You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run. — Augustine of Hippo Are you rejoicing in His fire and sweetness? Are you running towardContinue reading “Running to Jesus”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
A Joyful Heart
Always, Lord? Really? Joyful when I’m sick? When I am disappointed, when I am discouraged? Even when life just isn’t going well? Create in me a joyful heart, Lord, in all circumstances, for you are good, loving, and faithful.
Like a Butterfly
“You will never cease to be the most amazed person on earth at what God has done for you on the inside.” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest God, I am so unaware of the ways you constantly work to refine me and make me into your image. Just like the butterfly, restingContinue reading “Like a Butterfly”
Who Is Our Enemy?
Lord, why do we see people who disagree with us as our enemies? Satan must be dancing for joy when he sees us doing this. Help us to focus on combatting the real enemy with prayer, studying our bibles, and loving on others.
In His Light
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.― C.S. Lewis Lord, every morning you make the sun rise, infusing the world with light. Thank you. Every day you live in the hearts of believers, infusing us withContinue reading “In His Light”
His Saving Grace
Thank you, Father, for your faithfulness. I’m thankful that you are my Savior, and I pray for the souls of those who have not yet accepted your saving grace.
In the Dark
“At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him.” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest When I’m in those dark places,Continue reading “In the Dark”
Our Rock
My God, my rock, forgive me for times of worry or despair. Let me remember that you are stronger and more powerful than the most majestic mountains, and you are faithful. I put my trust in you.
Trusting God
I’ve read the last page of the Bible, it’s all going to turn out all right. — Billy Graham Yes, I’ve read the last page, so why do I worry, question, and doubt? I know who created me and who died for me. Creator and Savior, teach me to have complete trust in You.
On the Beach
One summer Scott and I flew to San Diego to visit our cousin Zelda. While there, we spent time at the Pacific Ocean’s shore. Just standing at a very small edge of this huge body of water was awe-inspiring. Looking outward from my vantage point on the sand, I could not imagine the immensity ofContinue reading “On the Beach”
Growing Our Faith Together 