Category Archives: A word of prayer
Mountains and Valleys
“We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life – those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength.”― Oswald Chambers Thank you, Lord,Continue reading “Mountains and Valleys”
Learning to Trust
Father, sometimes I am afraid. I’m afraid of the future when I should be trusting in you. Forgive me. Teach me to cling to you, to trust you, in the hard times, in the fearful times. Thank you for providing comfort and peace.
Friday Friends’ Favorites
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ThankContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”
Hope
Lord, thank you for your Word that teaches us and provides us endurance and encouragement and gives us hope.
The Path Calls
Isaiah 43:19 NIV “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Lord, keep my feet always stepping on your path. Even when the way seems dark and confusing, let me trust in you toContinue reading “The Path Calls”
Trust in Him
But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.― Francis Chan Father, let me be bold in my faith. Show me how to trust you to guide meContinue reading “Trust in Him”
Take My Hand
Thank you, Father, for so freely offering your hand to help me in my fears. Make me humble enough to reach out and accept your divine assistance.
In the Dark Places
“At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him…Watch where God puts you into darkness, and when you are there keep your mouthContinue reading “In the Dark Places”
Be My Guide
I know not the way God leads me, but well do I know my Guide.― Martin Luther Lord, sometimes the path ahead is unclear, and I become confused, afraid, or worried. Forgive me for not trusting you to keep my steps on the path, on the way you choose for me. Help me know You wellContinue reading “Be My Guide”