“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 Waiting for You to act, to speak, to provide, to heal, is the most courageous thing I can do. In my fear, I find it so much easier to go ahead and do something, anything, — besides wait.Continue reading “Waiting…”
Tag Archives: Expectations
I Can Do Hard Things…
“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Dear Jesus, You created me to be like You and I want to love just like You. My whole purpose in this life is to be a reflection of Your love. There are so many ways to showContinue reading “I Can Do Hard Things…”
Arms Of Love…
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by His great mercy that we have been born again because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond theContinue reading “Arms Of Love…”
Defenseless???
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. I think about what it might have been like for You to enter this world as a helpless baby,Continue reading “Defenseless???”
We Can Do This…
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire, and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13. God, You are working in me to desire, and do what pleases You. So, even if it doesn’t make sense, I need to trust that what I’m doing by pursuing truth and honesty, and theContinue reading “We Can Do This…”
Your Heart…
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 This is the best pathway for my life. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. You advise me and watch over me and that’s why I’m here in this place, this situation, theseContinue reading “Your Heart…”
Does Faith Really Heal???
“And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.’” Luke 17:19 After reading this passage of scripture, I thought about all the people of faith who look to You for the healing of their sickness or brokenness and it remains, or sometimes worsens. I wrestle with the reality thatContinue reading “Does Faith Really Heal???”
Unanswered Prayer…
Sometimes I wrestle with unanswered prayer. I fear You won’t give me what I pray for. I know in my head that You only give what is good and perfect. It’s just that when You don’t provide an answer right away, or at least an obvious one I can see, it feels like You don’tContinue reading “Unanswered Prayer…”
Trigger Alert!!!
“Women should be silent during church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.” 1 Corinthians 14:34 & 35. Wow! This paragraphContinue reading “Trigger Alert!!!”
Heaviness or Praise???
“But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten, so that we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Lord, I thank you for choosing to do this for us – for me. It is a monumental decision that You made because it wasContinue reading “Heaviness or Praise???”
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