"... always keep on praying for the saints." Ephesians 6:18b (NIV) I want to be a woman of prayer. Devoted to communication with my Heavenly Father. One who praises Him and who is continually lifting up a fragrant aroma to His throne. I want to be a woman of prayer. Faithful to confession. Laying bare my soul before Him ... knowing that He will change me as I submit myself to His tender care. I want to be a woman of prayer. Purposeful in gratitude. Ever recognizing Him as the giver ... [Read More]
The Truth about Grace
Grace is such a mystery ... that precious gift of something we cannot earn and don't deserve. Given freely by a perfect and holy God ... free but not cheap. A high price was paid for the grace I've been given ... the highest possible price. Sometimes, though, people don't understand grace. THEY think it's about actions and behaviors. THEY think it can be earned ... and lost. THEY forget their own need. But me ... well, I have my story and only I can tell it. My story is ... [Read More]
How’s Your Mouth?
Have you ever studied the book of Judges? It's a great little book and I used a wonderful Bible study a year or so ago called "Java with the Judges" to go through it. I highly recommend that study. {This is not a review of that study just wanted to mention it because I liked it! It is however on sale right now at CBD if you are looking for a new study for yourself or a small group. The entire Coffee Cup series is great!} Back to the actual post ... In Judges 10 we find the account of ... [Read More]
What’s the Use?
"What is the use of prayer if at the very moment of prayer we have so little confidence in God that we are busy planning our own kind of answer to our prayer?" ~ Thomas Merton Ouch! Did that pierce anyone but me? ... [Read More]
some thoughts on prayer
I had the honor of spending some time yesterday morning with a sweet young lady who has been struggling lately ... dealing with a lot of stuff. In the course of our conversation, I asked her about her prayer life and she said, "I don't know how to pray." Not the first time I've had someone tell me that very thing. So, I've been thinking a lot today about the things I shared with her about prayer and how thankful I am that she was encouraged by them. I think a lot of people are intimidated ... [Read More]
It’s Just Like God …
... to make a beautiful sunrise when I think I can't stand another morning of gray skies. ... to give me a good night's sleep when I am utterly exhausted to my core. ... to speak peace to me through His Word when my world seems out of control. ... to place an encourager in my life when I feel useless. ... to bring fresh mercies every morning. ... to make beauty from ashes. ... to show me He cares in countless ways. That's just how MY God is! ... [Read More]
