Just Reach Out to Him

So much effort; so hard to just extend your hand toward Jesus. In the midst of your pain, you reassure yourself to just reach out to Him.

Reassurance

In this temple of God’s creation, I feel his gentle hand upon me
I feel his gentle grace, his love surrounding me

Faith in Security

When we put more faith than God in house security systems to protect us and money to provide for us, they can quickly become idols we worship.

Prayer Journey — Trust

You have been placed here at this time, this moment in history. You are uniquely qualified for God’s plan for your life.

Our True Heart Laid Bare

Seeking a heart for God is not practicing a faith that expects earthly reward in exchange for righteousness.It is not being religious so as to gain approval or honor from other people. A heart for God drives a faith that has a deep love for God; a faith that operates from a yearning for closeness […]

Prayer Journey — On Your Side

What does it mean to walk with you dear God, to walk side by side on the path of life? To walk the cool path in the woods in the early morning light, showing me the trees and the leaves shimmering in the breeze; walking along a beach in the dark of night, directing my […]

Prayer Journey — True Purpose

May I rest in your purpose, not my own sense of what my purpose is at this moment. Help me not to draw on worldly wisdom, but renew my faith in you; renew my spirit and my hope in you.

Letting God Multiply the Little We Have

Jesus encourages us to look beyond our own abilities and resources and seek Him. Too often we respond like Phillip where we can only see the cost or like Andrew where we can only see what is in front of us.

“Me” Oh “I”

For a righteous man, Job uses the words “me” and “I” a lot. Job teaches us the warning signs that our pride may be overshadowing our faith in God.

#WednesdayWalk — Healing Touch

“Had she really been healed by just touching him?” I wondered. “Could I also be healed by just touching him?” I tried to get closer to Jesus and Jairus, but some people pushed past me and stopped in front of Jairus.