breath and purpose. Hold me close and steady my heart in Your presence. Let my life reflect the truth that I exist only because of You. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: You Are So Deeply Loved

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 “Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.” Jeremiah 2:32 (KJV)

The God Who Is Loved… and Forgotten
by C D Swanson

There is a tender ache in this verse. God speaks as One who knows the depth of love offered by His faithful children — those who cling to Him, honor Him, and treasure His presence. Their devotion rises to Him like a sweet offering, warming His heart and glorifying His name.

Yet He also speaks with sorrow: many forget Him entirely. Not because He is unworthy, but because the world distracts, deceives, and dulls the soul. The One who created, sustained, protected, and redeemed is often pushed aside, ignored, or remembered only in moments of need.

Still, God waits. Still, He calls. Still, He loves with a depth beyond measure. This verse reveals both the beauty of those who remain devoted and the heartbreak of a Father whose children wander far from Him. It is a reminder that love for God matters — deeply — and that He treasures every heart that remembers Him.

Lord, keep Your people close, never drifting, never forgetting. Let their love be a steady offering to the God who never stops loving. In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: May We Be Instruments For Your Glory~

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“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18

 

Actions For God Through God
by C D Swanson

Today I watched my husband live out the Gospel in the most ordinary aisle of a store. An elderly woman, 87 years old and moving slowly in her motorized cart, struggled to reach even the simplest items. Without hesitation, he stepped beside her, becoming her strength where hers had faded. He lifted what she could not lift, reached what she could not reach, and walked patiently with her until every need was met.

He didn’t do it for recognition. He didn’t do it for praise. He did it because kindness is part of who he is — and because Christ lives in him.

Scripture reminds us that real love is not just spoken; it is shown. My husband showed it today. In a world that often rushes past the elderly, he slowed down. In a world that overlooks the weak, he noticed. In a world that forgets gentleness, he carried her bags to her car with care.

This is the kind of love that heaven sees. This is the kind of love that pleases God. This is the kind of love that turns an ordinary moment into holy ground.

His simple act of compassion became a quiet sermon — a reminder that Christ is revealed not only in churches, but in grocery aisles, parking lots, and everyday encounters where mercy is needed.

Lord Jesus, Thank You for the privilege of serving in Your name. Thank You for the gentle moments where kindness becomes worship and simple acts become reflections of Your heart. Bless my husband for the compassion he showed today. Bless the woman whose burden he lifted. And bless us, Lord, that we may continue to be instruments of Your love — ready to help, ready to notice, ready to serve. May our hands be Your hands, and our actions be Your truth lived out in the world. Amen.

⭐ Reflective Question

Whom can I quietly serve today, so that Christ’s love becomes visible through my actions?

 

 

DEAR GOD: We Love You So Much~

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“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” — Colossians 3:17

❤️ Being in Love With Christ & Offering All You Do for Him
by C D Swanson~

To be in love with Christ is to let His presence shape your motives, soften your heart, and guide your actions. It’s not just believing in Him — it’s living for Him. When your work, your choices, your service, and even your quiet moments are offered to Jesus, they become worship.

Love for Christ transforms ordinary tasks into holy devotion. Folding laundry becomes gratitude. Helping someone becomes ministry. Choosing kindness becomes obedience. And every sacrifice becomes a gift laid at His feet.

What does offering “all you do” to Christ look like in your daily life?

Lord Jesus, teach me to love You with my whole heart and to offer every action, every word, and every quiet thought for Your glory. Let my life be a living offering of devotion, shaped by Your Spirit and anchored in Your love. In Your holy name, amen.

 

DEAR GOD: All Day Shall I Glorify Your Name~

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Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

 All Day, All Night — A Life That Glorifies Him
by C D Swanson~

 This verse is one of Scripture’s clearest declarations of constant devotion. It doesn’t limit praise to morning prayer, Sunday worship, or quiet moments. It calls us into a continuous relationship — a rhythm of awareness, gratitude, and love that stretches from sunrise to sunset and carries us into the night.

This verse teaches that glorifying God is not an event but a state of being. It is the alignment of the heart with the truth that God is worthy at every hour. When praise becomes continual, it shapes our thinking, our reactions, our choices, and our inner peace. It becomes a stabilizing force — a spiritual anchor that keeps us centered no matter what the day brings.

Heartfelt devotion flows from this understanding. When you glorify Him “at all times,” your day becomes a conversation with God. You wake with gratitude. You walk with awareness. You rest with trust. You end the night with peace.

This is how a relationship becomes constant — not through pressure, but through presence. Through remembering Him in the small moments, whispering thanks in the quiet ones, and leaning on Him in the difficult ones. It is a life lived in companionship with the One who never leaves your side.

LORD teach me to glorify You in every hour. Let my thoughts rise to You in the morning, my actions honor You throughout the day, and my rest be held in Your peace at night. Make my relationship with You steady, sincere, and alive — a continual praise that flows from a grateful heart. Walk with me, speak to me, and keep me close all day long and into the night. 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: New Chapters-New Beginnings-Same YOU Forever~

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Isaiah 43: 19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

New Chapters
by C D Swanson~

Every ending is a divine invitation to renewal. When one book closes, it’s not the end of your story — it’s the beginning of a new volume written by grace. God’s hand turns the page, not to erase what was, but to reveal what’s next. The chapters you’ve lived have shaped your wisdom; the ones ahead will unfold your purpose. Each page is artfully and carefully written by the Master who only wants what is best for us. He is there through all the pages of our lives.  He is within the fabric of the pages and intricately woven through each Word that encompasses us.  He is the path. He is the way. He is the light. He is LIFE.

“LORD – thank You for Your hands of mercy and love that is given me since before I was born, and continues now and all the days of my life, until I come home to You, in Jesus name.”