Have you ever drawn a blank while staring at a blank page of a new prayer journal? It happens. Even with good intentions, opening up a blank prayer journal can feel intimidating. After receiving a reader’s question, I wrote about how to begin keeping a prayer journal. Like anything else,…
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you’ve read this verse and thought, “How do I really do that?” then you’re not alone. Should you never leave your prayer closet? Should…
There have been times in my life when the words would not formulate in order to pray to the Lord. I believe there are two Biblical truths for when we find ourselves unable to pray. One is to know that the Holy Spirit is interceding for us; He is our…
Have you ever felt like you needed a reset in your prayer life? Whew. I’m glad I’m not the only one. For the last month or two, I’ve been working at a feverish pace, and this weekend when I began to think about how I’d like to pace myself until…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving Dear Father, We humbly come before you with grateful hearts, Praising You with all our being, For we know that every good and perfect gift Comes from You- the One who never changes. We recognize those good things, both large and small, With which You’ve blessed…
Once worry strikes, it can be incredibly difficult to stop. I don’t have to tell you this because you’ve experienced it. One small thought of care entered your mind, and before long, your brain transformed into full-blown anxiety mode. In the Soul Secure Bible reading plan and journal, I emphasize…
A Prayer for Easter Dear Father, My eyes lift to HeavenIn total adoration of the one true God you are.Your incredible love for the worldExceeds my imagination And your gracious gift of lifeExcels beyond my understanding.When I reflect on the cross of Calvary,My mind fails to grasp the depth of…
As I have read Psalm 107 the last few days as part of the Restore Me Bible reading plan, I’ve been praying to comprehend all that the passage conveys. I have a tendency to want to skip over repetitive portions of the Psalms, but I long for it to have…
5 years ago, I wrote a prayer for America. My heart was torn and I felt so desperate for my country as I wrote the prayer. The feeling hasn’t changed because we still need God’s love to reign in our country. Some would say now more than ever. In thinking…
I can hardly bear to see the images and videos of the aftermath. I felt the words to a prayer in the storm. When Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston, TX and the destruction was still being discovered, I couldn’t wrap my head around what it must have been like to be…
Like me, you may  have heard many sermons on prayer and the answers to prayers. I’ve analyzed my own prayers and pondered the answer many times over. Will it be “yes?” What if it is “no?” And what if I’m in the “not now” category?  While much Scripture can be…
