A word of prayer – Page 33 – Growing Our Faith Together

Teach Me, Lord

Thank you, God, for loving me enough to teach me. Keep my heart open so I might listen and obey.

Picture the caterpillar. Its belly nearly drags the earth, and its tiny legs work furiously as it inches from one plant to another. On the plant it blends in, camouflaged by leaves. It spends its life contentedly munching its leafy green diet. But one day the caterpillar drastically changes. It stops eating and spins aContinue reading “The Caterpillar’s Change”

The Path to Life

Whether I wander a couple of feet off the path, or I walk miles away makes no difference. I am so thankful, Lord, that you welcome me back, whenever and wherever I may wander. Thank you for your grace. I pray you’ll keep my feet on your path of life.

Christ’s Peace

Do I truly let Christ’s peace RULE in my heart? Peace, not fear, anger, or dissension. It’s so easy to revert to those emotions rather than letting peace rule. Lord, forgive me for letting my own emotions rule my heart. Teach me to yield to you and allow your peace to be primary in me.Continue reading “Christ’s Peace”

Eternal Gifts

“If you give your soul up to anything earthly, whether it be the wealth, or the honours, or the pleasures of this world, you might as well hunt after the mirage of the desert or try to collect the mists of the morning, or to store up for yourself the clouds of the sky, forContinue reading “Eternal Gifts”

The Rising Son

Early in the morning, in the pre-dawn gray light, I wander around the retreat center. As I meander past the ghostlike trees, my feet crunch in the gravel path. The wind sighing high above in the treetops provides an oasis of peace and quiet away from the noise and bustle of the city. While theContinue reading “The Rising Son”

Spiritual Lessons

“…the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by his letting us have our way in the end, but by his making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly pray what he taught his disciples to pray: Thy will be done.” Elisabeth Elliot Lord, it is easier toContinue reading “Spiritual Lessons”

God’s Embrace

A tickle deep in my throat prompted me to leave the sanctuary during the sermon. I got a drink, coughed, and blew my nose where the noise wouldn’t disturb others. Standing outside the nursery, I heard several little ones crying. On an impulse, I opened the door, ready to help. As soon as IContinue reading “God’s Embrace”

Home

“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”

Healing What Ails You

Healing What Ails You Earlier, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroomContinue reading “Healing What Ails You”