Prayer Journey — God’s Love and Grace

This morning I praise you God for your love and care, for being in my life. Thank you for the grace your shower on me each day, for your healing touch. I praise you for your righteousness, your faithfulness through the generations. Thank you for the forgiveness you offer—salvation through Jesus Christ. I am grateful […]

Prayer Journey — Deception

Help me not to get caught up in senseless arguments. Suppress my desire to win an argument. Fill me with your wisdom so that my words speak eternity and hope to those who wander in darkness.

God’s Love in the Final Moments of Life

In these final moments of her life I longed for her to know the peace of Christ, but she would not have it. I hoped that in some way I was able to at least help her experience the love of God just by sitting with her and listening to her.

Prayer Journey — Faithful Father

You are a faithful father dear God. You have known me intimately since I took my first breath and you will be by my side when I take my last breath. You have never left me alone. Through heartache, sorrow and grief; through traumatic times when all seemed hopeless, you were there giving me hope. […]

Friday Faith

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. I will give You thanks forever, because You have done it, And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones. […]

Prayer Journey — Gracious God

Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; – Exodus 34:6 (NASB) Your mere presence dear God emanates grace. You pursue me with your love and kindness. Even though I do not deserve your grace, […]

Prayer Journey — Gracious Father

But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; And You did not forsake them (Nehemiah 9:17, NASB) Why do you hold on to me dear God? I would’ve given up on myself years ago, but you still hold me tight; still comfort me and teach me; […]

Prayer Journey — Continuum of Care

For years now I have prayed. My prayers have not ceased and yet I do not see the results I want. Yet I see your gentle hand, your caring touch upon the lives I earnestly pray for; lives I long to see transformed to you dear God. You are teaching me your wisdom, your long […]

Prayer Journey — Life Giver

The sun sets, marking the end of another day; adding another day to my life. As darkness sets in, I reflect on you dear Lord Jesus — how you bring light to dark places; hope to hopeless situations. You are the giver of life. Every breath I take is a gift from you. Each day […]

Too Proud to Remember

There have been times in my life where I have gone through severe trials. In those times I have cried out to God for relief. I have asked him to take away the pain, to release me from the ongoing struggles. It seems during those times I have drawn closer to God and my faith […]