Category Archives: A word of prayer

Giving Back His Gifts

“Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful what you do with the best you have, Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act ofContinue reading “Giving Back His Gifts”

Jesus Example

My husband and I were so blessed today to have a stranger stop to help shovel 7.8 inches of snow off of our driveway. What a blessing to have that stranger take the time and energy to serve us. Lord, I may not be able to help others with heavy lifting, but I can stillContinue reading “Jesus Example”

The Way of the Lord

“O child of God, be more careful to keep the way of the Lord, more concentrated in heart in seeking His glory, and you will see the loving-kindness and the tender mercy of the Lord in your life.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Lord, keep my feet on Your path. Keep my heart glorifying You.

Trust for Today

“Today is mine. Tomorrow is none of my business. If I peer anxiously into the fog of the future, I will strain my spiritual eyes so that I will not see clearly what is required of me now.” Elizabeth Elliot Lord, keep me focused on today and on Your will. Help me to follow YourContinue reading “Trust for Today”

Walking the Nature Trails

The path opens to a clearing larger than a football field.  Waist high brome grasses sway slightly in a gentle waltz with the nearly imperceptible breeze.  Nearby branches of the trees merely watch the waltz, too heavily laden with yellow-green hedge apples to dance.  On the far side of the field lies a painter’s paletteContinue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”

In Times of Trouble

Dictionary.com defines “fortress” as a place of exceptional security or a stronghold. I don’t know about you, but I find it comforting to know that the Lord provides me with a place of exceptional security. That’s a place where I can feel safe, safe from harm, safe to be myself, safe to express myself. It’sContinue reading “In Times of Trouble”

Plan A or Plan B

The poet Robert Burns said, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” From the wisdom of Proverbs, it seems we shouldn’t be upset when then happens. Instead, we should rejoice in God’s plan for us. Lord, remind me to consult you before I make all my “wonderful” plans for my future.Continue reading “Plan A or Plan B”

A Deeper Look

‘A Deeper Look Do you remember how the Pharisees tested Jesus by asking Him which was the greatest commandment in the law? You know, the one where He passed the test with this basic reply: Love God and love your neighbor. As I’ve been meditating on these verses, I realize Jesus spent much of HisContinue reading “A Deeper Look”

Justice

Oh, Lord, you know that sometimes I want to mete out justice. “This person deserves this punishment, and those people deserve that,” I think in my arrogance. The words of Your Son, my Savior, humble me. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Mt. 7:1. In Your time and Your way, Lord, “LetContinue reading “Justice”