Some of my fondest memories are of family meals together. I think one of the unifying aspects of all our meals together was Prayer. Prayer brought us all together. We were all equal…all believers who were giving thanks and praying to our God for our food and time spent together at that very moment. It was peace and unity together…not just a meal.
I still love family meals together and we pray now just as we did when I was a child. I’m proud to keep these traditions going setting wonderful examples for my children and hopefully they will for their children.
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Where your treasure is, there your heart will be
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. These words invite us to examine not just what we say we value, but what truly holds our attention and devotion.
We live in a world that constantly encourages us to gather more—more possessions, more recognition, more security. It is easy to let our hearts become attached to things that are temporary. Yet the condition of our hearts can be measured by what we pursue most earnestly and protect most carefully.
Treasure is not limited to money or material wealth. Treasure includes our time, our energy, our thoughts, and our affections. Whatever we consistently invest in becomes the place where our hearts settle. If we invest primarily in earthly gain, our hearts will be tied to outcomes that can shift and disappear. But if we invest in what honors God—acts of compassion, generosity, obedience, and sharing the hope of Christ—our hearts become anchored in eternity.
Our real wealth is not what we accumulate, but what we dedicate to God’s purposes. Every opportunity to do good, to encourage someone, to speak truth in love, and to reflect Christ becomes eternal treasure. These investments never diminish. They endure.
The challenge is not whether we possess treasure, but whether our treasure aligns with eternal priorities. When we intentionally lay up treasure in heaven, our hearts follow—and in doing so, we discover a deeper peace and lasting joy.
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Luke 12:34
– From Pastor Willis J. Ferrell of (The Redemption Center Church) Danville, Virginia
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The Serenity Prayer
“God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.”
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Pray for difficult relationships.
Many times when I felt at a roadblock with a friend or family member I had nothing else left to do but Pray. I’ve learned my lesson because Prayer should have been at the forefront to begin with in all my relationships.
Countless times when no other human option worked Prayer came thru. God has healed relationships in my life and helped create peace thru wisdom gained from specific Prayer.
Now I make sure I Pray before phone calls with family, outings with friends, business relationships and more. I Pray for wisdom, guidance, direction and protection often to help me navigate relationships. I wouldn’t be effective on my own with taking direction from God thru Prayer. -
Pray for those who mistreat you.
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
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Jesus Prayed
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
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My Mother’s Prayers
My Mom prayed about everything and for everyone. It was her calm to life’s storms. Prayer defeated my Mom’s worries. I watched her love Jesus and have a deep relationship with God until the day she died. She wanted us to know God, Pray first, love others, and have Faith in Jesus Christ, our Heavenly Father, & The Holy Spirit.
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