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How Does God Use the Flames of Affliction in our Lives?

Posted by Nan Jones | Jul 15, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, Recognizing God |

Some seasons of life are harder than others — they all come with purpose, but the difficult places can be very hard to overcome. How does God use the flames of affliction in our lives? Why does He choose this method?

I considered the ways of God as I struck the match and pressed its flame against the candle wick. Within moments, a globe of fire consumed the string and burned bright. I watched as the flame grew stronger, melting the aromatic candle.

Trust With LongSuffering, But a Tantrum is Brewing: A Prayer

Posted by Nan Jones | Jul 11, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, Recognizing God |

Lord, You are my light and my salvation. Your mercy is everlasting and Your truth endures to all generations. I trust You — I really do. I’m learning to trust with longsuffering, but honestly, I feel a tantrum brewing.

I’m growing impatient.

How Do I Trust God When My Heart feels Unsure?

Posted by Nan Jones | Jul 8, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, dementia, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, Recognizing God |

I walked along our mountain road, heavy thoughts filling my mind. Future days are filled with the unknown as my husband and I travel a path marred by his dementia. How do I trust God with my heart when it is breaking and everything seems so uncertain?

I found myself lost in memories.

Prayer: Overflow With Kindness Fruit, But My Flesh is Rotten

Posted by Nan Jones | Jul 4, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, Recognizing God |

Lord, I love You so much and my greatest desire is to honor You — to glorify You in my life. I want to overflow with kindness, to take Your love into a hurting world, but Lord … some days my flesh is just plain rotten!

I know it. I recognize the attitude simmering just below the surface …

Where is God When Life is Hard & Faith Wrestles With Soul?

Posted by Nan Jones | Jul 1, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, Recognizing God |

I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, it’s hefty aroma calling to me from an ocean of deep thoughts. The question, Where is God when life is hard? tormented me. I couldn’t find peace.

Settling onto the porch swing, I tried to relax in the presence of the tall, graceful day-lilies swaying rhythmically in the breeze.

Author: Nan Jones

How Does God Use the Flames of Affliction in our Lives?

Trust With LongSuffering, But a Tantrum is Brewing: A Prayer

How Do I Trust God When My Heart feels Unsure?

Prayer: Overflow With Kindness Fruit, But My Flesh is Rotten

Where is God When Life is Hard & Faith Wrestles With Soul?

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