As you reflect on your loved ones and your journey through the hard and challenging places of life, remember that God has planted a sweet Lily of Peace, one reflective of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as a measure of hope amid the storm – one that will bloom at just the right moment […]
Tag: prayer
Letting God Create New Spaces in Our Lives
What new spaces have we allowed God to create in our lives? Today was such a great day – a new day – because God created an opportunity for us to reclaim overused garage space and to get some things hauled away. We often store up things in the spaces that we have (physical, emotional, […]
Stand, After Having Done All
The enemy wants to take what doesn’t belong to him. As servants of the Most High God, we must not let him. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly […]
Remember Who the Lord Has Made You
As you rest this night and consider your plans for tomorrow, remember the Lord and who He has made you to be. The Lord will take care of you and will also lead and guide you. So, if there is any concern, lean on this strength and the love that He has given you, and […]
A Special Christ Focus
My mind has been filled with so many exceptional thoughts of our Lord today. From His incredible peace to His Star of Bethlehem, the Lord’s greatness truly shone among and with us on this day. I’m struck by the extreme sense of quiet that brought such a settling to my ears. The Lord’s peace was […]
God’s Joy Within and Around Us
Today I experienced the joy of the Lord in many different experiences: Resting in the Lord’s presence Observing a bird perched atop trees Enjoying a bright and beautiful Ethiopian coffee while watching my dog frolic in the sun Receiving and reconnecting with a classic novel, The Secret Garden Dinner and a Medieval-themed TV series Finishing […]
Become Optimistic About Your Future
It’s OK to be optimistic about your future, because better days can be ahead. Psalm 30:5b tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Lord is writing a new chapter, and you should walk forward optimistically into it. So allow yourself to remain hopeful, and look for […]
When Something Different Grows
A few months ago, I planted some grape tomato seeds, and for days and weeks I eagerly awaited for there to be some sign of growth. When something did begin to peek its head from the soil, it looked different than what I had planted. As I evaluated my little pot tonight, I found joy […]
Keeping Your Focus on The Lord
In the spaces of our day, God is near, hearing our prayer. He makes room to guide us and to move us… He makes us hear His voice and prepares us for His work. Lord, help our focus to remain on you, now and forever. Amen.
Pour Out, Then Submerge
After pouring out, sometimes you just need to submerge yourself into the restful peace of the Lord. With filled days, task lists, it’s OK to take time to submerge into the rest that the Lord has for you. I totally plan to do that. Tomorrow will bring its fair amount of responsibility, but tonight I […]