Author: Heidi Viars
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Prayer of Confession
Sovereign Father In arrogance and pride I sometimes assume that if I work hard enough, I can persuade You to keep pain away. I try to bribe You with my good works to receive ease and happiness. Father, I confess to You that I do not trust You enough with…
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Light and Darkness
What is darkness? What is evil? Is darkness not the absence of light, and is evil not the absence of good? Often I wonder why evil happens, and why there is so much darkness around. I rarely ask what is the missing good in that situation, or where is the…
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Marvel and Wonder
The tiniest of creature You see. You are intimately acquainted with its ways. Your speak through Your creation. You show Your ways through brilliant glimpses. In my quiet search for You, I find peace and rest. In my wonder about Your creation, I gain wisdom and understanding. In my faithful…
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A Matter of Direction
LORD, When I am deafened by the lying voices in my mind, Help me hear Your Truth. * When I am weary of working in my own power, Show me that I am in need of Your strength. * When I am blinded by man-made lights, Brighten my day with…
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A Rainy Day
Reasons are many to like the day When it’s dreary and cold and rainy and grey. When rain pounds o so loud and clear, On the window, the roof, and into my ear. * I love the rain and dark dreary day, When wind and clouds do chase and play.…
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Come On In
Open the door of my heart. Let yourself in! * Don’t mind me, while I am getting this place cleaned up a little. Don’t mind my clutter. I am working on throwing some of it out. * Lord, I am sorry for making such a mess of this place. Are…
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Paths of Life
Some narrow paths through deep woods wind Trees tower on each side Like mighty giants, strong and tall, Of many different kind. * I do remember, oh so well – as kids, we roamed such woods – Knew everything about those paths, Their feel, their sound, their smell. * Those…
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All I Ever Need
In the depth of the dark, be a song in my heart. When my soul is weary and the troubles of the night rear their heads, Be my comfort and joy. Make my thoughts clean before you and turn my heartache to a joyful song. Let your blood cover my…
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Wandering from Home
Wandering away from home isn’t a good idea. Aimless wandering eventually turns painful. I think the Lost Son in Luke 15:11-32 would share some messy details of his wandering adventure, if we were able to talk to him. I think he would would warn us, who are so prone to wander, to stay…
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Of Goldenrod and Faithfulness
Sometimes the first sign of a changing seasons is not a welcome sight. Sometimes God changes our perspective and helps us look at those signs with different eyes. Goldenrod has not been my favorite plant to spot at the end of summer. This weed has always been an annoying reminder…
Heidi Viars 