Can I be honest with you? I’ve had more than my share of moments wondering if God was really listening. Losing my mom, then my dad, and my daughter – each loss left me with questions that seemed to echo in silence. Some days, I’d sit at my desk at…
A Prayer When I Can’t Understand God’s Plan Introduction There are times when God’s plan feels invisible, and we’re left wondering why things are unfolding as they are. Life’s twists can leave us struggling, asking God, “Where are You in this?” Yet, even in times of confusion, prayer remains a…
Today was one of those days when I struggled with my choices. I know, I know. Wow, God is much better at orchestrating my life than I am. There’s so much to do that I don’t have time to do, and somehow, the Lord makes it all work better than…
The last words I whispered over my daughter weren’t grand or profound. They were simple: “God, please.” In those moments, I realized something about desperate prayers I hadn’t recognized before. God was big enough to hold my Taylor in heaven and hold me on earth at the same time. Life…
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s a tough place to be. Overwhelm is an emotion that leaves us feeling helpless and threatens to defeat us. It might begin with worry, or it might stem from circumstances that have snowballed out of control. In my experience, praying is the best response when…
Why pray first thing in the morning? If you are a morning person, then I’m just a bit jealous of you. I try to be a morning person. Seriously, I do. But I don’t like to talk to anyone in the mornings for at least 45 minutes after I wake up. I’m guessing…
Welcome to this month’s Bible Reading Plan & Prayer Journal! Life is hard. Disease. Depression. Divorce. Discouragement. Despair. Death. The temptation to quit feels overpowering, and a million reasons why you should just give up loom over your head. You’re facing out-of-control circumstances, total fatigue, and disappearing hope. There’s sorrow,…
Years ago, I wrote this simple prayer to overcome anxiety. The feeling of anxiety can be vicious in its attack. While at times, it gradually builds from circumstances, other times, it appears suddenly, out of nowhere. Though I personally have only experienced bouts of anxiety and not more serious seasons…
A Prayer for When You Feel Exhausted Dear Father, On days like today when I feel exhausted I feel like I can’t even pray. And I don’t mean to complain. Because there are so many who are less blessed than I am. The time comes when a person easily recognizes That…
One of the readers in our community recently wrote to me and said something like: I love the prayers you write. I need one that speaks just to the moment. Could you write one for that occasion? And so today when the words to this prayer flowed from my heart,…
When feeling like giving up, it can be helpful to turn to prayer as a means of communication with God. How do you talk to God when you feel like giving up? Prayer can provide solace and strength in times of despair or discouragement. It serves as a powerful tool…
In a world of chaos and confusion, discovering a peaceful setting feels like finding a gold mine. Does it seem that way to you? 4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers Shining and glistening away from busy distractions and disturbances, a few moments of quiet is a beautiful gift. My hope is…
