Saturday, June 24th 2025

It’s been quite a while since I have posted here and shared thoughts and a prayer. And no, I haven’t quit praying, or reading and abandoned my spiritual journey.

I am still on my journey to read the bible from cover to cover. I will admit though, I really struggled getting through Psalms. I enjoyed it, yet, so much of it sounded the same and didn’t always keep my enthusiasm up, so I was pretty slow to continue. Today, I started and finished Ecclesiastes, and I decided to power through and finish, and take away what was useful and not to quit.

I think the moral of the story today for me is I have to remember that I am on a spiritual journey, a path, and adventure and that sometimes I will get lost, make a wrong turn, get tired, need a break or whatever. Today though I am reminded that I want, and need the journey and that Jesus is welcoming me back every day, no matter where I am and there is no shame, no guilt, only happiness and joy that I am back.

Dear Father God,

Thank You that You are the God of second chances, and third and yup, infinite chances. I’ve been away from this site and I have missed it. There is a tendency to just give up and abandon our spiritual pursuits. Today, I pray and ask Your help and guidance. Please give me the wisdom, the discipline and the tenacity to continue to grow in You. When I am tempted, give me courage and faith. When I doubt, make me strong. When I lack the strength, lift and carry me.

My heart is joyous and happy today to be back and talking and praying with You. Today, I pray for everyone else in a similar position. I pray for all who have drifted away from their desires to pray and know You better. Guide us all on our spiritual journey and always remind us it is not about the falling away, but rather about the running home. Today, I’m singing the Cochren and Company soong, “Running Home” focused on the verses, “He called my name, and stole my shame. Everything changed when I came running home. I’m running home.”

Run home today. In Jesus Name I pray and sing. Amen.