Take hope in the knowledge that you are cherished by the One who made you—you are sheltered in the shadow of His wing, close to His heart. It is my prayer that as we get to know one another you, too, will see beyond the veil and will learn to say, “Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord”
With joy,
Nan
Where is God When My Strength is Gone?
You go before us, Lord. You are in the task, responsibility, difficulty before we ever get there, waiting with arms outstretched to carry us through. I love that Truth — it comforts me. May it comfort others as they embrace this awesome reality.
The Contrast Between Oppression and God’s Refreshing
I had to endure the relentless tentacles of discouragement, at least for a time. I believe God waited so that I might experience the physical sensation of a spirit set free, refreshed by Him alone. My heart, heavy-laden with burdens and multiple sorrows, began to awaken — the crushing pain releasing the oil of the Holy Spirit.
How is The Lord Our Sure Place? SUNDAY GLIMPSES
Show us how to make You our first love, for it is in that place of the heart that we flourish and become all that You have called us to be. It is in that place of the heart that faith grows and fear loses its grip. Insecurities slip away. Despair is no more. For it is in that place of the heart that You reign as Lord over our lives.
Clinging to Hope From God’s Grace-filled Hands
The sound of many pages turning filled the sanctuary. I love that sound. Somehow it feels like glue — a connector piece binding my church family together as one, each of us on our own journey, with our own joys and sorrows, trials and difficulties, yet each of us grasping for Jesus, clinging to hope.
Where is the Lord When I Need to Hear His Voice?
Nothing comes our way without Your knowledge, so when we can’t praise You for our circumstances, we can always praise You for who You are. It is in our praise that the veil parts and we can see You in our midst working everything for our good. Thank You Father
Finding Hope Among the Heavy Burdens
As long as there is breath, there is hope for the child of God. For as far as the east is from the west, so is His great love for us. His eyes roam to and fro across the face of the earth seeking those who are devoted to Him who need to be encouraged. Our God is a god of impossibilities, for nothing is too difficult for Him. He is faithful. Merciful. And good.
Where is God When I Can Barely Utter a Prayer?
Some days I can barely utter a prayer, and yet You remain with me. At the mention of Your Name, You draw me in — hiding me beneath the shelter of Your wing. I’m so glad You know my heart without me having to explain everything that is just too complicated for me to explain. I find rest in that Truth.
Beloved, Look From Your Wilderness and Behold Your God
The graceful blue creature fluttered around me, teasing, and beckoning me to follow him with my eyes — causing me to contemplate his beauty. Wings, soft as a rose petal, beat against the current of the breeze.
Where is God When My World is Rocking & Rolling?
Father, my world sure has been rocking and rolling today — a lot more than this little lady can handle on her own. But You, Lord — YOU have been my anchor.