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Can the Ache of Wilderness Become a Sacred Space?

Posted by Nan Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized |

As the frigid arctic air blasted its way across our mountains, I shivered and turned even further into myself. The past few weeks had been hard, demanding … emotional. I wasn’t comfortable in this wilderness place. The bitter cold only served to reinforce my wayward thoughts.

““The wilderness is an unpleasant place, fleshly speaking. We naturally want prosperity, health, and easy-going. But the same God who created the garden also created the wilderness … “

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God. Renew Me

Posted by Nan Jones | Jan 5, 2025 | Uncategorized |

Father, You are holy, merciful, and mighty. I desire to abide in Your presence, to be ever-aware of Your Spirit drawing near in my times of need. However, when my heart is cluttered with bad attitudes and less-than-righteous decisions, there is a break in our fellowship. Create in me a clean heart, O Lord, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Above all things, I must guard my heart against the world’s influences and the temptations and taunts of the evil one. I even need to guard my heart against myself!

I Am a Polished Arrow Hidden in Your Quiver, Lord

Posted by Nan Jones | Dec 29, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, You equip and prepare us for our assignments, each fitted to our gifts, talents, and personalities. Together we build the Kingdom of God here on earth — we are soldiers in the army of our King. I am an arrow in Your hand, hidden there for safekeeping. Through trials and tribulation, I have become a polished arrow smooth and sleek, ready for battle.

Or so the Scripture says.

And though I’m ready, it seems that You have hidden me away in Your quiver until the appointed time. Times of waiting are hard.

When Life is Hard and Joy is Distant, There is Jesus

Posted by Nan Jones | Dec 22, 2024 | Uncategorized |

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. Hallelujah! For When life is hard and joy is distant, there is Jesus. Never failing. Always abiding.

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.

Your Unfailing Love, Lord, Will Never Walk Away

Posted by Nan Jones | Dec 15, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Lord, O Lord, You are Jehovah tsidkenu — the Lord my righteousness. Without You, there is no righteousness. Without You there is no redemption, no cleansing of the heart to prepare room for Your indwelling Holy Spirit. You are my Abba Father whose unfailing love will never walk away from me.

Be born in me, Lord. Make my heart Your Bethlehem.

Author: Nan Jones

Can the Ache of Wilderness Become a Sacred Space?

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God. Renew Me

I Am a Polished Arrow Hidden in Your Quiver, Lord

When Life is Hard and Joy is Distant, There is Jesus

Your Unfailing Love, Lord, Will Never Walk Away

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