Today I prayed about THE LAST MILE. 95-99% of those who start a marathon cross the finish line. Their success is due to intense training, experience, and oddly, crowd support. Physical exhaustion gives way to their desired goal. The last mile may be the hardest—but it’s no time to quit. Keep going!

Today I prayed about EMBOLDEN. True friends know our potential and strengthen our resolve with their en-courage-ment. We can do the same for ourselves when we blow on the embers, fan the flame, and stoke the fire. Let it roar! #roar #brave #fyp

Today I prayed about PEARLS OF WISDOM. Just as in the formation of a rare and valued pearl, true wisdom requires an initial irritant. It’s how we process, learn from it, and mature that makes it precious. Our faith experience becomes our testimony. #faith #experience #testimony #fyp

Today I prayed about SPILLOVER. One word or action can lead to a positive or negative response. One act of kindness can lead to another for both the giver and the receiver. May our words and actions have a positive ripple effect on our world. #grace #give #prayer #fyp

Today I prayed about PAUSE. One of the most effective tools we have is the ability to linger for a while. It may be beautiful scenery, an important interruption, or a much needed rest from activity. Although temporary, a pause gives us time to remember, regroup, and refresh. 🍂 The pause isn’t th

Today I prayed about SHUNNED. When I was in 4th grade, I took a sleeping bag instead of a blanket to my first slumber party and was mocked. It’s never easy to be different. But different doesn’t mean less—at any age.

Today I prayed about SQUABBLE. It’s a nicer way to describe a disagreement. It might sound light and harmless, but underlying it is an “I’m right and you’re wrong” attitude. The remedy? Prefer one another. #prayer #peace #fyp

Today I prayed about PURE GOLD. 24K gold doesn’t tarnish, rust, or corrode. It’s called a noble metal because of its superior resistance to corruption. We aren’t born 24K. God refines us. The heat removes the impurities until what remains reflects Him.

Today I prayed about CHOICES. How is it that one wrong decision opens up a can of worms? What’s done is done. Now what? A-S-K: Admit the mistake. Seek forgiveness. Keep the faith.

Today I prayed about THE PAST. A wise woman once asked me, “Are you ever going to let go of your little red wagon filled with problems and hurts?” When we let go, His light shines, and we’re free to reach for His promises.

Today I prayed about TAKING TURNS. We could learn from geese. Maturity is taking the lead when it’s your turn and having the humility to know when to drop back and let another fly upfront. When we share the burden, everyone gets there. Honk if you agree. #prayer #leadership

Today I prayed about VULCANIZED. Charles Goodyear discovered that heating raw rubber with sulfur transformed it—making it stronger, flexible and resilient. Forgiveness and grace can do that to us, too. They don’t erase the heat. They transform what it produces. #grace #forgiveness #fyp

Today I prayed about SECOND CHANCES. We all love do-overs when we’ve blown it. In a decision: a chance we didn’t take. In our behavior: a conflict we started. With our time: putting off something—or someone—that really mattered. We may not get a do-over, but God is a God of second chances. #chosen

Today I prayed about DON’T PANIC! I overslept. I didn’t check my calendar. I missed their birthday. I forgot to get gas. I left my grocery list at home. I didn’t pay that bill. Grace, people! Take a deep breath, pray, and make a fresh start.

He’s ever-present. 🩷

#Graduation #fyp