Over Time Faith

Josiah is viewed as a righteous King who sought to do what was right in the eyes of God (2 Chronicles 34). Yet it took time for his faith to evolve to a point where he acted on that faith. While he became King when he was eight, scripture tells us he began to seek […]

New Life Out of Suffering

There are times in life when you may feel like you are walking across a hot desert. You are emotionally drained, squeezed dry by life. Your mouth is parched, your body weakened. It seems no one is there to give you a cup of water to revive you. It may be hard to see, but […]

Prayer Journal—Overcoming the World

Help me dear God to be an overcomer of this world and all it’s worldly distractions that seek to divert me from you. Help me to remain humble to seek your wisdom over my thoughts. Protect me and be my shield. May I align with your will and not the will of this world. Thank […]

Prayer Journal–Deeper Love

Teach me dear God to love you as you love me, unconditionally. Show me how to shed all my striving to win your approval, the performance I feel is necessary to win your favor. Help me to follow the model of your son, Jesus—the unfiltered love he expressed to others; the unconditional love. Help me […]

Prayer Journal–Longing

I long for the day dear God when all will be made whole in your presence. When all brokenness will fade away and we can be one with you. When there will be no more pain, tears, or sorrow. Give me a glimpse today of your greatness, your beauty, your love. You are holy dear […]

Prayer Journal

I search, dear God, for answers. You have given me insight and continue to nudge me closer to you. Yet I remain confused, perplexed on where to go next. I need your wisdom dear Lord. Guide me on your path. Show me the next steps to take. May my heart long for you with a […]

Prayer Journal—Renewal

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. – Ephesians 4:31 Help me dear Jesus to set aside the past with all its hurt, pain, bruises and brokenness. Help me to embrace the new person you are creating within me. You are the […]

Prayer Journal

Help me dear Lord to trust in you, to seek a deeper intimacy with you; to hold you close and not let you go. Deepen my love for you dear Jesus. Fill me with your hope, your joy, your love. Fill my thirst with your living water. Fill me with your wisdom and discernment. Your […]

The Motives Behind Our Prayers

One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” – Luke 23:39, NASB “And us!” Two words spoken by one of the criminals crucified with Jesus who was “hurling abuse” at Jesus. Those two words reveal a lot about the motive […]