Lord, we so desperately need rest and peace. We search everywhere and end up with scraps when we need a banquet. Even in our churches and Christian resources we find mostly lists of things we should be doing, but no real relief. Your word promises a rest for Your people and a peace that passes […]
Category: prayer
JOIN ME
I believe You, Lord, when Your word emphasizes the importance of prayer. There are so many things in life that I have no control over; things that I care about deeply. And they are things that You care about, too. People I love, ongoing circumstances that require patience and strength, and the state of the […]
STILL WATERS
There is upheaval in my heart, Lord. There are issues, questions, waiting, more questions, repeated prayers that feel like they are on an endless loop, more prayer requests, and more people to care about. Some days I let it become a burden and forget that it isn’t mine to carry. I am your Shepherd; […]
TIC TOC
I am becoming so aware of how much time I waste. I was reading Psalm 119:37 yesterday, “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through Your word.” Also, Psalm 101:3 “I will set no worthless thing before my eyes…” There are so many worthless things! How quickly I am caught up […]
WASH YOUR HANDS
Maybe you’ve seen the little sign floating around on social media. It says “Wash your hands and say your prayers, because Jesus and germs are everywhere.” It’s catchy, it’s cute, and I am definitely going to have to make one of those for my bathroom wall. But you know it’s profoundly true, as well. We […]
LIVING WELL
As I get older, Lord, and look back over my life, I have this nagging question of whether I have lived well. I mean have I lived well by Your standards? You entrust each of us with “talents” as You call them in Your parable. Have I invested and used these for Your glory, or […]
BROKEN HEARTS
It breaks my heart, Lord, to see and hear all the anger and hatred from all sides these days. The world ridicules and demeans Christians. So-called Christians mock and vilify everyone outside their circle. Truth is, we’re all guilty and have a sin nature at our core. At the same time, most are decent and […]
MORE THAN ONE THING IS TRUE
I’m struggling, Lord, to understand what You say about healing. Some passages seem to say that we should expect healing and health as part of Your provision. Other passages indicate that suffering, hardship, even illness may be brought, or at least allowed by You, and if we are not healed, we should accept and receive […]
HIDDEN MINISTRY
Oswald Chambers says in My Utmost for His Highest, “There is no snare or any danger of infatuation or pride in intercession, it is a hidden ministry that brings forth fruit whereby the Father is glorified.” Quite often we hear someone ask for prayer or promise to be praying for someone else’s need. It’s part and […]
IF MY PEOPLE
“If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” This is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, 2 Chronicles 7:14. In the verse […]
His Unfolding Grace 