Lord, even though I am not feeling very thankful this morning, I want to thank You for another beautiful Monday. You would think the first day of a new week would be something to look forward to. Unfortunately, that is not the case--at least today. I am not feeling very excited this morning. It is a very slow starting Monday for me, and I am soooo tired. However, I am thankful that You have blessed me with another day and another chance to shine for You. Help me to perk up and remember all the many reasons I have to be happy about. I am so thankful for You and for the Love and Mercy You show me every minute of every day--especially Mondays. Thank You for my family, my health, my family's health, clean water to drink, food to eat and money to have internet service to share this prayer! Thank You for coffee, Lord...thank YOU! Thank You for the little things today and thank You for helping me drag myself out of bed today! I love You, Lord. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen. … [Read more...]
Prayer of Thanks
Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for allowing me to be born in a country where I am free to worship You. I am so very thankful for all that You do for me each day... You fill my days with many blessings, abounding mercy, unlimited forgiveness and endless love. I am in awe of You. Thank You for my beautiful and healthy children and the relationship that I have with them. Thank You for the wonderful friendships that you have blessed me with. Thank You for sending Your Son to pay the price for my sins. I am so very thankful to be Your baby girl. I love, You, Daddy. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen. … [Read more...]
Sunset Celebration
Among the West Virginia hills, our family has a tropical tradition originating along the shores of Key West! Sound like an unlikely combination? Add toddlers, teenagers, cousins, neighbors, s'mores, and guitars and you're instantly in the Hott Family's nightly tradition: SUNSET CELEBRATION! Secluded among the trees on our mountain ridge, we were first unaware of our sunsets until a devastating Parkinson's diagnosis for my young husband in 2008 found us in need to renovate our home. After making some accommodations for a first floor master suite and planning needs for future facilities, we managed to shake up our rooms and re+arrange not only our house but our daily lives. Funny how the news of a chronic illness can make a seemingly smooth life change to something shaky as a "fiddler on the roof"! Just as this classic play is immersed in traditions of faith, Fiddler on the Roof reminds me that in an instant, what we believe to be God’s plan can change and the only constant we have … [Read more...]
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