How do I find rest dear Lord? The world weighs heavy on my shoulders. I am weary from worry about so many things. My striving to do the right thing tires me out. Yet you remind me that your yoke is light and not burdensome. You call to me, waving your hand to encourage me […]
Read More Prayer Journey — WearinessHe ran away from God’s call on his life — disobeyed God’s command. He tried to hide, tried to flee, but the storm pressed in on him. His disobedience affected others, threatened their lives. So he was tossed into the sea. Imagine the guilt Jonah felt as he was tossed overboard, sinking into the depths […]
Read More Pulled From the Depths by God’s GraceThe past is there, reminding me of things long gone; things that cannot be changed; things that will not return. Each memory raises emotion with it that can be felt. Help me dear Lord to look to the future with your hope and your eyes. Help me to see the new thing you are doing. […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Former ThingsThis morning I think of my mom in your presence dear Lord, yet I grieve that she is gone from our midst. I pray this grief I feel will remind me of being separated from you dear God. May my heart long for your presence. May that feeling guide me with your wisdom. Help me […]
Read More Prayer Journey — HopeSo many who bore the scars of relentless attacks from the enemy. I could see the fatigue in their eyes, yet I also saw their determination to press on. Together we were still a formidable force for the enemy to contend with despite our weaknesses.
Read More Hope in the Assembled FaithfulShe was about to prepare her last meal. There is a great drought in the land and she only has enough food for one more meal. Then she encounters a man who asks her to feed him. She explains her situation, but he tells her to use the last bit of food she has left […]
Read More Out of OptionsCan I pray with expectation dear Lord that you can do what seems impossible? I look upon so many situations and do not see any way possible for things to change. Yet you are a God of the impossible. You accomplish things in unforeseen ways, bringing hope into seemingly hopeless situations. Forgive my disbelief. Help […]
Read More Prayer Journey — ExpectantWhat is your story of faith? When we think of the people in the Bible like David and Moses, we know their story; how they struggled in life; their fervent prayers to God; their faithfulness even in distress; and their failures. We can read how they struggled yet remained true to God. Do people know […]
Read More Your Story of FaithI sat down after a long day to rest my weary body after a day of toil in the fields. My young children came to me and a I greeted them with a hug. How blessed I felt as I gazed above the heads of my children in my embrace at my beautiful wife preparing our evening meal. She smiled at me. Suddenly this moment was interrupted by a knock at the door…
Read More Jars Filled With Faith #WednesdayWalkI strained to get a look at the man, but the mass of people made it difficult to get closer. I could barely make out what he was saying to the crowd. I thought he said something about being comforted. I tried to push my way forward, but the people were packed in too tight for me to move any further…
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