Through the Path of Pain We Encounter God

Through the Path of Pain We Encounter God

by | Jun 30, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

“George Matheson, the well-known blind preacher of Scotland once said, ‘My dear God, I have never thanked You for my thorns. I have thanked You a thousand times for my roses but not once for my thorns. I have always looked forward to the place where I will be rewarded for my cross, but I have never thought of my cross as a present glory itself. ‘Teach me, O Lord, to glory in my cross. Teach me the value of my thorns. Show me how I have climbed to You through the path of pain. Show me it is through my tears I have seen my rainbow.’” *

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The Lord is My Helper Especially in Difficult Places

The Lord is My Helper Especially in Difficult Places

by | Jun 23, 2022 | , , , | 0 |

The sun rose outside my window dispelling the darkness of night, awakening the songbirds living in our ancient juniper. I thought about the goodness of God — remembering the Lord is my Helper, especially in the difficult places. He remains good, regardless of my circumstances.

I turned the pages of my Bible to Hebrews: “He has said, ‘I will never leave you, nor forsake you.’ So that we may boldly say, ‘The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” ~ Hebrews 13:5-6

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Like a Storm in the Night, the Lord Fights for Us

Like a Storm in the Night, the Lord Fights for Us

by | Jun 17, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

Lightning split the darkness with an explosion of light. Thunder rumbled and roared as if it were rolling the darkness away like a thick, ugly carpet. Rain peppered down. Wind howled. And just like that, the storm was gone. I realized that like a storm in the night, the Lord fights for us.

As I rolled out of bed, these thoughts were still with me.

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Breathe on Me, Breath of God. Fill Me With Life Anew

Breathe on Me, Breath of God. Fill Me With Life Anew

by | Jun 12, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

Breathe on me, Breath of God — I need You so. Rekindle the flame, teach my heart to love You more. Replenish my soul.

I’m weary, Lord, but in You I find peace. Lead me to Your secret place where I find shelter from the difficulties of life. Where I can learn the mysteries of who You are.

You alone are my hope.

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How to Find God’s Reassurance in Difficult Places

How to Find God’s Reassurance in Difficult Places

by | Jun 2, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

The sapphire blue of a late spring sky created a canopy above me as I walked along our country road. The intensity of color bathed me in thoughts of God’s Spirit, causing me to consider the One True God, Maker of heaven and earth. I desperately wanted to know how to find God’s reassurance.

I thought of His dwelling place — His throne of grace high above me in the heavenly places. I listened to His Holy Spirit within me offering comfort and resolution to pass through these troubled waters.

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When Evil Abounds, Hold My Hand, Lord

When Evil Abounds, Hold My Hand, Lord

by | May 29, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

Lord, my heart is so troubled. Sorrow washes over me with an agony of heart. Groaning, too deep for words ascend to Your holy hill. When evil abounds, hold my hand, Lord. Wrap me in Your warm embrace of comfort.

As deep calls to deep, I call to You. I ask that the depth of my pain would meet the depth of Your love and I would find peace. I pray the same for everyone impacted by these recent shootings. I pray the same for our nation. Pour out Your grace. Wash over us with Your great love.

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Even the Grasses Dance in the Presence of the Lord

Even the Grasses Dance in the Presence of the Lord

by | May 26, 2022 | , , , | 0 |

A gentle breeze ruffled the blades of grass in the afternoon sun. They swayed. Bowed down — a spontaneous dance in the presence of the Lord as He walked on the wings of the wind. Red poppies and blue chicory lifted their faces to the sun, points of glory scattered across the field.

“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” ~ Isaiah 40:8, NKJV

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I Have Hope, Lord, But Then There is This Doubt

I Have Hope, Lord, But Then There is This Doubt

by | May 22, 2022 | , , , , | 2 |

Lord, I have found my hope in You — my hope of salvation, my hope of life everlasting, and hope for the needs of my heart. Yes, I have hope … most days. But sometimes, when the battle is fierce, I catch doubt sneaking around the corner.

I don’t want to be tossed about like a feather in the wind. I want to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in my faith and the hope I have placed in You.

Either I believe … or I don’t.

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