Category Archives: A word of prayer

Come to Rest

“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”

Through the Psalms 9

Through the Psalms Chapter 9 Psalm 9: 7-10“The Lord reigns forever,He has established his throne for judgment.He rules the world in righteousnessAnd judges the peoples with equity.The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,A stronghold in times of trouble.Those who know your name trust in you,For you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”Continue reading “Through the Psalms 9”

Ahh, Spring

This devotion is the first one I ever submitted, and the first one I published! Was I ever excited when I first saw it in “The Secret Place. “ Ahh, Spring! Spring is in the air, and the sunshine draws me to the nearby nature trails. As soon as I enter the park, serenity coversContinue reading “Ahh, Spring”

The Way to Happiness

“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― Norman Vincent Peale Lord, help me to keep my focus on all the is pure and lovely.Continue reading “The Way to Happiness”

A Fragrant Offering

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5::2 However you choose to honor God with your offerings, monetary or otherwise, may that offering be as fragrant to ourContinue reading “A Fragrant Offering”

Through the Psalms, Chapter 8

1, 3 &4, 9 “Lord, our Lord, How majestic is your name in all the earth! When I consider your heavens, The work of your fingers, The moon and the stars, Which you have set in place, What is mankind that you are mindful of them, Human beings that you care for them? Lord, ourContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Chapter 8”

Whatever is Lovely

Sometimes this can be challenging. When the world, or your own personal world, feels as if it is falling apart, remember the joy of having a savior and the beauty he places around us. Drink in his creation and his word. Yes, think of all the excellent things he has gifted us. Have a wonderfulContinue reading “Whatever is Lovely”

The Seedling

The Seedling—ON BLOG Sitting on the glider on the backyard swing set, I bask in the beauty of an early spring day.  As I rock gently back and forth, the soft squeaking of the glider mesmerizes me, like the gentle creaking of a comfortable rocking chair.  High in our mulberry trees, the male cardinal callsContinue reading “The Seedling”