Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. Romans 12:10

Concern for friends, family, and even total strangers has brought me to my knees and to what seems like endless tears. I read something very sad this morning about a woman I do not know personally, but to whom my heart is eternally connected. She is not my natural born sister, but a sister none the less; one whose heart is connected to mine by the power, love, and family bond of our Lord, Savior, and Friend, our precious Jesus. She is hurting and has reached out to those of us she does not know though her blog. Her heart is hurting over something her sister is going through and she asked her readers to pray. No details, just please pray. No details needed Beth; He already knows.

Sadness continues as I think about some of my own personal struggles, along with a family member who is in a constant battle with a mental illness and a dear friend who daily seems to teeter-totter between life and death. A friend whose heart is broken because her husband forgot her birthday, and yet another friend facing surgery with an uncertain outcome are also uppermost on my mind and in my prayers today.

I am also saddened today in knowing there are those who do not believe in our Creator, who think all of life is merely a series of accidents and scientific phenomena. I know with every ounce of my being that we were created on purpose by a God who truly loves us with a love no one will ever fully understand this side of heaven.

I have no doubt that scientists who try to disprove the existence of a Creator will forever be scratching their heads over how to explain love. Love is not a molecular structure, it just is. God, our Creator, just is. He created us to love Him and each other. Period. The mystery of how we love will forever be just that, a mystery. But, what joy it truly is to love and be loved.

Love is what knits our hearts together as human beings; sisters and brothers in Christ who have the ability to truly feel each other’s pain. I don’t have to know you to be saddened by your uncomfortable circumstances, nor do I have to know you to find joy in your successes. Our hearts are connected by the One who sacrificed so much for so many.

I am so very thankful for the invisible string that connects my heart to yours. Our heart-to-heart connection is a mystery created on purpose by our loving Father for a multitude of reasons. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: God loves us through each other. If it were not for the invisible connection of love, not one of us would want to continue this life one more day. Love is as essential as breathable air and water.

You may be facing a struggle today that makes it difficult to feel anything, especially love. I want you to know, you are not alone. You are invisibly connected to so many through the power of a love so big, we cannot fathom. God Himself has connected us to each other. Pray to feel that connection. Ask God to love you today through someone of His choosing. Reach out to someone, anyone you trust with your heart, or even through this website to total strangers who, I guarantee, will pray for you just as you would pray for them. I trust you would pray for me if I asked you to, so please know I will and do pray for you. And please, whatever you do, regardless of your circumstances, remember that Jesus died for you and loves you more than anyone else on this earth ever will. Allow Him to love you through someone today.

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Are you in a place of joy today? If so, I’m so happy and thankful. We all need a few good days to balance out the bad. May we never forget Who to thank for the joyful, take-our-breath-away moments that reel us back during dark days.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6

Who does God want to love through us today? Pray with me please.

Holy Father, Creator of all things good, I thank You for love and a connection with my brothers and sisters only You can explain. Please help me to love the way You want me to love and to love in such a way that the one you’ve given me to love actually feels Your presence and feels the love You have for them. I pray for hurting hearts, for a healing balm to soothe the sorrow and pain into nothingness. Because of Your love, may peace abound. Show me please, Lord, who You want to love through me today. Thank You, precious Lord, for loving me. Your love truly is amazing! In the matchless name of my Lord, Savior, and Friend, amen.

In His embrace,

Toni

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We’ve all had times when we feel like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. God, are You listening? Don’t You care about me anymore?

We recently had a wonderful discussion in my small group about this topic. Why does God heal some and not others? Why do some seem to have it all, while others of us must struggle?

I believe the answer is in knowing God has a plan and a purpose for everything in our lives. Regardless as to whether or not He chooses to heal, He still expects and deserves to be honored and loved. Regardless if He chooses to give us our earthly desires, He still expects and deserves to be respected and obeyed. Regardless of how the enemy tries to knock us down, God still wants and deserves our admiration and love.

