Category Archives: A word of prayer

I Can Never Repay Him

Photo credit: Emma Sturm “Sometimes I go to God and say, “God, if Thou dost never answer another prayer while I live on this earth, I will still worship Thee as long as I live and in the ages to come for what Thou hast done already. God’s already put me so far in debtContinue reading “I Can Never Repay Him”

Irony

“The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him most of the time.” — Francis Chan Ow! This quote hurts, doesn’t it? To be totally honest, there are many times I’d rather be doing something fun, creative, or inspiring–before, or instead of,Continue reading “Irony”

God’s Handiwork

When I first spent some time with this verse I was astounded. I had already recognized that I was created by God, but the rest of it seemed new. I was created TO DO GOOD WORKS? And God had already prepared for me to do these? Wow! What a concept. Lord, make me aware ofContinue reading “God’s Handiwork”

My Boat Has Sprung a Leak

My Boat Has Sprung a Leak Oh Lord, help me—my boat has sprung a leak! The hole is very small, but the water trickles in. My bucket scrapes the bottom, scoops the water it can get, But still the water trickles in; my feet are getting wet! Oh Lord, help me—my boat has sprung aContinue reading “My Boat Has Sprung a Leak”

The Stagnant Pond

All is still. Cars scurry by on nearby 13th street, rushing off to their various destinations. Sitting here at the park I hear the distant laughter of children playing A basketball bounces off the cement court; the clang as it hits the backboard echoes across the grass to where I walk A Cessna drones, farContinue reading “The Stagnant Pond”

A Broken World

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you. L. R. Knost Lord, help me to yield to your light in me.Continue reading “A Broken World”

In God’s Time

“God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves.” ― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God Lord, you know that I get impatient, and I want answers now. Thank you for this reminder that you work on your schedule.Continue reading “In God’s Time”

Secure in His Arms

Tonight I am wide awake.  My body is relaxed, my eyes are closed, and my breathing is deep and even.  But my mind is wide awake and running, running, running.  I am snuggled up against my husband, the back of my head and my neck resting on his arm. The tensions of the day storedContinue reading “Secure in His Arms”

A Child’s Walk with His Father

“Let’s go,” the father called to his four-year-old son. Jimmy scampered over and reached his hand up for his dad’s firm grasp.  Eagerly he tugged on the strong arm, “Let’s go, let’s go,” he sang. Small hand wrapped firmly in the larger hand, out the door they walked, down the sidewalk.  Jimmy hopped, skipped andContinue reading “A Child’s Walk with His Father”