Impatiently Waiting

David experienced the pressures of life, including criticism and false accusations under King Saul. He serves as a role model on the importance of relying on God’s timing amid distress and hardship.

Prayer Journey—Dying Embers

Kindle my flame for you dear Lord. The world seeks to smother your flame in me. They douse me with inflammatory words, seeking to smother my love for you, but I cling to your ember that glows deep within. I refuse to let go of you dear Jesus. You are the source of eternal life. […]

Prayer Journey — Fully Trusting

How can I fully trust you dear God — to walk through life without worry, to be at ease knowing you are in control? The attacks come; problems stalk me; grief envelopes me; fear seizes me. If I am totally immersed in you dear God, what do I have to fear. You are eternal. You […]

The Lord is on Your Side

There are times in life when I feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world. It seems that I will be overtaken by those who pursue me with false accusations and malicious words. At these times, David’s words in the Psalms resonate with me. Psalm 35:1-3 is one example: “Plead my cause, O LORD, with […]

Prayer Journey — The Power of Your Word

The arrogant utterly deride me, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself. – Psalm 119:51-52 (NASB) They attack your Word dear God, declaring it false. They attack me for following your truth, showering me with false accusations to discredit you […]

Proactive Devotion

I have been reading 1 Chronicles about the ebb and flow of the Israelites faith in God with each new king. In chapter 14 Asa becomes king after the death Abuja’s. Verse 2 tells us, “Asa did good and right in the sight of the LORD his God (NASB).” As I read the subsequent verses, […]

Prayer Journey — Discontent

Can I be content with what you have given me; with the burdens I carry? At times I feel loaded down by life, overwhelmed by its struggles. Yet you know me. You created me. You know me inside and out. Your wisdom tells me discontent is a spiritual attack by the evil one. He is […]