“Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?” — Francis Chan Well, this quote certainly requires some heavy thought. Lord, take away my arrogance. Teach me to trust you completely. Who am I to questionContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
God’s Answer
Such a beautiful verse. Something to contemplate. How do we imitate Christ’s love? He gave himself up for us, so what do we give up for him? What do we sacrifice that can be a fragrant offering to God? Thank you, Jesus, for your ultimate offering, pleasing to God and saving us. Show us theContinue reading “God’s Answer”
God Loves You
Such a wonderful verse and such a great reminder that God loves all his children, even when we appear unlovable to others. Lord, help me to remember that You love ALL Your children, even ones who don’t appear so nice. Help me to see them through Your eyes and to offer them Your grace, love,Continue reading “God Loves You”
Dropping the Stones
Dropping the Stones Caught in the act, they dragged her into the temple courts. Head down, hands trembling, she avoided the eyes of the angry men surrounding her. The men couldn’t wait to pass judgment on her. Their faces turned hard as the stones they longed to throw. After all, that was God’s law. ButContinue reading “Dropping the Stones”
Hearts on the Kingdom
“Jesus tells us to set our hearts on the kingdom. Setting our hearts on something involves not only serious aspirations but also strong determination. A spiritual life requires human effort. The forces that keep pulling us back into a worry-filled life are far from easy to overcome.” Henri Nouwen Lord, help me to keep myContinue reading “Hearts on the Kingdom”
Yielding to Jesus
This verse came up in Sunday’s sermon. Oh, the humility of John, deferring attention from himself to his Savior. Father, make me humble like John, always bringing the attention to the Lamb of God, the one who has saved me and gifts me with so many wonderful spiritual gifts. Praise God!
Testing Our Anchors
“Life has a way of testing our anchors and tempting us to drift. Nevertheless, if our anchors are correctly place in the rock of our Redeemer, they will hold no matter the force of the wind, the strength of the tide, or the height of the water. Dieter F. Lichicterf Father God, help me toContinue reading “Testing Our Anchors”
King Over the Earth
What a wonderful day that will be! Thank you, Lord, for your promises. I ask you to grow my faith, so that however life’s circumstances may appear to be, I will always trust in You and Your plans.
First Kiss
First Kiss Frost has kissed the forest. Leaves and grasses have succumbed to its deadly touch. Yellow and brown leaves flutter from the trees. The stream is littered with autumn’s golden snowfall. As I wander off the soft, sandy trail, my feet crunch noisily through the leafy debris. Looking up, I see trees lifting dark,Continue reading “First Kiss”
Drawing Closer
“Let your cares drive you to God. I shall not mind if you have many of them if each one leads you to prayer. If every fret makes you lean more on the Beloved, it will be a benefit.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Lord, I thank you for those cares and concerns that have drivenContinue reading “Drawing Closer”
Growing Our Faith Together 