Finding Hope in Chains

This Paul has knowledge of a god seemingly so powerful, yet so personal that he prepares him for future events. What kind of god shows such love and grace to a mere man?

Prayer Journey — Need

Lord, I need you. When this world abandons me; lets me down; disappoints me, you are there. When hurt ravages my soul, you are there for me. When deep pain rises up to attack me, you are there. In the depths of my soul, as darkness seeps in, your light emerges with hope. I feel […]

Prayer Journey — Pursued

In you Jesus there is life. Help me to make you my heart’s desire, to seek you each day; to fill myself with your desires and your purposes. Help me to be about your ways and your kingdom.

The Distant Ring of Hope

Can we ever return
To that innocent time
Of warm embraces
Unhindered social times

God is in The Smallest Details of Your Life

Today I only need to look at my hand and see my fingers moving to remind me of his marvelous deeds; to remind me of the healing I have experienced in the past week.

Prayer Journey — Faith

Praise God for his faithfulness, for being true to his word, for not giving up on us. God you are faithful and true.

The Blessing of Trials

I feel I am only beginning to understand perseverance and how it is shaping me in my faith In Jesus. I am only beginning to appreciate how Christ can meet all my needs.

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 —Resurrection Life

What does resurrection life look like? To leave behind the old way of life; to yield to new life in Christ. To rise above worldly desires and hope, to the hope of an empty tomb; a tomb that cannot contain death. What does it look like to encounter the resurrected Jesus. To see him, to […]