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
Searching for Rest on Tumultuous Days
The tumultuous day ended with a quiet hush. I was weary and worn, and in desperate need of rest. God had been by my side throughout the day, working everything together for my good. This I know. This I believe.
And it wasn’t that bad things were happening.
A Prayer to Run My Race With Endurance and Passion
Lord, strengthen me with endurance to withstand this fiery trial, and the passion to dwell in joy without frustration and tears.
Sin entangles me. I slip and fall into Satan’s manipulative ways. It isn’t blatant-everyone-can-see kind of sin, but it is sin, nevertheless — sin that hurts Your heart and distracts me from You.
A Prayer to be Steadfast and Secure in My Walk of Faith
Lord, You are Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, my Prince of Peace. The magnitude of the gifts of Your grace and salvation overwhelm me at times as I follow You on this path of righteousness. Help me be steadfast and secure in my walk of faith.
I believe my spirit is strong and secure in Your love. Unwavering, even. But sometimes my walk is not steadfast and secure — it grows wobbly as the fierce winds blow and the lies of the enemy howl in my ears.
A Prayer to Rejoice Even Though Weary
Lord, I cannot believe it’s time once again to celebrate Your birth — to rejoice in the moment You came to earth so we could know You. How can it be? Miracle of miracles! Immanuel. God with us.
Though weary of life’s struggles, I want to rejoice in You — I choose to rejoice in You — for You are my God and I love You.
A Prayer to Remember God’s Wondrous Love
Lord, Your wondrous love — how can I understand its depth, its all-encompassing reality? Your love is beyond human comprehension and knows no bounds. Oh! How great is Your love!
Even when we don’t deserve it.
A Prayer to Cease Striving and Choose Worship
Lord, You are the Great King, Almighty God, our Prince of Peace. We worship You, Lord — we worship and adore You.
Turn my eyes on You, away from the difficulties, the broken places. Whisper my name, and I will come running. Shine Your light in my darkness and I will rejoice, for You are my God.
A Prayer to Make Room For Jesus This Christmas
Lord, Your love, Your grace, Your mercy astounds me. The lengths You go to make Yourself known to us is staggering. Teach us the necessity of reciprocating that relationship — to make room for You in our hearts, making time to seek You first.
The very essence of Christmas is celebrating Your birth. You came to earth so that we could know You. Yet, there is nothing about being still during this busy season. Shoot! We can barely find time to worship corporately, much less sit quietly before You, making You a priority.
Recognizing the Fragrance of Worship
We hiked across the hills of the Christmas tree farm. Evergreen boughs stretched regally toward the sky. Balsam fragrance teased our nostrils with the scent of Christmas as chainsaws roared around us.
Delighted families oohhhed and ahhhed when their perfect Christmas tree toppled into waiting arms. Again and again, I was struck by balsam fragrance wafting across the mountainside.
A Prayer When You’re in Your Hardest Fight
Lord, You reminded me this morning that You go before me. You said, Don’t be afraid, I am with you. I will fight your battles as you trust Me and yield to My authority.
Open your eyes to see my chariots of fire all about you.
I thank You for that encouraging word, Lord. Your faithfulness to preserve and protect Your children is such a blessing. You cover me with Your wings and I am safe.
The fight has been especially brutal lately …