Month: September 2013
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Of Mercy and Discilpine (Part II)
My mind had started to wander. To be more precise, it had been racing, all over the place. My thoughts were occupied with all the things that needed to get done. When I saw the speed limit sign, I took my foot of the gas and with it my mind off the distractions running through […]
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Zachariah’s Prophecy
Our ladies’ Bible study has been going through the book of Luke. Verse by verse we are eating this precious food and have decided we would not only study it, but also memorize a small portion of it. We decided on Zachariah’s prophecy. Today, I as my heart had a hard time climbing out of […]
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I Wonder If She Knows
I wonder if she knows – while she tries to secure life with tightropes, that her control is only an illusion. ~ I wonder if she knows – while she chases for her provisions – that her Maker knows of all her needs. ~ I wonder if she knows – while she searches for […]
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Good News
This last week, I was visiting a friend at her orchard. Branches were bending with lush fruit and my senses were overwhelmed with a deep awareness of God’s abundant provisions. If you are finding yourself in a desperate place today, hurt and in need of some good news, please take heart, my friend. The Maker […]
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In His Image
You sit there waiting in the street – Your eyes so sad and tried. They hope to catch a softened heart, As they grab passersby. ~ You wonder if you’re ever loved By someone long enough, Or if you must leave this home too. So you act bad and tough. ~ You cannot speak like […]
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Bathing in Grace
How could my sick heart fathom The love you pour out Each moment I am breathing In fears and out doubt. Teach my soul to be silent – To know Your sweet grace. Teach my heart to be open To You lift my gaze. Help my heart hear the sweet song You sing over me. […]
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His Constant Presence
This morning, I was walking and praying on my usual route through the woods. Among many other prayers, I have been asking God to bless me with more knowledge of His presence. I asked Him to open my eyes to the things He wants me to see. As I was speaking with Him in my […]
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In Your Presence
(After a walk this morning, I took some time and sat beside the lake. This prayer stirred in my heart and soul … ) In Your Presence Stillness Comfort Peace In Your Presence Wisdom Knowledge Discernment In Your Presence Contentment Fulfillment Gratefulness In Your Presence Detail Intricacy Intimacy In Your Presence Longing stirred Purpose defined […]