A Loving Desire for the Hardened Heart

I want them to have the same peace in Christ that I have in my life. Yet no matter how much I try, how much I pray for them, it seems their hardened hearts will not budge. Sometimes I feel I am the barrier to them seeing Jesus as the way to salvation.

The Calming Spirit of Agape Love

Agape love is not just a selfless love, but a love that no longer keeps score. It removes the transactional relationship of doing something and expecting something in return. It gets rid of the mentaility of doing something to secure someone’s favor. It removes expectations placed on other people. Agape love has the potential to […]

Lovingkindness–Praying through Psalm 23

God’s love and care is ever present, guiding us through life with His goodness and kindness.

Fellowship–Praying Through Psalm 23

God’s love prevails in the face of opposition, inviting comfort and fellowship despite hostility from others.

Comfort Me–Praying through Psalm 23

God’s watchful eye and guiding rod bring comfort and truth in a confusing world.

Prayer Journey—Faithfulness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is faithfulness. In a world full of disappointments and unmet expectations, your faithfulness dear God stands apart. Your promises never fail. Your Word is true. You faithfully extend your […]

Prayer Journey—Patience

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is patience. Fill me with your patience dear Lord. Let me not hurry your work. You dear God are about the long term. You are not in a hurry, […]

Prayer Journey—Peace

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is peace. What is peace dear Lord? I pray for peace in this world full of turmoil, yet unrest continues. I seek calm, quiet, in this restless world. Then […]

Prayer Journey—Love

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is love. Thank you dear God for your love and grace; for the love and compassion expressed by your son Jesus. It’s hard to fathom the depths of your […]

Dying Words of Love

God’s love for us is deeper than just offering us salvation through Jesus. Even though he is pained by our sin, he reaches out to us to offer his care, his love, his grace.