LORD, Let Them Live Before You Scripture:“If only Ishmael might live under Your blessing!”— Genesis 17:18 LORD God Almighty, You are the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.You are the God who sees generations before they are born, who knows every child by name, and who is not limited by the failures of parents, families,…
Author: Lisa Rene Delgado
I enjoy writing, drawing, photography, and gardening. I like to do things on a whim, and laughter is my way of breaking a cold, mean spirit, so the jokes are almost daily, especially in hard times. I am more of a student than a teacher; we can learn much from others with a teachable spirit. I believe in Jesus Christ, and I know that without Him, I could not get through the moments of each day. I have lived with depression most of my life. That is my Mahle, which means (Weakness). Through Day's Journey, Jesus helps me get through each day by talking to me, loving me, and by His encouraging Word. Time spent with Him enables me to press on and see things from His Perspective and the perspective of others; I believe we can find nuggets of wisdom if we are willing to learn and listen to others' cultures and life experiences. We can learn from the mouths of babes, nature, and animals; even the ant is a great teacher if we are willing to walk in our Day's Journey with an open mind and heart with our Great Teacher, Jesus Christ, who all things were made, and holds all things together for our good.
Crossing Over
Day’s Journey — And God Began to Rebuild Scripture:“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”— Genesis 1:1–2 Opening Prayer Father, quiet my heart before You. Help me…
Day’s Journey Youth: Let Life Speak Loudly
Opening Prayer Extra Hands Youth Discussion Guide LORD, King of Glory, We invite You into this room, into this conversation, and into every heart represented here. Open the ancient doors, and let the King of Glory enter. Who is this King of Glory? The LORD, strong and mighty.The LORD, mighty in battle. Father, we ask…
Let Life Speak Loudly
Prayer for Children, Youth, and the Hopeless LORD, King of Glory,let Grace come running to those who feel alone. LORD, King of Glory,open up the gates of heaven,and let Hope shine like the morning sunin darkened hearts. O LORD, King of Glory,let Prudence guard our children’s steps. Assign Courage as mighty men.to stand at the…
Joshua and the Basket of Fruit
Children’s Day Journey Reflection Memory Verse:“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”— Galatians 5:22–23 Joshua the spotted fawn sat alone at the picnic table near the meadow pond. The table was covered with a red-and-white cloth, but Joshua did not feel very hungry. His little hooves…
Extra Hands: A Meal that Serves Life and Hope
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”— Galatians 6:2 Damien did not want anyone to know how tired he was. At school, he kept his hoodie pulled low and his answers short. He laughed when others laughed. He shrugged when people asked…
Suicide Awareness Month
Helping Hands Day’s Journey Reflection Scripture Anchor:“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you invited Me in.”— Matthew 25:35 The first time I heard the phrase passive suicide, it was from H. Norman Wright, a counselor…
Today
Hebrews 4:6-7 NKJV[6] Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience, [7] again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do…