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A Prayer When Heavy-Laden is Your Heart

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 13, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer |

Lord, I am so heavy-laden. My heart is overwhelmed. I’m drowning in fear and sorrow — slipping quickly into the pit of despair.

But I see Your hand reaching toward me. You have been a strong tower to me, O Lord. Do not leave me in my despair. When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!

A Quest for Understanding Through a Frothy Veil of Fog

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 10, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |

In my quest for understanding, I observed marshmallow clouds melting into a frothy veil of fog coming over the mountain ridge. The thick white blanket settled softly, blurring the line between heaven and earth. Dandelion wisps of cool foggy air moved in and out of the forest’s edge — the contrast of light and darkness exaggerated, spotlighted.

Indeed, there is a contrast.
This mystery of Light and darkness.

A Prayer When Silence is God’s Answer

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 6, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Christian Living, depression, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer |

Lord, You are my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in You. My soul finds rest in You, even when silence is Your response to me.

I still trust You.

But it’s hard.

Troubled and Weary? Live Within the Realm of God’s Love

Posted by Nan Jones | Sep 3, 2020 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |

My gaze landed on the mountaintop in the distance. Blue-purple ribbons of rolling hills surrounded the giant dome. Why are you troubled and weary, Nan? I asked myself. Why so downcast? Put your hope in God, Maker of heaven and earth.

I often lecture myself. I suppose King David did the same. Throughout the psalms his dialogue addresses the battle of spirit and flesh, faith and despair. Mountaintops reminded David of God, just like they do for me.