Dear God, you give me all that is good … I pray, O God, that the difficulties you have let befall me not be an impediment to your plan, but rather fulfill it, and draw me closer to you.
O Father. It is your will alone I seek. O God, do with me as you please. I fully accept your decree. O Father, even if I cannot see any good in the situation, may your will be done.
Prayer Journal, November, 2014
Untitled, 2017 [acrylic on board]
“I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart. … As for me, I am poor and needy; but the Lord takes thought for me.” (Ps 40:8,17)
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“The end of all beauties” (November 21s
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“Root out my sin” (November 15th)
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