Category Archives: A word of prayer

God is Calling

Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world. ― C.S. Lewis Why, oh Lord, do I cry and complain when I am hurting, not recognizing that You may be shouting to getContinue reading “God is Calling”

All Glory to God

Lord, You have gited each of us with talents and abilities. It is so easy to forget how we received those abilities and to work to accomplish things on our own. Forgive us for our arrogance and humble us Lord. Help us to yield to our Creator, to recognize that all we accomplish is throughContinue reading “All Glory to God”

God’s Will

“Have you been asking God what He is going to do? He will never tell you. God does not tell you what He is going to do; He reveals to you Who He is.” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest: Selections for the Year Forgive me, Lord, for wanting to know your plans,Continue reading “God’s Will”

Glorify God

This verse makes me think. Do I eat and drink for the glory of God? What about ordinary, everyday activities like cooking dinner, doing laundry, or driving to the grocery store? How do I do these things to glorify God? I know when I used to iron clothes, I would spend that time in prayer.Continue reading “Glorify God”

New Growth

I love springtime!  Overnight the world changes from dull, dry, and dead to colorful, vibrant, and alive.  The trees, which stretched their bare arms heavenward all winter, are blessed with a pale green blush.  The Bradford pear tree in the front yard nods its white, blooming head gently in the spring breezes.  Yesterday, the grassContinue reading “New Growth”

Relationships

“We are surrounded by relationships, but driven by accomplishment. God is the opposite. Though surrounded by His accomplishments, He has given Himself in relationship. Though not in need of interaction, He has chosen to pursue it. For God, relationship is the goal.” —Victoria Brooks Father, help me to see beyond checking off the boxes andContinue reading “Relationships”

Alone with God

“When God gets us alone through suffering, heartbreak, temptation, disappointment, sickness, or by thwarted friendship – when He gets us absolutely alone, and we are totally speechless, unable to ask even one question, then He begins to teach us.”― Oswald Chambers God who teaches, when I’m feeling down and hurting, both emotionally and physically, open myContinue reading “Alone with God”

Hope

In my mind’s eye I see the car rolling up the highway. I hear the whine of the tires as they eat up the road. From the outside, all is calm. Inside, turmoil. Inside, parents clinging to their Jesus, seeking His wisdom. Desperately seeking His wisdom. They drive on, heading to the institution far away,Continue reading “Hope”