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
You Are My Strength, So Why Am I Discouraged? ~ A Prayer
Lord, You are my strength and my song. In the night seasons, You come to me and the light of Your glory permeates my darkness and settles my soul. Your presence is so real to me — Your love so palpable.
Why am I discouraged? Why is my soul disquieted within me, weary from a steady stream of events in this fallen world?
How to Trace God’s Hand and Trust His Heart
Often, I find myself thinking about how to trace God’s hand — how to understand His ways and His thoughts. I know I can trust Him, but sometimes life is just plain hard.
I remember choosing the blue crayon — cobalt. The color of deep sky reaching the heavenly heights.
Let Faith Arise Because Fear is Sneaking Around ~ A Prayer
Lord, I love how powerful You are. I have seen Your light, I have watched the enemy tremble at the mention of Your Name. Let faith arise in me because fear is sneaking around tapping on my shoulder.
I know a lot of the ‘fear’ Scriptures: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” …
How to Be Still to Hear God in My Difficult Place
Curled up on the couch, I watched the sun rise over the ridge. Fresh, cool air streamed in through the open window awakening my senses, drawing my attention to the One who loves me. I cradled my coffee cup and sipped from its warm goodness. I’m learning how to be still and quiet my spirit when I’m seeking the Lord.
Stirring deep in my spirit came a song, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn … “
Help Me Hear You God, There’s Too Much Noise ~ A Prayer
Lord, You are my God — my Father. I am Your child who adores You. I long to know You more. I yearn to understand the depth of Your love. I want to hear You, God, but there is so much noise, so many distractions, a mountain of responsibilities.
Help me, Lord. Help me shut out the noise and seek You first above all things.
When Complete Darkness Remains, where is God’s Light?
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 — heaven’s light was out of view.
Much like my own inward light.
Call Me From the Deep, Lord, I’m Drowning! ~ a Prayer
Lord, I’m crying out to You for You are my strong tower, my sure place, my shelter in the storm. Call me from the deep and I will come. Let me hear Your voice, Lord.
As deep calls to deep, I know You are near.
How to Find Shades of Grace in Your Darkest Night
Out of the darkened chamber of night, the new day dawns. Ebony turns to shades of apricot and lavender, washing over the earth, reflecting God’s glory in the rivers, lakes, puddles, dew drops — shades of grace light up the morning.
God’s glory cannot be halted — it will always be revealed, no matter the depth of night’s darkness.
Biteth Thy Tongue When It’s Begging to be Free ~ a Prayer
Lord, I desire to honor You in all things — to glorify Your Name throughout the earth. Truly, I do! But my tongue! I need to “biteth thy tongue” more, and do so faster before it breaks free.
I need Your help. You have given me self-control.
But I need the want-to.