Lord, as I venture into my daily schedule
many, many things compete for my attention.....
Help me to weigh carefully that to which I direct my attention, lest I become weary early in the day and forfeit valuable discernment later in the day. Help me, Lord, to allow into my field of vision only those things which have purpose in You and are useful. Strengthen me, Lord, as I address the more difficult situations and tasks. Help me not to lapse into discouragement or lethargy, but to maintain my level of trust in You. Help me to not overlook or miss the points of learning or the special blessings You would drop into my day. Lord, help me to maintain a pace conducive to what You would show me, and help me to reject gracefully the interruptions that would rob away my time or focus on You. Lord, help me to avoid that which is trivial in Your sight and focus on that which is urgent in Your sight. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

"My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up."
Psalm 5:3 NKJ

© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Oh, Lord..... You are so generous in Your gifts unto us..... in You there is great bounty..... Being in Your presence is like walking in an orchard in time of harvest..... Looking up I see fruit all around me in the trees. And I know that I may reach up and pick..... and then taste..... and savor that which has been given. And the store before me is plentiful and full of all good things. As I sample what you have provided, I am overwhelmed at Your goodness..... Your fruits burst with new life, and they bring rich nourishment to my soul. Thank You, Lord, that you give endless supply. What rich experience is found in You.....

"My fruit is better than
gold, yes, than fine gold....."
Proverbs 8:19a NKJ

© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf