Tag Archives: prayer
SUBMISSION
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Raising hands to our God on high, with head bowed in submission,Tears flow fast as our eyes do cry, repentance and petition,The words seem empty as we pray, but God will send His Spirit,He … Continue reading
HEAR OUR PRAYER, OH, LORD!
A golden sun is shining outside my window pane, The sky is blue, the grass is green yet it’s just not the same, The beauty that surrounds us can swiftly blow away, In just one second life can pass into … Continue reading
DO YOU REMEMBER?
This photograph, reminiscent of the iconic flag raising at Iwo Jima, depicts a story of courage under fire like we’ve never seen before. On 09/11/2001 our nation was ravaged by a group of those intent on destroying our existence. Twenty … Continue reading
ALL BY MYSELF
In a quiet, peaceful corner where the trees hold in the air, In a place of isolation – to release your every care, A spot to lift your heart and pray, to thank God for His mercy, To call on … Continue reading
SATURDAY 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
SUNDAY PRAYER
Dear Savior, God, I humbly come before you and ask for your forgiveness. I know that you covered every sin with your holy, precious blood so many years ago. Even though I know that, I also realize that my sinful … Continue reading
ALONE TIME WITH GOD
Where is the quiet place that you are longing for? Is it in those empty times when waiting to do more? Can you find contentment in the solitude of living? Or does is come in simpler ways, like doing and … Continue reading
THE PRAYER CLOSET
My novel, “Until Our Dying Day,” is still in the editing process and may not ever be published until my dying day, but one of the female protagonists uses the woods as her prayer closet. When things become overwhelming for … Continue reading
TRUST
I lift my hands in confidence that you will hear my prayer, I wonder what you think of them as I cast all my care, Up to the heavens where you dwell, where only you can see, The darkness of … Continue reading
GOING HOME
We have all experienced one of the most interesting, challenging, life changing years in our history. Not only have we been cut off from our families and friends, we’ve been asked to honor this holiday season by being kind to … Continue reading
END OF ANOTHER WEEK
Lord, Your name is above all others. Your kingdom includes me and all who believe in You. I honor you and stand in awe of your holiness. I don’t deserve to be in Your presence. You say a word and Your … Continue reading
TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA
The room begins to close in on you. You feel suffocated in your inner most being. Your heart begins to race – your mouth is dry – your hands begin to tremble – your breathing becomes heavy and almost chokes … Continue reading
THY WILL BE DONE . . .
A young child clings to life. He has endured months of chemotherapy. His tired little body is shrinking every day and life is being sapped from his tiny frame. We’re told to ask that God’s will be done. Yet what … Continue reading
WAIT A LITTLE LONGER
MATTHEW 26:36 ESV “Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” A single stream of silver light shone upon Him. giving a faint … Continue reading
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER
Dear, Holy, Father, It seems strange to be coming to worship you virtually. Unfortunately this is the way of the world right now. When I think about our relationship, it really has nothing to do with the physical edifice of … Continue reading
ARE YOUR PRAYERS A LAST RESORT?
What’s on your worry list today? Are you anxious about the future? Do you fear you won’t have enough money to make the house payment? Are you fearful of a positive COVID19 diagnosis? Are you up in arms about the … Continue reading
TURN TO THE LORD AND PRAY
Dear Heavenly Father, You are the founder of all nations. You know the needs and hear the prayers of your people. We come to you today as citizens of the United States and ask you to heal our land as … Continue reading
IN GOD ALONE
This is a rerun, but seems appropriate this year as well as the same time last year. However it was pre-pandemic and oh how things have changed – or have they? Originally posted 9/25/2019. We, the people, have been bombarded … Continue reading
SATURDAY PRAYER
Dear Jesus, You were willing to leave the entire flock to find that one sheep who went astray. You were wiling to give living water to an enemy of your people. You spent quality time with those who needed your … Continue reading
CHANGE
This word, “change.” is being bantered around a lot these days. We hear about climate change, changing our passwords and profile pictures. We’re told to change our bad habits. We must change the way we live to thwart off a … Continue reading
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