Eager and grasping for safety, I shut myself away with you. I anticipate this time apart. But is this a true home?

The safety I feel here dissipates the moment I rise and greet the day. Fear sets in, my quiet closet forgotten.

Lord, let me dwell with you, not simply visit. My time with you is no retreat and it is available to me at all times, in all places.

Let me bring you with me into all my activities and interactions today, dear Lord.

(Letter #1,712)

Thank you, Lord, for all you will do for me today. Thank you for the problems you will solve and the knots you will unravel. Thank you for the rescue you will provide.

All my strength is weakness.

Let me learn more how to be dependent upon you.

(Letter #1,711)

Let me be a pool of clear water today. Let them come from miles around to drink. Let me be constantly renewing. Let me flow freely for all.

The sun beats on this parched land. Let me ease those who thirst. There is more than enough.

(Letter #1,710)

My thoughts are full of motion and energy, bees buzzing from spot to spot, resisting order and calm.

Lord, slow these movements, quiet me. This morning devotion is not a time for effort.

Make me willing to rest and hear your will.

(Letter #1,709)