We also must remember that NO is an answer, too. Sometimes He says NO for our own good, and sometimes He says NO for His honor and glory to be revealed later on.

Then why should I even bother to pray?

I’m so glad you asked! ☺

We pray because we need to pray. We pray because it’s much more important to have the relationship with our Creator than it is to treat Him as a magic genie where we simply ask and expect our wish to come true.

Let’s put it this way: Let’s say you are one of my very best friends and I’m having a rough day. I call telling you I need a friend. You rush over to find me a mess in need of an extra dose of love. I spew my problems all over while you patiently listen and try to think of a way to help. You offer as much encouragement as possible while still listening intently. I finally stop being a weepy mess. We pray, asking God for guidance and comfort, and then you leave. Whew!

Were you able to solve my problem? No. Were you a good listener? Yes. Did I feel better for having spent time with you? Yes. You did not take my problem with you, but just being here, listening, and showing concern made it easier to deal with. The hug you gave me was like a hug from God Himself. Your presence made me feel better.

Our time spent with our Lord, Savior, and Friend is just the same. If we truly take Him at His word and believe we can actually abide in His love, then we will always feel better after having spent uninterrupted, heart-to-heart time with Him. His presence makes it better!

This side of heaven, we will never understand why God does what He does, or doesn’t do what He doesn’t do. We can, however, find peace in knowing God does love us ALL THE TIME, regardless if we think He’s listening or not. Let’s do our best to remember He’s not a magic genie, but a trusted Friend and Father who chooses to be with us any time of the day or night. He’s with us all the time. That alone makes it better.

Dear Holy Father, Thank You for always knowing what’s best for me. Thank You for always being here to listen and love. Help me, please, to remember Your plan is always best. I love You more than words can express. In the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, amen.

In His embrace,

Toni

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Dear friends,

A sincere apology to all who have commented on one or more of my posts over the last few months and did not receive my reply. As with most things, I find myself learning the web-site world bit by bit.

I was under the impression that when I commented back to you (as I have for every comment), that you received my response via e-mail. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I failed to add the necessary link for that to occur so each response was only logged on the web-site and not delivered to you personally. I am so very sorry for that. I ask forgiveness if you have been offended in any way.

Thankfully, this issue has now been resolved and you will in fact receive responses from me in your e-mail. Yay!!

I want you to know how much I enjoy reading your comments. It can sometimes be a lonely world as a writer, not knowing if anyone is reading or enjoying what is written. So, when someone takes the time to comment, it reminds any writer that someone out there is indeed reading and appreciating the effort.

I also love how you take time to pray for and write to a fellow reader in their time of need. I think that is one of my favorite parts of this new world I’ve entered into.

Watching others minister to one another, knowing hearts are being joined together even through a computer screen delights my heart. Only God can do something this amazing!

Thank you for your time, it means more than you know.

In His embrace,

Toni

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is

For brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1

Easter is always a difficult day for me. It’s a day of sadness and joy, both bitter and sweet at the same time.

The joy, of course, is from the incredible celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. It is a day of worship and gratitude for all He has done to procure our souls for eternity with Him in paradise. We celebrate because we know Jesus and want only to show the world how much we love Him and how much we honor His selfless, un-repayable sacrifice.

Church is overflowing with people glowing in Worship, as well as those whose hearts are still searching for why we are so in love with Jesus. I am joined by many, I’m sure, in prayer for those who still don’t understand, for those whose hearts are still unsure if this Jesus guy is all the Bible says He is. We pray for something, anything, in this service to touch their hearts, to reach the depths of their souls. We pray a certain song, or a few words of the sermon will draw them in. We pray something will make them want to understand why we lift our hands in praise and why we sing at the top of our lungs, “Hosanna in the highest!”

The joy of the resurrection is moved aside as I see the images in my mind of the tremendous torture Jesus had to endure for our sake. It brings me to uncontrollable tears as the Pastor reads the words that describe the pain and suffering Jesus willingly took on so we would be forgiven by our Heavenly Father for our multitude of sins.

