Stopping the Seeds of Doubt With a Whisper

Fear, doubt, loss of confidence, these are all tools that Satan uses to attempt to stop us from doing our work for the Lord. Elijah was unstoppable until Jezebel stated her intent to kill him in 1 Kings 19:2.

Prayer Journey — Moving Mountains

What I could not see was what you were doing in the midst of my struggle, my pain. Slowly, you moved the mountain like a slow-moving glacier.

Prayer Journey — God is Bigger

Yet you dear God are so much bigger than all of this. You are steadfast, our fortress in times of trouble. Your infinite love and grace are unfathomable. Your peace surpasses all understanding.

Prayer Journey — Forgiven Fear

What was it like that week prior to the crucification? I wonder if I would have been caught up in the euphoria of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, not understanding the warnings Jesus gave about what was about to happen. I wonder Lord if my walk is in you or in my own human pride. […]

Prayer Journey — Fragile

You dear God are steadfast, eternal, my fortress. You are the rock that withstands the storms of life. Your peace reigns in the midst of fear.

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.

Morning Praise — The Gift of Peace

It is a gift laying before me to receive, to take into my hands, to open. “Peace I give you,” Jesus said. Even though I hold it in my hands, it is difficult to receive it, to embrace it, to understand it. Yet I praise you dear Lord that you offer us this peace. I […]

Prayer Journey — Advent Peace

There are many things to be anxious about dear God. An uncertain future is before me. I have no choice but to enter it, but how will I walk into it. You tell me to not be anxious about anything, to present my fears to you in prayer, yet I struggle to verbalize my fears. […]

Prayer Journey — Facing the Future

I am worn out. My body is weak. I can barely breathe. It is difficult to find the words to speak to you dear Lord. In the midst of my fatigue, you strengthen me Lord. You reassure me in spite of my fear. Fill me with your courage dear Lord to face the unknown. May […]

Prayer Journey — The Moment Between Pain and Fear

In the moment, wedged between memories of past traumas and worries about a future yet to be, there’s emotional pain from the past and deep fear of what is to come. The pain and fear robs me of this moment dear God; steals my ability to be in the moment, to fill my senses with […]