In the noise of the day Among the clamor of humanity As the people rush to and fro I hear you dear God You are always there I hear your gentle voice call It whispers among the noise I stop my furious pace and listen “Be still” I hear God say The words sink into […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Silent RoarJesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. – John 6:35 There is a deep hunger inside that the world cannot satisfy. There is a deep thirst that the world cannot satisfy. Food only fills the […]
Read More Quenching an Unquenchable ThirstHow can we not be anxious about things in this world? In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul offered some advice on how to find peace amidst the turmoil that surrounds us.
Read More Finding Peace Amidst Anxious ThoughtsYou are ever present dear Lord, present in our life. May we seek you this day and be aware of your presence in our life. May we find rest in you dear Lord when we are restless about life. May we find peace in knowing you are in this moment with us. Your love is […]
Read More Prayer Journey — ContentmentToday I pray for the church, your church dear Lord. I pray that as one body in Christ Jesus, we may be complete; equipped for acts of service. May the church be unified through your word, your truth. May we share the hope God gives us through Jesus Christ. Help us to purify our body […]
Read More Prayer Journey— The Body of Hope“Do not be troubled,” he tells me. “Do not be afraid,” he reassures me. He offers me peace, His peace. Yet I am still troubled, still fearful, still lacking peace. The world surrounds me with facades of peace. I hide behind that facade of peace, yet fear and trouble still lurk nearby. You give me […]
Read More Prayer Journey — True PeaceIt’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of TimidityThe complexity of life contrasts against your simple statement “I AM.” The struggles of life contrast against “peace I give to you.” The temporary nature of things in life contrast against your eternal nature. Who am I next to you dear God? I am a contrast to you, yet you are not against me. You […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Who Am I?I collect Bible commentaries that are around 100 years old. Each Friday this month I will share an excerpt from one of these books. Today’s excerpt is from Charles Erdman from his 1930 book, The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians (commentary on Galatians 1:1-5): The greeting which Paul sends to these churches is summarized […]
Read More Friday Faith — Grace and PeaceYou dear God are steadfast, eternal, my fortress. You are the rock that withstands the storms of life. Your peace reigns in the midst of fear.
Read More Prayer Journey — Fragile
