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 The Morning Star in My Darkness?
The inky jet of night blanketed the earth in deafening silence. Stillness. Thoroughness. A billion stars scattered tiny points of light high above me. But the complete darkness outside my window remained, reminding me of my own darkness. Where is the Morning Star that illuminates the darkness? My darkness?
The inky jet of night reflected my thoughts — thoughts of discouragement. Depression. Where was my light of joy and peace?
Be at Peace With All Men … But It’s So Frustrating! ~ Prayer
Lord, You are the Prince of Peace, Your peace is within me. I need only to access it, to yield to its authority if I want to be at peace with all men, and women, and the crazy people inhabiting this earth.
People have gone crazy! I’m sure You are wounded by this, too. And angry. Your holy anger has to be simmering.
Where Is God In My Darkest Night When Pain Overwhelms?
Out from hidden recesses of my heart — those wounds too deep for words — tears flowed. Totally unexpected. Thoughts pummeled me. Where is God in my darkest night?
My daily walk offers a wonderful time to spend with Jesus, walking, singing, talking. This particular day, leaves crunched to the rhythm of my steps while an October blue sky sheltered me from above.
You’re the Vine Lord, But My Branch is Gummed Up ~ Prayer
Lord, You preserve my life. You rescue me when the enemy runs at me hard. You’re the Vine Lord — I know this. I believe this. And I have an understanding of what this means.
But my branch — my heart and mind — are gummed up with worries.
What is The LongSuffering of God? I Learned Face to Face
Do you ever think of the longsuffering of God — of His patience with His sons and daughters as we journey with Him on this walk of faith?
I came face-to-face with longsuffering a few years ago.
Or the lack thereof.
My lack.
I’m Asking for Wisdom Lord, but I Can’t Hear a Thing
Lord, I place my trust in You, I stand on Your Word for it is True. I’m asking for wisdom Lord, but I can’t hear a thing. My ears seem to be clogged. Open my ears that I might hear You.
My desire is to obey You in all things, to walk steadily in Your will. You are not a god of confusion, but a God of peace …
How Can I Know God’s Love Will Never Fail Me?
I wander in my foggy thoughts; weary steps follow weary steps. I press on, but the mountain is steep. The trail is brutal at times. My mind races. How can I know God’s love will never fail me?
Life has been very difficult for a few years now — I know many that have experienced the same. But in the midst of our struggles, God has remained. His faithfulness has been a bulwark against the work of the enemy.
When the God of the Mountain Has You in a Valley ~ Prayer
Lord, I love You. I trust You. I offer You praise. You are the God of the mountain, and I know You are also the God of the Valley. But the valley is beginning to weigh heavy on me. Its night is long, shadows dark.
Help me see the light of Your Presence here with me.
What is the Breath of God? Can I Experience It?
I walked along our country road wondering, thinking about, “What is the breath of God?” Ruach. Beside me fallen leaves rustled and swirled in a gentle breeze that escorted me on my path. I watched and listened, thankful for the cooling of the breeze, pondering the movement of the leaves that seemingly came alive, yet in reality were dead.
And yet the leaves danced in the wind — moved by the powerful breath of God.