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 The Quill and Me Today's Bible Verse and Prayer Dec 4th Bible Verse for Today - December 4 Scripture: And everything you do must be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT Reflection: Love is more than a feeling — it is the foundation of every action we take in Christ. When Paul reminds us that everything must be done with love, he is calling us to let love shape our words, our choices, and even the smallest tasks of the day. Love is patient when we are weary, kind when we are tested, and strong when we feel weak. The ocean view reminds us of God’s vastness and His endless mercy. Just as the waves reach the shore again and again, His love continually reaches us. Today, let us choose to let love guide our steps — in how we speak, how we serve, and how we forgive. In doing so, we reflect the heart of God to those around us. Prayer for Today - December 4 Dear Heavenly Father, I praise Your holy name and ask forgiveness for my sins. Help me begin this day with You on my mind. Grant m...

The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series Scripture: “ You are precious in my eyes, and I love you .” — Isaiah 43:4 NRSV “ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit…? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. ” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 NIV The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV  S elf-Love Is for Everyone This devotional series was born from my journey as a woman, but self-love is not bound by gender. The call to love oneself is a gift given to every soul. Men, too, carry burdens that weigh on the heart. They wrestle with forgiveness, healing, and the quiet courage of kindness toward themselves. While I cannot speak directly from their journey, I can affirm that the invitation to embrace self-love belongs to them as much as it does to women. Self-love is not vanity—it is stewardship. Scriptur...

The Quill and Me Daily Prayer and Bible Verse for   Today - December 3 Daily Bible Verse - December 3 Scripture:  Be still and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10 KJV Scripture:  Be silent, and know that I am God!  Psalm 46:10 NLT Reflection: Stillness is not always easy in a world that rushes and demands our attention. Yet Psalm 46:10 reminds us that silence is sacred — it is the space where God’s presence becomes clear. When we quiet our hearts, we discover that His voice is not drowned out by noise but revealed in peace. The bowed bird statue is a picture of humility and rest. Just as the bird pauses, we too are invited to pause, to breathe, and to remember that God is in control. In the silence, He heals our weary thoughts and renews our strength. Today, let us practice being still — not as an escape, but as an act of trust in the One who holds all things. Daily Prayer for Today - December 3 Lord, please forgive me of my sins; and help me quiet the rushing thou...

The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series  Self‑Love – What is that? Discovering the Meaning of Self-Love My Story: A 50-Year Journey I was past the age of 60 before I discovered this phrase. About 40 pages into a self‑love workbook, I realized something terrible: I hated myself. That discovery explained so many things. My story goes back 50 years. As an unmarried mother working nights in a bar, my son stayed with babysitters. My family didn’t approve. They said, “Let us keep him until you get on your feet.” What began as temporary guardianship became adoption by my sister and her husband. I was told I wasn’t a fit mother. Less than a year later, I was banned from their home over a false story about giving him gum. From then on, I was shut out—no birthdays, no graduations, no family gatherings. No pictures. Nothing. It has been 50 years now. Not much has changed. But I am learning to forgive myself. And I am trying, at last, to learn to love myself. The Workbook That Found Me An...

The Quill and Me Daily Prayer and Bible Verse for Today - December 2 Daily Bible Verse for Today - December 2 Scripture: Give all your worries and cares to God, because he cares about what happens to you . 1 Peter 5:7 from the NLT (New Living Translation) Scripture: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you . 1 Peter 5:7 KJV Reflection: Worry has a way of creeping into our hearts, especially when life feels uncertain. Yet this verse reminds us that we are not meant to carry the weight alone. God’s care is not distant or abstract — it is personal, tender, and constant. Every detail of our lives matters to Him. When we release our burdens into His hands, we exchange anxiety for peace. It doesn’t mean the challenges disappear, but it does mean we walk through them with courage, knowing the Lord is holding us steady. Today, let us practice surrender by naming our worries and laying them before Him, trusting His love to carry what we cannot. Prayer for Today: December 2 Father,...

The Quill and Me Short Daily Prayer and Bible Verse Daily Bible Verse for Today - December 1 Scripture: This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 KJV Scripture: This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.   Psalm 118:24 NLT Prayer for Today - December 1 Lord, thank You for this new day. Fill my heart with joy, steady my steps, and help me reflect Your love in every task. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen Reflection: Psalm 118:24 reminds me that every day is a gift — even the quiet ones. Today, I woke up to a soft chill in the air and a sense of peace. I’m learning to rejoice not just in answered prayers, but in the waiting. Whether I’m folding laundry or watching the sky I want my soul to echo this verse: “Rejoice in the Lord.” May this day bring you one small moment of gladness — a smile, a memory, a whisper of grace. Brought to you by Quil.  May the Lord bless your day with gladness.  Rejoice in th...

The Quill and Me A mother's journey of faith, patience, and joy with her daughter. A Prayer for a Healthy Baby When I was expecting, my only prayer was for a healthy baby. I didn’t care if it was a boy or a girl — I simply longed for health. But when my daughter was born, she struggled to breathe. They placed her in an incubator, and I didn’t get to see her for almost three days. Before I could hold her, my husband came in with words that pierced me: “We have a Mongoloid child.” Later, a nurse tried to lighten the moment by saying, “When they told me that, I said I’ve never even been to Mongolia. When they finally rolled me down to the nursery, I held her for the first time. She was precious, with a head full of hair. And in that moment, I fell completely in love. Early Challenges, Early Miracles My precious daughter was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Her breathing troubles were temporary, and though she was born with a heart murmur, by age seven it had healed completely. She had ey...