How do I respond when the idea of prayer makes me sigh instead of act? Doubt shakes his finger at me and Despair laughs in my face. How do I still pray then?
Read MoreMy mom-to-adult-kid ears need different skills than when they were young. Which leaves me sighing and wondering, “Well, what the heck am I supposed to do? How do I listen enough but not too much?”
Read MoreI to pray for my graduate specifically over areas I know will be difficult in this stage, and then I need to step back and let the Lord be her teacher and her guide, because that is no longer my job.
Read MoreAnd the mom described in those Mother’s Day cards seems like a great lady. I just wish I was more like her.
Read MoreI need help, because the only way I could ever be the Mom I imagined I would be, was to have never had actual kids. To do this I need Jesus.
Read MoreLet me ask you: what school has God enrolled you in? What message has He carved in your bones? What lesson do the women around you need to hear? Maybe you are the only one to tell them.
Read MoreI never lost my motherly intuition to protect my kids. So, how do I continue ministering to my adult children when I have retired from the cruise director of their lives? I pray and pray and pray.
Read MoreI will never run out of thanksgiving for there exists more to praise than there are words on my tongue. The more I learn of Him, the more I am compelled to tell others. I desire everyone to know His richness and love toward them. And while I cannot tell ALL the Lord does, I have enough to say to occupy the rest of my days!
Read MoreOur Lord God contains all holiness, goodness, and strength. He is the beginning and end of it all. There is NO OTHER God but Him!
Read MoreIf the Lord is my Shepherd, I am a sheep. We are His flock. We are owned, guided, protected. We BELONG to Him.
Read MoreWe are never alone. We never have to fear what is at the end of the dark hallway. We never need stumble in the gloom. Let’s walk today in the Light and express gratitude for that Light. It is a gift.
Read MoreWhatever current challenge faces me, whether money, health or relationship troubles, I am not alone and need never fear. The older I get the more I treasure this truth!
Read MoreWhy does He pour kindness upon anyone? Because He WANTS people to repent. The separation removed, a loving relationship can be established. "… God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?" (Romans 2:4 ESV)
Read MoreThe Lord seeks out relationship. The Near God comes knocking, calling my name. How amazing- He doesn’t just allow me to get close, He pursues me!
Read MoreThe Lord KNEW my worst when He died on the cross for me. His love occurs in the full knowledge of EXACTLY what I think and do.
Read MoreThe God who knows every fiber of my being, every thought in my head, and every desire of my heart, LOVES me. Unconditionally. Infinitely.
Read MoreYou are a God who loves and reaches out to Your people. You choose us. You SET YOUR LOVE on us. And that immeasurable love reaches to the heavens. Thank You, for being an extravagant Lover of Your people.
Read MoreMy Creator has overseen every bit of my formation. I have NEVER been hidden from my Lord. Instead of frustration at what I don’t have, I need to thank Him, who makes no mistakes, for creating me just as I am.
Read MoreThe Lord created the world for people to inhabit, therefore His people belong to Him. Giving thanks to my Creator confirms my allegiance to the One who sets the rules. He doesn’t answer to me, I answer to Him.
Read MoreThere is a Holy Judge who loves deeper than I, and who hates evil more than I do as well. I shouldn't judge others, nor waste energy fretting over wrong doers getting away with wrong. God is Judge and the keeper of justice. I can leave it all to Him.
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