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I’m Groping in the Dark God. Where is Your Hand?

by Nan Jones | Sep 4, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Christian speaker, Finding God's Presence, Light into Darkness, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer | 2 |

Lord, You said, “Seek My face,” and I said, “Your face I will seek.” You promised if I seek You with all of my heart, I would find You. And I did. And You did. And I’m so thankful. But lately, it seems I’m groping in the dark, desperately reaching for Your hand.

I know You’re there — I have no doubt. But the trials have been intense and the darkness has tried to consume me. And fear … I am constantly fighting to keep fear at bay because I know You don’t want me to be afraid.

Prayer: Overflow With Kindness Fruit, But My Flesh is Rotten

by Nan Jones | Jul 4, 2021 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer, Recognizing God | 0 |

Lord, I love You so much and my greatest desire is to honor You — to glorify You in my life. I want to overflow with kindness, to take Your love into a hurting world, but Lord … some days my flesh is just plain rotten!

I know it. I recognize the attitude simmering just below the surface …

Prayer When You’re tired on the Inside & Need a Belly Laugh

by Nan Jones | Mar 7, 2021 | beyond the veil, bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer | 2 |

Lord, how gracious You are. You are full of compassion, cloaked in goodness. You are the Great I AM — all that we could ever need. Even when we’re tired on the inside, You understand and help us muster up some joy.

I could use a belly laugh, Lord — the rolling on the floor, happy tears streaming down my cheeks, losing my breath kind of belly laugh. Oh, how fun!