Two Sundays ago, I was privileged to attend a church service that stirred my soul in a fresh way. Through the passages of Scripture read during the service, I knew that God was directing me to do less talking to him and more listening to him. In my mind, it was almost like he was saying, "Girl, it would be good if you'd still yourself long enough to listen." Listening to God can seem to be a … [Read more...] about A Prayer of Willingness to Listen
Prayer
A Prayer to Calm Fear
Fear exists in all different forms. You've experienced it, haven't you? Those times when it creeps up on you slowly and folds itself slowly over you like a blanket. Suddenly your lip begins to quiver and your hands begin to tremble. Maybe you've experienced fear and no physical reaction was visible outwardly, but inwardly your mind was racing and your emotions grew overbearing. Some months … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Calm Fear
5 Ways to Pray Scripture Back to God
Recently I received an email with a question that made me think twice. The question is: How do I pray Scripture back to God? And it's a great question because I believe there are different methods you can use to pray God's Word. The reader posing this question said "I'm afraid to ask my pastor what he meant by that." We all have different personalities, backgrounds, and perspectives. And my … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Pray Scripture Back to God
A Prayer for When I Am Distressed
Over the weekend I was reminded of how difficult the pain of this world can be. One of my dear friends lost her daughter to the fight of disease. The same disease that will most likely usher her other two daughters from this world. The same disease my own sweet Taylor has. When I heard the news of my friend's loss, I felt distressed to the core of my being. I'm guessing you've been … [Read more...] about A Prayer for When I Am Distressed
A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted
Recently I was overwhelmed with compassion for a certain group of people. And in the moment, I felt like I was barely breathing, but the next morning, sobs overtook me. These verses came to my mind at that time: When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 And of some have compassion, making a … [Read more...] about A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted
A Prayer for One More Step
A Prayer for One More Step Dear Father, It seems that everything in this world Is going wrong. My heart is crushed from hurts And my soul is heavy with burdens. You've promised rest when I come to you; So I've determined to come to you. Your word defeats discouragement; Your truth defies despair. Would you provide the rest you've promised? Would you infuse the strength only you … [Read more...] about A Prayer for One More Step
A Prayer of Praise for Strength
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
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