Comfort Me–Praying through Psalm 23

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

A Heart Captured by God

There are times when the bad news someone gives us touches our heart in a deep and profound way. We can’t get it out of our mind. Nehemiah shows us what we should do when God touches our heart with empathy for the struggles of others. When Nehemiah learned that the remnant in Jerusalem “are […]

Heal Me Now, God

There are deep longings in our heart, things we want God to do for us. Yet we don’t always know how to approach our Lord, or even what to say. The leper in Matthew 8:1-4 shows us the importance of laying our burdens before Jesus. There are three things the leper does in making his […]

Stepping Into the Breach

Never underestimate the power of our prayers to protect those who do not know Jesus.

Ceaseless Prayer

People we know making poor choices. Loved ones ignoring wise advise. Family members ignoring God. We keep praying for them, but it seems nothing changes. Samuel, in the Old Testament, knew this frustration well. He served as a judge at a time when “Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit (Judges 21:25).” […]

Prayer Journey—Readers

Thank you Lord for the people who visit this blog. I thank you for the encouragement and support they provide, not just to me, but to many other bloggers who write about faith in you. I pray their faith journey will draw them closer to you dear Jesus. Thank you for Your Word dear God, […]

The Anxiety of Hope

The key is to pray when feelings arise of concern for others. We may still worry, still feel anxious, but don’t lose sight of praying for that person.

Will You Answer My Prayer?

We need to rely on God, to deepen our faith and trust in him. We need to release our barren thoughts that can’t conceive of what is possible with God.

Prayer Journey—Kindness

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 kindness. You are filled with kindness dear God. You desire to shower us with your kindness. You know our needs, our hurts, our suffering, and you long to […]

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 […]