Prayer Journey—No Fear

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? – Psalm 27:1 (NASB) What do I have to fear dear Lord? You are in all things. You created all things. You created me. Everyone is your workmanship. Help me to […]

Prayer Journey—Who Are You?

Who are you Jesus that you can calm the storm? Who are you Jesus that you can heal the lame? Who are you Jesus that you can bring sight to the blind? Bring calm Lord Jesus to the storms in my life. Heal my brokenness that causes me to limp through life. Help me to […]

Answered Prayer in Unexpected Ways

The affliction was heavy with no end in sight. The people cried out to God for years for relief. Then one day an old man appears out of the wilderness with his brother with a word from the Lord. How would you respond? Moses and Aaron assemble the elders of the community. “Aaron spoke all […]

Prayer Journey—Love of Christ

What was it like Lord Jesus to walk with you; to talk with you in person; to be hugged by you; to see the joy on your face when you see an old friend? What was it like to be your disciple—to directly hear your words of instruction? Some days I long for that, and […]

Prayer Journey— A Pure Moment

For this moment dear God, at this very minute, fill me with a sense of your image of me and what you see in me. In this moment fill me with a strong sense of your presence so only you and your righteousness are visible. Give me a strong sense of you dear Jesus seated […]

Prayer Journey—Fire Within

Kindle within us dear Lord a fire that keeps burning for you. May the light of Jesus within never cease to illuminate those around us. May they seek the warmth of your presence, a desire to know you dear God. Help us to keep feeding the flame with your Word so others will know of […]

Prayer Journey—Seasons of Life

Dear Jesus, each season of life brings with it new challenges. Sometimes those challenges roll in like a spring thunderstorm with violent velocity that pounds with pouring rain, and a fierce wind that knocks me down. I lay on the ground in the aftermath of that storm, soaked and chilled to the bone, unable to […]

Two Sides of a Prayer

When we humbly approach the Lord in prayer, we bare our heart and acknowledge we are helpless without Him. Submitting to God’s will shows we trust his wisdom.

Bringing Light into the Pit

I was reading Romans chapter 12 and verse 12 caused me to pause: “rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer (NASB).” I reread the verse and noticed how “persevering in tribulation is framed by “rejoicing in hope” and “devoted to prayer.” Hope and prayer are a way to endure tribulations or trials. Trials […]

Prayer Journey—Far Greater

Thank you dear God for your wisdom. Your purposes, your insight far exceeds anything I can imagine. Help me not to be distracted by my desires, my wants, my view of things. Continue to fill me with your wisdom. Guide me through each day with its trials, roadblocks and adversaries that try to push me […]