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
Guard My Heart, Lord, Against the Philosophies of Men
Father, You are wisdom. You are truth. Truth is absolute — it cannot be swayed by the opinions of men — if it can be swayed, it isn’t truth. Guard my heart to walk in Your truth at all times.
Deception is rampant in this world — men and women have been given over to depraved minds because they have denied You. Or, in many cases, have tried to make You what they want You to be instead of standing on the truth of Your holiness and majestic sovereignty over all the earth.
Walk With Me , Lord, Through These Evil Days
Father, You have promised Your presence will go with me. You have encouraged me, “Be not afraid, neither be dismayed for I, the Lord your God am with you wherever you go.” I trust You to walk with me through these evil days.
Oh, what joy this brings my heart. To know I don’t need to face my tomorrows alone is more beautiful than words can describe. To know Your hand grips mine makes me brave.
How Long, O God, Before the Coming of the Lord?
Father, You are who You say You are; You do what You say You will do. You are sovereign. You are mighty. You promised Jesus will return for us — how much longer must we wait for the coming of the Lord?
I cannot believe the evil that has been unleashed across the world — the corruption, the deception … the violence, and hatred. Surely it grieves You, too, for this is Your creation. How sad.
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?