Being Stretched
I am guilty of dreaming too small. I am working on this. I think it is a protective instinct to avoid disappointment if things don’t go according to MY plans. Emphasis on “MY!” I am discovering that when my hopes and dreams are all intertwined in glorifying God, I need to step aside with all …
Praise Overflowing
When we give thanks and proclaim God’s greatness, we are using our lives to glorify God. When we tell others how God has blessed us in countless wonderful ways, we are using our lives to glorify God. God wants us to witness to others, to share His goodness, love, and power, with others. It is …
The Lord is Near
When I call upon the Lord in truth, I acknowledge His sovereignty and trust in His goodness. In turn, God promises to BE WITH me. This doesn’t mean He will answer every prayer in the way I would like. It means that He will wrap me in His peace and comfort during those times when …
Ordinary Moments
For me, prayer is nothing but a conversation with my Father in heaven. Previously, I did not want to bother God with the details of my small life. He had much bigger things on which to focus. But when I started thinking of God as my Father, then I, as a parent, began to think …
Valleys and Hills
This is probably one of the most often quoted verses from one of the most recognizable psalms in all scripture. One of the things that we emphasize in GriefShare concerning this psalm is that we are to walk through the dark valley of grief. It is not a place in which to dwell. However, while …
Talking with Papa
Jesus tells His followers that their prayers should not be mechanical, mindless repetitions of empty words but rather an intimate conversation with God. Ironically, this verse leads into the Lord’s Prayer, which is often recited by rote on Sundays…mindlessly! But at the time, Jesus was opening the hearts of His followers to the type of …
KISS
In my Julie-sized brain, I need to keep things simple. So my faith is pretty uncomplicated. I love Jesus! I want to become more and more like Him as I journey through this one life. That is my greatest desire. On my best day, I fail. Yet, I am offered the grace to get up …
www.God
Seek God in all you do; He will give you what you need to win whatever battles you are facing. It is not about saying a prayer; it is about staying in prayer. It is about staying in conversation with your Father, who loves you more than you can possibly fathom. The prayer that was …
Fear
Fear is our body’s natural defense against a threat; It initiates our fight or flight response. It is not intrinsically harmful but a response to keep us safe. However, fear resulting from worrying about future possibilities of harm or misfortune can be life-stealing. We only have this present moment in time to live, and when …
Victory Declared; a Promise Whispered
This verse is our battle cry when facing challenging circumstances but is often taken out of context. These words are often shouted at the enemy to claim a victory, a declaration that, with God, there is nothing we cannot overcome! But they were spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary, gently, in the quiet of …