I still do not understand why we call the day three days prior, “Good Friday.”  I understand the reason in my head, but it still makes no sense in my heart. To me, there is nothing “good” about what Jesus endured. I feel so helpless in knowing there is nothing I can do to wipe away the blood, tears, and pain of the One I worship and adore. My gratitude is beyond words.

Oh what an incredible day of joy, mixed with the sadness of suffering and the sorrow of knowing there are still so many so far from understanding the saving grace of Jesus.

And yet, we celebrate, as we should. We celebrate our lives once lost to sin and eternal punishment, now also resurrected into eternal life. We praise the Lord for salvation so undeserved. We stand with arms stretched toward the heavens in praise and worship of the One who loves us that much.

Easter, a celebration? Oh yes! A celebration of Jesus’ victory over evil, His victory over sin, and His victory over death. He has risen! What a glorious day! 

Heavenly Father, we are so unworthy of You and Your Son, yet we stand in awe of how much You love us. “Thank You” seems inadequate, yet we say just that. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Please dear Father, help us to never forget Easter. As each new day dawns, may we remember Your sacrifice and never forget our duty to show others how much You love them too. In Jesus’ matchless name, amen.

Will you commit with me to remember the Easter celebration every day? He is risen and the Holy Spirit resides in each of us! What a glorious day!

In His embrace,

Toni

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Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.   But he was pierced for our transgressions, … he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 NIV

Dear friends,

I wish to thank those who took me up on my offer to write the names of loved ones we are praying salvation for. Below is the list of those whom we care so deeply about, that we pray to our most gracious Lord on their behalf, for a fresh look at the One who chose to die in our place.

As you read these names of the lost, please pray this prayer of salvation with me.

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of each name listed below. We know You love each one even more than we do. We know it is Your desire for each one to come to know You in a very personal, intimate way. We ask Lord for You to speak more loudly, to turn their eyes toward You and to make Yourself abundantly clear to them. Father, please remove the barrier that keeps them from You. We pray Lord for this Easter season to have an impact that will not go unnoticed this time. We thank You and love You from our very core. Thank You for loving us so very much that You chose to sacrifice Your only Son so that we may be safe and secure in Your embrace. Help us dear Lord to never, ever, take this incredible gift for granted. In the matchless name of Jesus we pray, amen.

Marilyn, Mel, Trish, Ariel, Jess, Charlie, Connor, Ryan, Mom, Bobby, Brennen, Brice, Danielle, Kim, Dale, Linda, Mark, Jaime, Monse, Nell, Karl, Mike, JD, Melvenia, Benjamin, Ben Jr., Zoe, Earlean, Cleaster , Wanda, Roxanne, Tina, Tashia, Kameia, Breanna, Tierra, Tionna, Jessie, Frank Jr., Ralph, Ronnie, Gilbert, Alan, Linda, Donnie, Ashley, Laurie, Russell, Dolly, Donna, Henrietta, Joe, Tinker, Danny, Johnny, Brenda, Lin, Adam, Jenn, Tony, Jeff and Jess.

Thank you for praying.

Happy Easter! He is risen!

In His embrace,

Toni

Pray with me please:

Father God, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You on behalf of our loved ones still in search of truth and the saving knowledge of our Savior and King. Lord, as we celebrate this Holy week and coming Easter services, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to knock down the walls that separate so many from coming to truly know You.

We pray Father, for the power of Jesus’s life, ministry, death and resurrection to flood the hearts and minds of those who so desperately need You.

If doubt is present, please bring truth. If fear is present, please bring comfort. If anger is present, please bring peace.

As we pray to You about those we know who need to feel the healing touch of our Savior, we ask that You would speak to each one of them individually. Please, Dear Lord, break away the chains that bind them to Satan’s grip and help them to be forever set free.

Father God, where we fall short and are in need of restoration, we pray the prayer of David in Psalm 51:10; create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Dearest Jesus, we worship and adore You and praise Your holy name for the sacrifice of all sacrifices. Our gratitude is beyond words, our adoration incomplete this side of heaven. We pray our actions this week will be worthy of all You’ve done. May all we do and say be honoring and pleasing to You. In Your matchless name we pray, amen.

