Prayer Journey—Path

You gave me life dear God. You set before me a path to follow. You have guided me, placed me at this point in history. Help me to know your will. Fill me with your wisdom. Give me strength to endure, to overcome those who seek to divert me from your path. May I listen […]

Prayer Journey—Self Control

This is the final installment of praying through the fruit of the Spirit. Each week I focused on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is self control. What does it mean dear God to control myself? To exercise restraint. To bound myself within your wisdom, your truth, your Word. To sow my love for […]

Prayer Journey—Gentleness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is gentleness. Your tenderness dear God is evident. You are filled with compassion, seeing our hurts, caring for our needs. You know us inside and out. The mighty God […]

Prayer Journey—Faithfulness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is faithfulness. In a world full of disappointments and unmet expectations, your faithfulness dear God stands apart. Your promises never fail. Your Word is true. You faithfully extend your […]

Prayer Journey—Goodness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is goodness. Your goodness dear Lord stands out like the purest light in a dark world. It shines brightly against evil intent. It radiates warmth to those shivering from […]

Prayer Journey—Kindness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is kindness. You are filled with kindness dear God. You desire to shower us with your kindness. You know our needs, our hurts, our suffering, and you long to […]

Prayer Journey—Patience

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is patience. Fill me with your patience dear Lord. Let me not hurry your work. You dear God are about the long term. You are not in a hurry, […]

Prayer Journey—Peace

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is peace. What is peace dear Lord? I pray for peace in this world full of turmoil, yet unrest continues. I seek calm, quiet, in this restless world. Then […]

Prayer Journey—Joy

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is joy. There are days dear Lord where joy seems hard to find. It is like a rare gem buried beneath the dirt and debris of life. I tunnel […]

Prayer Journey—Love

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is love. Thank you dear God for your love and grace; for the love and compassion expressed by your son Jesus. It’s hard to fathom the depths of your […]