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
Light of the World, Permeate Our Darkness
Father, I am so thankful for the knowledge of Your sovereignty — Your full authority over all the earth. It seems this world is spinning out of control. Evil grows and threatens, blurring the lines of right and wrong. Light of the world, permeate our darkness. Shine Your glorious light.
I ask that You give Your people discernment in this hour so that we will not enter into the chaos. Man is calling evil good and good evil. Deception is rampant … and subtle. So subtle.
Your Plans for Me are Good, Lord. Help Me Find My Way
Father, Your Word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path. You lead me in paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake — Your plans for me are good.
My greatest desire is to live out my days in the center of Your perfect will — that’s where the blessings of protection and provision are found. That’s where my dreams come true and my heart is most full.
My Blessed Assurance is You, Lord. You Are My Joy!
Father, Your joy is such a blessing to me. Even on the hardest of days, Your joy remains — that blessed assurance that I am Yours and You are mine. Circumstances do not dictate the joy that resides deep within because circumstances do not dictate whether or not You are with me. You are with me always, for You are faithful.
Therefore I have joy!
You have reminded me that Your joy is my strength, Your joy resides in me already. I don’t need to create it, or earn it — I need only to release it.
What Love is This That I Am Loved by You, O Lord?
Father, when I think about the vastness of the heavens and remember that You hung the stars in place, or when I consider the sun that rises each morning without fail and paints the lavender sky with ribbons of apricot, I am in awe that You know my name and the deepest concerns of my heart. What love is this that I am loved by You?
Your faithful love is better than life itself. Oh, that I could understand how wide and long and high and deep is Your love! For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is Your steadfast love toward me.
I Long for Peace … Your Wonderful Peace, Lord
Father, I am so thankful for Your peace — Your wonderful peace that often makes no sense. Your peace isn’t the absence of chaos, but the sense of contentment, and tranquility in our difficult places.
Your peace is a gift … and I know it well. Why would I not take hold of it? Why would I listen to the lies of the enemy, or choose to focus on circumstances instead of You? Why would I allow anxious thoughts to rule my heart?
Your Hope Sustains and Strengthens Me, Lord
Father, You are God of all things, Ruler over heaven and earth. Your love astounds me. Your hope sustains and strengthens me.
Fix my eyes on You during this crazy busy time filled with distractions that lead us away from You. You have made me righteous before You. You have called me daughter … all because of Jesus, whom we celebrate.
Therefore I have hope.
Radiant Light in Darkened Places: The Birth of Christ
The candle flickered in the night, its reflection dancing across the ceiling. bringing radiant light into a darkened place. My eyes fixed on the flame. My thoughts fixed on my heart where I had encountered many unexpected darkened corners.
Self-examination is not my idea of fun.
When Heaven Meets Earth, I Am Helped Lord
Father, You are sovereign. You are mighty … You are good. Your faithfulness is a sure place I can cling to and rely upon. When I cry out, You hear me — heaven meets earth and I am helped. Always.
All my life You have been faithful to me. You are just a breath away, a word spoken and You race through the heavens to help me.