Monday Morning Prayer

I am not down, sad, or depressed, but can have those moments

especially

during the holidays.

I know others do also,

thus the following prayer

to begin this week.

Monday Morning Prayer

Lord,

I confess to You that sometimes I feel down, sad, or depressed.

But I know You have joy, gladness, peace, and fulfillment for me right where I am.

Help me to put my hope in You and praise You in the midst of whatever I experience.

Help me to look to You for everything,

for You are my God who puts a smile on my face and joy in my heart.

Amen.

Why are you cast down, O my soul?

And why are you disquieted with in me?

Hope in God;

for I shall yet praise Him,

the help of my countenance and my God.

Psalm 42:11

from Prayers for Emotional Wholeness

by Stormie Omartian

Both photos were taken from my car on my way home from school.

The road in the first one leads up a hill to a sheep farm.

The house is late 1800's and was restored by a friend and her husband.

You have no idea at the bottom that a whole vista of astounding beauty

awaits at the top.

The last one was taken from the front parking lot of 'my' high school.

The hill is across Rt. 147 (Seneca Lake Road),  a major roadway

for 'getting around' back in those hills.

I took this photo mainly for the sky view.

Blessings to you all as you begin your week!