by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 31, 2022 | Prayer
Grant us patience, understanding, and the wisdom to know when we’re foolish. Oblige us to put aside our own selfishness for the sake of others. Deliver us from the pride that keeps us from turning to you. 1972 CBByrd
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 28, 2022 | Pain, Prayer
A memory from Mar. 27, 2014: “May 1983- 2 couples died in a plane crash near Montgomery, AL in route home from a vacation…..Gloria Galloway was one of those people. She was a classy and kind lady, someone I admired. She and Michael left behind two children....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 24, 2022 | Prayer, spiritual life, writing
Bill shared part of his morning study group’s discussion on Judges: Principles of Victory: “The right prayer might not be, “Lord, take this away” but “Lord, use this as a way through the brokenness of my life right now, to shine Your...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 10, 2022 | desires, emotions, grief, Prayer
3/10/2017 A young man with whom Bill and I had some personal experience in our work with the Rescue Mission 4-5 years ago and who later continued his efforts in substance abuse recovery through another men’s program was sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | Prayer
Sitting and reflecting on the day’s possibilities, waiting for the fog of sleep to dissipate…..which takes a little longer when one drinks decaffeinated coffee! Praying for those I love, those who love me, and those who love those whom I love....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 5, 2022 | Prayer
Short Notes on Prayer- Gleaned from a message by Craig Carter, LHUMC, 1/30/22 (based on book by Pete Grieg) Petition- asking for me. (An act of humility, dependence, and faith.) Matthew 7:7-9- 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it...