Friends, I offer this prayer as we come upon Good Friday and Easter/Resurrection Sunday. This day is a time of reflection for me as I am daily blown away by the love and sacrifice of our Savior and Friend. He alone is worthy of our praise!

I would ask that you leave a comment containing the names of those you are praying this prayer for. Then, please pray for others who post the same. There are over 45 of us, so if we all list those we are praying for, that means they are being prayed for over 45 times!

I’ll start: Johnny, Brenda, Lin, Adam, Jenn, Tony, Jeff and Jess.

Thank you for praying, I promise to do the same.

Happy Easter!

In His embrace,

Toni

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good,

for His loving kindness is everlasting. Psalm 107:1

Dear friends,

It is with a grateful heart that I write to you today.

As I sat with the Lord this morning contemplating and praying about what to write, I found my mind wandering in gratitude for the beauty of our backyard. It isn’t something you will ever see in a gardening magazine, or even a rustic farm periodical. It is however, a place my husband and I find quite peaceful and relaxing.

I am ever so grateful for the beautiful birds that have come back from a winter break. Their sweet songs bring joy to even the dullest day. So far we’ve seen Robin’s, Cardinal’s, Blue Bird’s, Woodpecker’s and an assortment of other’s I’m unsure of.

Spring has arrived early to northern Indiana. We have flowers blooming that should still be in winter slumber and trees budding that should still be bare and lifeless. Though I am a lover of winter, the warmth and beauty of this early spring brings me great joy.

I am so very grateful for my incredible husband. For the first time in our short marriage, he has found himself having to share me and my time with another man; a man I love so very much who calls me Mama. Joshua is home for a short time while he awaits entry into the Air Force. He, also, has had to learn to share. I was a single parent most of Joshua’s life, so having another man in the home now is new for him. I am so very thankful for my guys and how well they get along and have embraced one another. My three favorite men in the whole world are Jesus, Jerry and Joshua. Without either of them, my life would not be complete.

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Poust

I am grateful for our good health, jobs that provide the necessities of life and a warm, comfortable bed to sleep in every night.

I am grateful for good friends who show me love and acceptance especially when I am feeling a bit discouraged.

I am grateful for you, yes you! I am grateful you take the time to read what I write. I pray always for these words to be of blessing and encouragement to you. I am grateful for how you forgive poor grammar or typed errors, bending more toward grace that comes from knowing my words are from my heart and not necessarily english teacher ready. Thank you, too, for spreading the word about this ministry. I most definitely pray what I write will encourage and help others to find their way closer to Jesus. Thank you for sharing what blesses and encourages you. Thank you.

I am so very grateful for the new things I learn each day about God and how He loves us so very much. I am grateful to know He is not a magic genie or a puppet master, but a Creator and Father who longs to be first in our lives. I am so very grateful to know my life matters to Him and that He has a plan and purpose for my every breath.

Yes, this day is a day of gratitude for sure.

Father God, You are the lover of my soul and redeemer of my faults. Thank You is never enough, but I do, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I pray our gratitude is a sweet song to Your ears. Our lives are in Your hands, our hearts are in Your keeping. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

Okay, it’s your turn. I am asking everyone reading this to post a comment. Yes, even you! Everyone has something to be grateful for. What are you grateful for this day? Just click the comment link below and type away. ☺

Having a bad day and can’t think of anything? That’s okay, but even in our darkest days, we can and should find gratitude.

Seriously in a funk and need prayer? Then just say I need prayer. I promise you will be lifted up to our Heavenly Father by me and other faithful readers.

Not a comment kind of person? Will you please comment anyway? What if your gratitude is just what another reader needs to hear?

Thank you in advance. I can’t wait to read about what you are grateful for!

