A warm welcome to you! Thank you for stopping by. As you read through my pages, I believe you will find that I am just like you—a woman who loves the Lord and cherishes His grace. And, like you, I sometimes grow weary from the journey. I have experienced many difficult places in my life—a brother’s suicide, my mom’s young death, cancer, a prodigal child, extensive unemployment. There have been times when I thought I couldn’t go on. But, God…don’t you love that? But God carried me through and opened my eyes to see Him in my midst. He opened my ears to hear His sweet whispers of love.
Take hope in the knowledge that you are cherished by the One who made you—you are sheltered in the shadow of His wing, close to His heart. It is my prayer that as we get to know one another you, too, will see beyond the veil and will learn to say, “Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord”
With joy,
Nan
A Prayer When You Need to Feel the Brush of His Garment
Lord, I know You as El Elyon, the Most High God and I know You as Abba, Father, my Daddy God. The breadth of who You are is beyond my comprehension.
Oh, that we could grasp the depth of Your love!
God’s Message in A Million Patches of Dappled Gray
The cold wind swirled around me, sudden gusts pushing me along the gravel road. Dry meadow grass swayed and bowed at the wind’s command. Dappled light flickered beneath the forest’s canopy up ahead.
I had been walking a while, thinking perhaps too much, questioning the ways of the Lord — not with accusations, but with heartfelt desire to understand.
A Prayer to Hide in the Shelter of God’s Presence
Lord, Your love amazes me, Your goodness bathes me in Your grace and mercy. You are my shelter, my refuge, my anchor in the storm.
I trust You because You are who You say You are.
Searching for Rest on Tumultuous Days
The tumultuous day ended with a quiet hush. I was weary and worn, and in desperate need of rest. God had been by my side throughout the day, working everything together for my good. This I know. This I believe.
And it wasn’t that bad things were happening.
A Prayer to Run My Race With Endurance and Passion
Lord, strengthen me with endurance to withstand this fiery trial, and the passion to dwell in joy without frustration and tears.
Sin entangles me. I slip and fall into Satan’s manipulative ways. It isn’t blatant-everyone-can-see kind of sin, but it is sin, nevertheless — sin that hurts Your heart and distracts me from You.
A Prayer to be Steadfast and Secure in My Walk of Faith
Lord, You are Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, my Prince of Peace. The magnitude of the gifts of Your grace and salvation overwhelm me at times as I follow You on this path of righteousness. Help me be steadfast and secure in my walk of faith.
I believe my spirit is strong and secure in Your love. Unwavering, even. But sometimes my walk is not steadfast and secure — it grows wobbly as the fierce winds blow and the lies of the enemy howl in my ears.
A Prayer to Rejoice Even Though Weary
Lord, I cannot believe it’s time once again to celebrate Your birth — to rejoice in the moment You came to earth so we could know You. How can it be? Miracle of miracles! Immanuel. God with us.
Though weary of life’s struggles, I want to rejoice in You — I choose to rejoice in You — for You are my God and I love You.
A Prayer to Remember God’s Wondrous Love
Lord, Your wondrous love — how can I understand its depth, its all-encompassing reality? Your love is beyond human comprehension and knows no bounds. Oh! How great is Your love!
Even when we don’t deserve it.
A Prayer to Cease Striving and Choose Worship
Lord, You are the Great King, Almighty God, our Prince of Peace. We worship You, Lord — we worship and adore You.
Turn my eyes on You, away from the difficulties, the broken places. Whisper my name, and I will come running. Shine Your light in my darkness and I will rejoice, for You are my God.