"…and let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us." Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
Years ago I began highlighting Bible verses that spoke to me in the midst of traumatic events. This month I am sharing some of these verses and a short reflection. My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I […]
Read More #Highlights — LongingA voice from above me
echoes against steel walls
“Be still and know
that I am God.”
Years ago I began highlighting Bible verses that spoke to me in the midst of traumatic events. This month I am sharing some of these verses and a short reflection. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” […]
Read More #Highlights — God is in All ThingsThe Lord God is eternal, an ever present help. Remove your sandals for before you is holy ground.
Read More Prayer Journey — Cry Out and Be HeardI don’t know if I am who God made me to be. Is it possible he made me broken or have I been broken?
Read More Prayer Journey — Why Did You Make Me This Way?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 […]
Read More Prayer Journey — NeedBeaten down by hostile words
But you helped me overcome
Struck by an abusive hand
But you helped me overcome
Told who I would never be
But you helped me overcome
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.
Read More The Blessing of TrialsWhat 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.
Read More Prayer Journey — Moving MountainsDiscouraged, I soon found myself with my head down
Feeling beaten, weak and tired I slumped on the path
I cried out to God for help, cried for what seemed like days