In His embrace,

Toni

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and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

I learned at a very early age that in order to be accepted, I needed to conform to what others thought was acceptable. I needed to be more like my sister, more like the popular girls in school, more like just about anyone other than myself. I was ridiculed by many of my peers, but what hurt the most was being ridiculed by my family. I wasn’t like my older sister. She was more feminine; while I was a tomboy from the word go. I didn’t like playing with the other girls nearly as much as I liked playing with the neighborhood boys. I preferred sports over dolls and running around outside to indoor anything.

There were times when I tried to fit in, hoping to be accepted and loved. I tried the girly thing and acted more like my sister, but to no avail. Not only was I uncomfortable trying to be someone I wasn’t, but it didn’t work anyway. No matter how hard I tried, I still wasn’t favored in the eyes of so many. I was just Toni. I was quiet, shy, and boyish; sadly, not the apple of mom or dad’s eye.

Though many of my childhood memories are fraught with negativity and pain, I can honestly say I am grateful for many of the lessons learned along the way. I am a different person today because of those negative experiences.

Having felt the sting of being considered unacceptable has made me a much more tolerant and compassionate person. Though bigotry sees it as a flaw, I am colorblind. Not colorblind visually, but colorblind intellectually and emotionally. We all bleed red and look the same on the inside. We all feel pain the same way and have a need to be accepted and loved. A physically blind person, who’s never seen different colored skin, will never be marred by racism or bigotry, a gift many will tell you they cherish as much as the sighted cherish our gift of vision.

The church I will always consider home uses the phrase “come as you are” as a mantra of sorts. Those who’ve yet to enter the building will see the sign on the outside and think it means to come dressed as you are; no fancy clothes required. Though that is part of the intent, there is a deeper meaning. Once you enter and begin to get to know those who worship and serve, the meaning becomes clear. It is simply to arrive and let God clean up what ever mess you’ve found yourself in; whether filthy rich or poor, clean shaven or bearded, tattooed and pierced, damaged, bruised and broken, or simply one seeking to find purpose in life; come as you are and let God heal and renew your spirit. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Though I had a rough start in life, I am ever so thankful for where that rough start has led me. The family of God has taken this scrawny, tomboy of a girl and taught me what true love and acceptance is all about. I am loved and accepted by the Creator of the world Himself. There are no special qualifications for this type of love and acceptance. Just show up and let God do what God does best: take a willing heart and turn that heart into a useful tool to further the Kingdom of God. The only changing I need to do, to receive the acceptance from God the Father, is the willingness for Him to help me be the best me I can be. And that goes for you too!

Though I’m still a work in progress and have much yet to learn, I am humbled by the cross, the place where Jesus gave His life for mine, love so freely given. God loves us just as we are, but wants better for and of us.

Come as you are to the foot of the cross, where life begins anew and love abounds.

Father God, oh how You blow me away with Your acceptance and love. Thank You for loving each and every one of us, regardless of how we look or where we come from. The ground is level at the foot of the cross. Thank You, thank You, thank You! May we be worthy of such love. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

May the Lord bless you and keep you in His tender care.

In His embrace,

Toni

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You may have heard it said; in order to develop your relationship with the Lord, make sure first thing in the morning, you have quiet time alone with the Him. As a young Christian, I too, heard this many times from well meaning Christians. I chalked it up to them being morning people, feeling I could have my quiet time with the Lord any time of the day. What was so special about the morning anyway?

As time went on and I began to grow in my faith, I noticed that if I did not begin my day with God, then He would easily be left out altogether. More times than I want to admit, I never found or made time to be with Him at all. I would feel guilty. I let God down, again. Slowly I began to realize that I was not only letting God down, I was letting myself down too. When I made it a priority to begin my day with Him, I found each day began in peace. But when I did not begin my day with the Lord, peace was much harder to come by.

This morning as I was having my quiet time with the Lord, it came to me that I really do cherish that time of day with my Savior. It truly is “quiet” time. No noise in the house; no television, no music, no voices other than mine and His. It has become precious time that I look forward to each morning. It’s like spiritual exercise for my soul. I feel like I’ve begun my day in the healthiest way possible.

