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The Sun Pushed Against the Foggy Veil Obscuring Him

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Fog lay thick as a shroud this morning. A cool mist blanketed the earth as early fall temperatures butted up against the dog days of summer. I couldn’t see the old apple tree, but I could hear the morning choir perched on its branches. The sky held a warm glow as the sun pushed against the foggy veil.

My heart carried heavy burdens as I sat in the stillness of the morning. I prayed and watched, and watched and prayed as the fog began to lift. Prayer escaped my lips and drifted heavenward.

Be Found in Me, Lord. Transform Me Into Your Likeness

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 1, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, I often feel so much like Paul: the things I don’t want to do, I do! And the things I do want to do, I don’t. Oh, wretched one that I am. Please forgive me. My flesh is a real mess sometimes. But, thank God … I walk close enough to You to realize it. And to desire even more for You to transform me into Your likeness so I might glorify You.

The battle between flesh and blood is real, hard, and sometimes painful as I confront those things in my heart that are not of You … there is a cost to discipleship. Sanctification truly resembles a fire some days — a Refiner’s fire making all things beautiful, a Refiner’s fire that burns away the dross and works on making me holy as You are holy. For this I’m thankful.

It’s the Flame that Melts the Hardened Heart

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

Closing my eyes, I leaned back and sat still, waiting on the Lord. I knew He wanted to show me something. Life had been hard. The flame of adversity had been fierce. Relentless. I found myself seeking the Lord for solace … and understanding.

I struck the match and pressed its flame against the candlewick. Within moments, a globe of fire consumed the string and burned bright. I watched as the flame grew stronger, melting the aromatic candle. The more melting occurred, the stronger the fragrance — the farther its reach as the aroma permeated the room.

Lord, Lead Me Beside the Still, Quiet Waters of Rest

Posted by Nan Jones | Aug 25, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, Your mercy is great, Your love beyond comprehension. I don’t deserve such love, yet You lavish it upon me. You turn my sorrow into joy and my despair into hope. Lead me beside the still and quiet waters of rest where You restore my soul. In Your presence, I find peace and contentment.

When You call to me to come and sit with You awhile, I don’t want to be stubborn and stiff-necked. I don’t want to continue in my own strength — I want my flesh to lie down and my spirit to rise up and say, “Yes, Lord. I’m coming. Your servant is listening.”

Today is the Time Frame of The Great I AM … He Is!

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

Glorious brushstrokes from the hand of God awaken the dawn as indigo blue gives way to fuschia and tangerine orange. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to be, but today — today is the moment in which we live and is the time frame of the Great I AM. His grace IS sufficient. Great IS His faithfulness. He IS a very present help in times of trouble.

He is.

Right now. Each moment of each new day.

Author: Nan Jones

The Sun Pushed Against the Foggy Veil Obscuring Him

Be Found in Me, Lord. Transform Me Into Your Likeness

It’s the Flame that Melts the Hardened Heart

Lord, Lead Me Beside the Still, Quiet Waters of Rest

Today is the Time Frame of The Great I AM … He Is!

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