Can you easily recognize your enemies? Do you know who they are? Because I've found that my enemies are actually not humans; they are often emotions. Discouragement. Despair. Depression. These enemies are very real; in fact, they are the tools that the number one enemy of Christians chooses to use. If he can get us down, then we forget to pray. We worry and fear. We get discouraged and feel … [Read more...] about A Prayer of Praise for Strength
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A Prayer for the Desert
Today's #gentlyGodguides reading from Isaiah 58:7-12 soaked into my soul for many reasons. The entire chapter is so rich I could meditate and elaborate on it for hours. Seriously. But this excerpt resonated especially with me this morning 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to … [Read more...] about A Prayer for the Desert
Printable Prayer to Share
It's my Taylor girl's birthday today and she's 19!! Obviously this pic is from last year. :) In the celebrating spirit, I've created an updated printable prayer to share. I have learned more than I ever dreamed from Taylor. Persistence, courage, joy, hope, grace, and love are just a few of the life lessons she teaches every day. But perseverance? That's the one she teaches that I'll always … [Read more...] about Printable Prayer to Share
20 Prayer Journal Prompts
Several weeks ago, after receiving a reader question, I wrote about how to begin keeping a prayer journal. Like anything else, we can have great intentions, but knowing where to start and breaking down a goal to step by step directions propels our intentions into motion. Today I wanted to share 20 prayer journal prompts to follow up on how to begin keeping a prayer journal. Once I started … [Read more...] about 20 Prayer Journal Prompts
A Prayer While Waiting On God
This month's topical Bible reading challenge, Waiting on God, has been great! Each day as I read, I have new thoughts about the process of the wait. Why God's timing is perfect, why it's so important to wait for his timing, how the wait is not boring and inactive, and more. Today after reading the passage, I wrote a prayer while waiting on God and thought I'd share it with you. A Prayer While … [Read more...] about A Prayer While Waiting On God
A Prayer For When I Feel Dissatisfied
Have you ever had difficulty interpreting your own emotions? I sure have! Sometimes my heart is stirred that something needs to change and yet, I'm not sure exactly what. Since I visited the Billy Graham library a few weeks ago, my soul has been stirred and I'm trying to figure out what the Holy Spirit is prompting. There has been no quick answer and each day I'm begging God to show me. Give me … [Read more...] about A Prayer For When I Feel Dissatisfied
A Prayer to Remember God Is Bigger
Have you ever thought about the power of praying Scripture back to God? The current monthly topical Bible reading plan, God Is Bigger, washed over me anew yesterday. I have been looking at the months ahead with a great deal of uncertainty and even fear for various reasons. Through the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart, I was reminded of the power of praying Scripture back to God. Whenever … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Remember God Is Bigger
How To Start Keeping A Prayer Journal
Have you ever wanted to start writing a prayer journal but just didn't know where to begin? You're not alone. Recently I received an email from a dear lady who says: Hi, Rachel! I really love your prayer journal ideas, but whenever I sit down to start writing in my prayer journal, it's like my mind goes blank. How do you start keeping a prayer journal when you feel like you don't know where to … [Read more...] about How To Start Keeping A Prayer Journal