This is not to say that you can not find your own special time with God. Quiet time in the morning sets up my day in a way that works for me. If I start my day with Him, I finish my day with Him, along with many special chats throughout the day. Pray without ceasing, becomes more of a reality, than a daunting request. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Whether you are a morning person or not, I encourage you to find that very special time just for you and your Heavenly Father to have quiet, uninterrupted time together. I promise you will not be sorry. ☺

Heavenly Father, You know me best. You know my thoughts even before I speak. Thank You for giving me Your time, whether it be in the morning, afternoon, or evening. I love you so. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

and what does the LORD require of you

but to do justice, to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

We’ve all done our share of blaming someone or something else for our poor choices and crazy decisions. Somehow we find it easy to justify our actions if someone else can be implicated too. Blaming others for our poor choices seems to be an epidemic these days. Court rooms and jail cells are filled with people claiming to be innocent. Not me! I didn’t do it! It’s not my fault!

Some blame childhood issues for poor choices. They would do and be better if only they had grown up in a different home, with different parents, in a different city, or gone to a better school. If only this or that, and I would be a better me. If only…

If life isn’t going according to plan, who can I blame? I’d do better if only my mate were this, if only my job was that, if only I had more money. If only…

The very first example of blaming someone else for our actions was in the Garden of Eden.

And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.” Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” Genisis 3:11-13

I remember as a child trying desperately not to get into trouble because I feared the consequences. Out of fear, I learned to blame one of my siblings because even if my transgression was later found out, at least implicating others would buy a little time before punishment. Please raise your virtual hand if you are guilty of this with me.

As an adult, I’ve learned more and more about personal responsibility and how precious and important it is to be honest with others and especially with God. He knows all and sees all anyway, so why even try to fool Him? It seems so silly even as I write this, but we’ve all tried to pull one over on God. It’s our human nature!

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Proverbs 28:13

God does not expect perfection, but He does expect honesty and integrity. He knows our weaknesses and human nature, but loves us enough to have prepared a plan for our redemption. Jesus, our Redeemer, came to give life everlasting. When we ask, He forgives.

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

Walking humbly, to this girl’s heart anyway, means to walk in truth. Truth is not always pretty. Sometimes the truth does in fact hurt, but it’s usually only pride that is hurt.

The prideful side of the lack of truth is what makes this all the more silly. We don’t tell the truth, because we don’t want others to think poorly of us. We would rather tell a lie than to face the humiliation of the truth. Huh? Around and around it goes.

When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

I write this today because I’ve seen way too much dishonesty and lack of humility in my short little life. The race for the presidential candidacy is driving some of my emotion over this. What ever happened to guys like Honest Abe and George (I cut down the cherry tree) Washington?

What ever happened to taking pride in ones honor? I give you my word of honor… I long for the days when that was all we needed for a contract. Our word was our bond. To break ones word of honor was shameful, and shame was all we needed to get back on the right track.

I love this quote! “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle. You will notice this is not about perfection, but excellence. Perfection is unachievable this side of heaven, but excellence is an attainable goal.

If from this day on.you ever struggle with truth and blaming others for your transgressions, I ask you to join me in pledging to be a person of total truth, the kind of truth that leads to excellence in character. Being fully honest about our own shortcomings frees us from guilt and shame. I promise this, if you choose a pledge of total truth, you will find enormous peace flowing from God Himself as He washes you clean.

 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

I pledge to be a person of total truth, a person who honors others with enough respect to tell them the truth. I pledge to not dishonor another by implicating them in my failure. I pledge to seek forgiveness of those I have wronged and to receive the forgiveness Jesus so freely gives as I ask to be washed clean.

Father God, I thank You for lessons learned about how valuable my character truly is. Thank You for your Word which leads me always to the love and redemption of the One You sent to cover my sin. Thank You Jesus for washing this girl clean each and every day. I love You more than words can say. In Your matchless name, Amen.

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In His embrace,

Toni