Batch Batchelder

The number of people reading a post or following an account is not a useful indicator of whether or not the ideas within are made up or not.

Act accordingly.

Open, O doors and bolts of my heart,

that Christ the King of Glory may enter!

Enter, O my Light, and enlighten my darkness;

Enter, O my Life, and quicken my deadness;

Enter, O my Physician, and heal my wounds;

Enter, O Divine Fire, and burn up the thorns of my sins;

Ignite my inward parts and my heart

with the flame of your love;

Enter, O my King, and dest... See more

The past is a teacher, not a judge. Your next move matters more than your last mistake.

The shortest path is the one you don't abandon.

PRAYER

CONFESSION: Lord,

help me to face the truth about myself.

Help me to hear my words as others hear them,

to see my face as others see me;

let me be honest enough to recognize

my impatience and conceit;

let me recognize my anger and selfishness;

give me sufficient humility to accept

my own weaknesses for what they are.

Give me the grace to say, “I was w... See more

A reminder from Atomic Habits:

"Time will multiply whatever you feed it.

Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy."

"Your first task is to find what feels effortless to you.

Your second task is to put maximum effort into it."

This day I pray for my enemies.

I pray for them by name, lifting them to your throne.

I pray for them because you ask me to pray for them.

I pray for them because I am your child,

and in order to live in keeping with your ways,

I must pray for my enemies.

I bless my enemies by name.

I ask that you bless them today with your presence.

I ask that you draw th... See more