Category Archives: prayer
MONDAY PRAYER
Lord, I ask that you become the center of my life. You give me a reason to get up every day. You motivate me in all my comings and goings. You lift and encourage me when I feel I can’t … Continue reading
A LETTER OF HOPE
My Dear Child, I know things look bad. The world doesn’t seem to realize just what a mess its created. There are wars all across the globe. Children are dying and being sold into slavery. People flee from their countries in … Continue reading
JUST ASK HIM …
Last night, as I restlessly made it through the night, my mind slipped in and out of prayer. I’ve been battling a virus that won’t give up and causes coughing streaks that interrupt anything going on around me. I guess … Continue reading
SOMETIMES IT TAKES A WHILE
My husband is truly a prayer warrior and has been a great example for me. He’s always turned to God in thanksgiving, praise and times of pain and need. He’s also the kind of guy who wants everyone else to … Continue reading
HEAR OUR PRAYER
Dear, Heavenly, Father, You have encouraged us to come to you in prayer. No matter what the circumstances, your ears are always open to our words. You are always available to comfort us and give us hope. Even when the … Continue reading
SOLID FOUNDATION
“Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight they may seem, are only harmonious notes in the song of creation, varied expressions of God’s love.” John Muir I feel like … Continue reading
I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER
As I sit here in a sunbathed room, I can see the colors beginning to change. Squirrels have been actively storing up black walnuts from the tree in our front yard. They’re so busy, it makes me wonder if they … Continue reading
BACK TO SCHOOL
School supplies covered the shelves for weeks and trendy new fashions beckon to be purchased. Kids need more expensive tools to go to school. When raising our own children, I never really looked forward school shopping, because of the huge chunk it took from our every day … Continue reading
MY PRAYER WARRIOR
The old, stained, cowboy hat is often seen on this gentle spirit’s head. Like the man wearing it, it’s been through many ups and downs, but he’s always managed to pray in all circumstances. We both know the power of prayer. However, … Continue reading
PRAYING FOR OTHERS
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.” Matthew 6:5 As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost … Continue reading
SILENCE!
“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they … Continue reading
WHERE DO YOU PRAY?
Is it in the quiet, stillness of the morning or when the evening comes? Is it in a closet full of shoes and boxes that words of solace, supplication, praise and thanksgiving spill from your lips? Do you pray when you … Continue reading
NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS
For two weeks, I was rarely exposed to the noise of a TV, the cacophony of rhetoric out of Washington, the negative, the fake. The Senators Foghorn Leghorn, who love the sound of their own voice were a distant memory. The … Continue reading
PRIORITIES
“It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible.” George Washington “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln “Hold fast … Continue reading
MY SATURDAY PRAYER
When you’re retired, Saturday can seem like just another day, but it’s really a good day to give thanks for getting through another week – to praise God for the blessings He’s given you – to acknowledge His presence in … Continue reading
I’M SICK!
A trip to the doctor this morning proved my self-diagnosis to be correct. I’m glad I don’t look quite as bad as the guy in the picture, but I’ve been feeling poorly for almost a week. When we get sick … Continue reading
WHEN WILL THE SUFFERING END?
“I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel … Continue reading
TEN REASONS TO BE THANKFUL
Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions. As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading
I NEED HIS STRENGTH
There are so many times when I simply need God’s strength. I cannot go through difficulties without it. He sends His Spirit to give me comfort when I waiver. He lifts me with His mighty hand when I feel I … Continue reading
MY PRAYER FOR TODAY
Dear, Heavenly Father, As time on earth ebbs, it’s easy to fall prey to the devil’s claim that our lives are over, that our lifetime of building has come to an end. As I get older, I often feel those things happening. My … Continue reading
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