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…
She, too, had lost her daughter, though her circumstances were completely different than my own. Her note began: “I know you are a praying woman.” Wow. I felt honored to receive her prayer request, but my heart sank as I read the desperate details. I whispered, “Jesus, have mercy. I don’t…
I rushed into the store to get last-minute items to host a birthday party. Reaching into my purse, a sudden sinking feeling washed over me. I forgot the list! Quickly I called my daughter. “I think I left my list on the counter. Could you take a picture of it and…
“How’s your prayer life?” she asked me. My heart immediately sank in recognition that my dear friend’s question came because she knew me. She knew that if I was fighting discouragement, then I was most likely struggling to pray like I needed to, even like I wanted to. My prayer life…
Life on planet Earth is complex, isn’t it? I’ve been reading the book of Psalms almost every day for several years. Some days, I just read one or a few verses, and other days, I read several chapters. Last week, I read Psalm 69. And then I read it again….
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…
Ugh. Oh my. Back to school? I do not feel prepared to even think about school supplies- much less shop and prepare for school to begin! But there is one thing I typically begin doing, even before now. The one thing that saves me from going crazy over whether or…
