Nan Jones

As I Rest in You, Lord, Renew My Strength and Joy

by Nan Jones | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 1 |

I will bless You, O Lord. I will lift up my hands in worship, for You are the Great God, Maker of Heaven and Earth. Teach me to rest in You that You might renew my strength and joy. For You are my Creator, Almighty God, and my Abba Father. I am found in You … I am kept by You. And yet … yet so often I struggle.

Unlike King David, I don’t have physical enemies. No one is chasing after me to take my life. But I, indeed, have enemies — enemies of the soul: anxiety, overwhelm, illness, dwindling bank account …

Jesus, Make a Prayer From My Wordless Sighs & Groans

by Nan Jones | Jun 29, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Lord, no heart can comprehend how great You are, how sensitive You are to our needs and concerns. Your tender watchcare amazes me, Your extravagant love lifts me above the fray, as Your presence wraps me in Your light that overcomes my darkness. Thank You.

A simple thank you doesn’t seem to be enough for Your advocacy on my behalf. To consider that You, Jesus, pray for me, that You stand in the gap and intercede to the Father for me, is mind-boggling. And yet You do … by faith, I know You do.

Lord, Teach Me to Love My Enemies with Calvary Love

by Nan Jones | Jun 22, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Lord, this world has become so harsh, selfish, and abusive in many ways. I suppose this is what You warned us about when You spoke of the depravity of mankind in the last days. It’s so hard not to get caught up in the vitriol, not to lash back when verbally assaulted by someone with differing opinions.

But You call me to love others, even the unlovable. You call me to love with Calvary love that extends to everyone. Unconditionally.

Lord, Strengthen the Rising Lion for Victory!

by Nan Jones | Jun 15, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Father … Almighty God … I come before You on behalf of Your beloved Israel. You are the Lord of Hosts — the God of Angel Armies! Send Your legions of angels to assist Your people. You have called them to be as a rising Lion, alert and ready to attack the enemy. Strengthen these, Your people.

You are a very present help in trouble. Thank You. Thank You for Your presence in battle, in sorrow, in fear, and in overwhelm. Go with the Israeli army into battle and shield them from danger.

Help Me Walk on This Stormy Sea to Reach Your Embrace

by Nan Jones | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

O Lord, I’m so blessed to be Your child. Thank You for Your tender, diligent watchcare over me. I’m overwhelmed by the difficult places in my life, and yet, I am aware of Your precious presence. Help me walk on this stormy sea to reach Your embrace.

I hear Your voice calling to me, “Do not be afraid.” You are encouraging me to reach out for Your hand and to trust You. But the waves are high and ferocious.

Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by Your Spirit, Lord

by Nan Jones | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Lord, You are my strength and my shield. I place my trust in You, and I am helped. You are faithful and true … I trust in Your Word. You have taught me that it is not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirit that I can overcome any mountain that is in my way and any giant that is in my land.

For You are not against me, Lord. No! You are for me. You call me Your daughter.

Lord, Teach Me to Abide in You When Life is Hard

by Nan Jones | May 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Lord, You are the Most High God, You are El Shaddai — the All-Sufficient God who meets my insufficiencies and completes me. You fulfill all that I need. I know You are with me and I know You are for me, so when life is hard, I look to You for help. But, unless I abide in You as You abide in me, I am vulnerable to the enemy’s assaults.

Teach me to live within Your love when life is hard.

I Feel Discouraged, Lord. Will You Help Me Overcome?

by Nan Jones | May 18, 2025 | Uncategorized | 2 |

Father, I’m reminded of Your unfolding grace, Your unforced rhythms of grace so amazing, so available … so sufficient. So why do I feel so discouraged? Why am I drowning in complacency, just going through the motions, clinging to Your hand? Will You help me overcome, Lord?

You are my God, my faithful Father who has never failed me. Stir within me and help me rise from this pit. I got swallowed up slowly … over time … and wasn’t aware of how much the world was taking out of me.

Farther Along, Lord, I’ll Understand Why

by Nan Jones | May 11, 2025 | Uncategorized | 2 |

Lord, life in a fallen world can be hard, and yet You remain through it all, never leaving the side of Your child. Things can be difficult — bewildering — but I have learned that farther along I’ll understand why. As I rest in Your sovereignty, one day I’ll know all about it and give praise for Your goodness.

You do all things well, Lord. You hung the stars in place, You tell the ocean how far it can come. You hold the seas in the hollow of Your hands, and You search my heart and know all of my anxious thoughts.

Carry Me Close to Your Heart, Lord. I Need to be Held

by Nan Jones | May 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Lord, how precious You are. Thank You for loving me so beautifully. In the wilderness places, You carry me close to Your heart; in the difficult places, You comfort me and whisper Your perfect peace over my restless heart.

You quiet me with Your love.

What manner of love is this? The depths cannot be understood, and yet, I know it well — I live within Your love. For it is in You that I live, move, and have my being.

The Path is Bright. The Path is Dark…But for Grace

by Nan Jones | Apr 27, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Father, Your hand has held me, guiding me through my life — I love to sense Your grip on mine. Doors open. Doors close. The path is bright. The path is dark. And every step is covered by Your grace.

Oh, Lord, were it not for Your grace …

You are El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient God. Your sufficiency meets my insufficiency, and I am helped. Your grace rains upon me, and I am strengthened in the difficult place.

You Whispered My Name at the Cross, Jesus

by Nan Jones | Apr 20, 2025 | Uncategorized | 2 |

Lord, I love You, and I am so thankful for my salvation. May I never take it for granted. When I consider the works of Your hands, when I think about You, the Lord of lords and the King of kings, knowing my name, I am overwhelmed with wonder.

How can it be? Before I was formed in my mother’s womb, You knew me. When You suffered and died on the Cross, I was on Your mind. I cannot fathom such love, yet I know Your love is true. I am embraced by the depth of Your love, transformed and renewed — Jesus, You restore my soul.

As I Rest in You, Lord, Renew My Strength and Joy

Jesus, Make a Prayer From My Wordless Sighs & Groans

Lord, Teach Me to Love My Enemies with Calvary Love

Lord, Strengthen the Rising Lion for Victory!

Help Me Walk on This Stormy Sea to Reach Your Embrace

Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by Your Spirit, Lord

Lord, Teach Me to Abide in You When Life is Hard

I Feel Discouraged, Lord. Will You Help Me Overcome?

Farther Along, Lord, I’ll Understand Why

Carry Me Close to Your Heart, Lord. I Need to be Held

The Path is Bright. The Path is Dark…But for Grace

You Whispered My Name at the Cross, Jesus

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