“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…”
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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…”
This Little Light of Mine…
“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine outContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”
Surrender, Not Abandonment…
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God I see now that You gave up Your Son, but You did not abandon Him. Jesus, You gave up Your right to beContinue reading “Surrender, Not Abandonment…”
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???”
When I Let Go Of Striving…
– You can be My Shepherd. – You can give me all I need. – You enable me to rest in green meadows. – You can lead me beside peaceful streams. – You renew my strength. – You guide me along right paths. – You bring honor to Your name. – You cast out fear,Continue reading “When I Let Go Of Striving…”
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…”
I Am Not Alone…
“He told them, ‘My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting Him might pass Him by. “Abba, Father,” He cried out, “everything isContinue reading “I Am Not Alone…”
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…”
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