Category: prayer
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Safe Paths
A couple of days ago on my walk, I was coming up to an open field. I noticed that the grass and weeds had been burned. Just the previous day, I had passed the same spot and marveled at the lushes green sprouting up everywhere. When I looked closer, I…
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Through the Bars of His Prison
His name is written in the palm of my hand. When I first heard his name mentioned on the radio, I was in my car. As I listened to his story intently, my heart started to break. I did not want to forget. I dug in my purse and grabbed…
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These Days
These cold days say that you can’t grow They say, “There’s only pain!” But other days will surely show These days are not in vain. ~ Though troubles, just like rain and frost, Are now here – that’s for sure – In Christ we hope and have our trust In…
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Waiting
You went away to make a place Where we could live in peace You said You would be back real soon But could You come now, please. ~ You left Your Spirit for my Guide To keep my wand’ring heart From chasing others while I wait – Save all for…
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One Thousand
One thousand days, One thousand paths, One thousand ways, Lead me to One. * One thousand pains, One thousand hurts, One thousand chains, Lead me to One. * One thousand fears, One thousand hearts, One thousand tears, Lead me to One. * Instead of seeing with my eyes, Help me…
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Longing
We long … Longing for the earth to release her beauty in spring. Longing for coolness and shade on a sun-scorched summer’s day. Longing for the harvest to ripen in fall. Longing for snow to cover the gray earth in winter. Longing again for the last snow to melt. We…
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Each New Day
Psalm 73:28 But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. Each new day begins with the dawning of the sun. Each new day ~ An opportunity to see my God display His…
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I Am Not Who You Think I Am
“I am not who you think I am.” That is what I said again this morning, while waving back at the friendly oncoming traffic. People have been waving at me like crazy, ever since we purchased this vehicle. At first, I thought nothing of it. But over these past several…
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Peace and Quiet
The house is quiet. The seconds drip out of the clock into my ears. I remember my grandmother’s clock – and different seconds ticking away. Slower ones made their way across a quiet table, set for two. Time for quiet. Time for silence – Only the dripping of seconds. I…
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His Will – Our Prayer
~ Help us to fight with the sword of Your Word – Battle for loved ones, the sick, and the hurt. Strengthen our weak faith and give us Your mind, In Your name pray for the lost and the blind. ~~~ Teach us to lift up who can’t on their…
