(Rise Up, O God!) The following is a devotion (though it reads more like a desperate prayer) written almost two decades ago. The ache is palatable. The desperation evident. The emotion raw. The faith, shaky but resolute. Much has happened over the weeks and months and years since the devo was originally penned. The LordContinue reading “Help!”
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When the Sea Doesn’t Part
[Urged on] by faith the people crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land… Because of faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed for seven days [by the Israelites]. Others had to suffer the trial of mocking and scourging and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death;Continue reading “When the Sea Doesn’t Part”
“Where is this God of Yours?”
Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! … Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you— Why are you cast down,Continue reading ““Where is this God of Yours?””
Light and Momentary?
For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NASB For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 ESV You meant evil against me, butContinue reading “Light and Momentary?“
Poke the Pain
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 ESV For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Job 5:18 BSB For you know that when your faithContinue reading “Poke the Pain”
Prep Work
Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers listened to him. Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted JosephContinue reading “Prep Work”
Prodigals (and those who love them)
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wildContinue reading “Prodigals (and those who love them)”
Second Chances and Fish-belly praying
In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of His temple, And my cry for help before Him came into His ears. Psalm 18:6 NASB Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly, “I cried out of my distressContinue reading “Second Chances and Fish-belly praying”
How’s Your Rope?
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!” “BecauseContinue reading “How’s Your Rope?”
Glory to God?
Recently, I came across this years-old devotional I’d written, and couldn’t help but think of those walking through knee-deep trials right now. Pain that lays us bare and can cause even the strongest and God-honoring to cry “uncle”, this is too hard! If that’s you – I am so sorry for what you’re walking through.Continue reading “Glory to God?”
Devotions for Difficult Days 