Paul writes we should pray for everyone. Those we lift in prayer are not the only ones blessed.
Category: Prayer
No Anxiety Needed
I thought I could see the writing on the wall- but I was, (gasp), wrong.
Anxiously Awaiting
When facing fear, I am learning I may not know the timeline, but I know who is holding me in the wait.
Discerning Divine Direction
Got too many plans today? Maybe, He’s calling you to something simpler.
Not Completely Out
Remember your last really bad day? A day where you came home feeling like you’d lost everything? King David, a man after God’s own heart, had them too. In 1 Samuel 30:1-6 we see David’s story beginning with a great day. He is returning victoriously, leading his celebrating troops home to their families. Imagine the…
Never Alone
It’s been a hard day, again,” she thought as she slowed her pace, sweeping her bronze hair into a ponytail as she glanced around. The floor littered with little toys met her weary gaze. It wasn’t the mess which caused her anguish, it was who was missing. Who would never again waltz through that door….
Lessons From Tipper, Part V
“Teach me your way Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 NIV When we first brought Tipper home, she was a small, twenty-three pound, twelve-week-old puppy. As we all do, she came with some interesting quirks. One was a fear of concrete….
Altered to a T
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 A middle-aged husband asked his wife, “Do you know a good tailor?” Puzzled, she responded, “I know one, what do you need?” “Some of my pants need let out, they’re too snug.” She tried to hide her…
P.U.S.H. Part II
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 NIV “I can’t believe I spent years in college for this,” the new nurse mumbled under her breath as she punched in her medication cart code for the seemingly thousandth time that shift. Back…
P.U.S.H. Part I
“Never stop praying.” I Thessalonians 5:17 NLT P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens. I first read the above acronym and definition in a favorite novel. Delightfully, it was the character of a small child reminding an adult of the need to pray without ceasing. Paul reminded the Thessalonians of the need to “never stop praying.” But…