“The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.” ― Oswald Chambers Teach me, Lord, to rely only on you. Then I will have nothing to fear.
Category Archives: A word of prayer
Wisdom
Father, you are the source of all wisdom and you have promised to give it to those who ask. Yes, Lord, I desire your wisdom in my life. Show me the wise way to give to others and to give you glory.
The Beckoning Whispers
As I sit in the kitchen, the sound of the sea beckons me. From the beach house, the waters whisper, calling me to the beach. I grab my sunscreen and my towel and walk across the street and into the soft, dry sand. I sink ankle deep with each step, the gentle waves whooshingContinue reading “The Beckoning Whispers”
Quiet in the Chaos
“The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” Elisabeth Elliot Lord, help me to find quiet in the noise, calm in the hurry, and solitude in the crowds. Teach me to listen to your still, small voice, even in chaotic times.
Love Your Enemies
Ouch! Definitely not something easily done. Only in your strength, Lord, only in your strength. What about you? How are you able to love your enemies?
Teach Me, Lord
Lord, you know I try, but I want to do more than try. I want to yield to your will. I want to obey your will. Open my eyes and ears so I can discern your truth. Teach me, Lord, teach me.
A Leafy Canopy
(This devotion was first published in The Secret Place.) The nature trails near my city home meander through the woods. Beneath overarching branches of walnut, cottonwood, ash, and other trees, I walk in shade, the leafy canopy protecting me from the summer’s heat. Here I enjoy temperatures ten degrees cooler than the sunnier pathways. AsContinue reading “A Leafy Canopy”
Nourish My Soul
“What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul.” ~Corrie ten Boom~ Lord, you know how often I allow my soul to become dried and withered when I neglect time in prayer. Forgive me Lord and help me to cherish that time when I can converse withContinue reading “Nourish My Soul”
Fear God
God, I hold you in awe and reverence, for you alone are God. I Thank you for your love, justice, wisdom, and creative power. Thank you for providing your word to guide me on this earthly journey. I pray you will show me how to lovingly follow your commands and ask you to continually moldContinue reading “Fear God”
In His Hands
“Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on him who has all things safely in his hands.” Help me to remember, Lord that You do, indeed, hold all things in your hands. Help my heartContinue reading “In His Hands”
Growing Our Faith Together 