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
Prayer
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
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