I began this devo a couple weeks ago, not knowing that I would hear news from family/friends that would cause its truth to be kneaded deeper into my soul. – Becky “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. NASB 1977 Matthew 6:9 For He looks to theContinue reading “Who Art in Heaven”
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Tangled Messes
I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. I will bring the blindContinue reading “Tangled Messes”
When the Extraordinary, becomes Ordinary
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 1 Peter 5:7 Berean Study Bible Psalm 55:22 NASB Because He cares for you.… Familiarity breeds contempt. The extraordinary becoming ordinary. In the era ofContinue reading “When the Extraordinary, becomes Ordinary”
Keep Praying
The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NRSV He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 NRSV Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIVContinue reading “Keep Praying”
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”
Burdens
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah. Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. Psalm 68:19 NASB 1977 Luke 18:1 Burden. The mere word implies a heaviness or painful ache. Are you carrying a burden? Have you? Something so heavy that its mental orContinue reading “Burdens”
What’s the Goal?
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Isaiah 43:7 ESV 1, Corinthians 10:31 While serving and chatting with friends, my raspy, and newly baritone voice, gave evidenceContinue reading “What’s the Goal?”
National Day of Prayer
A Prayer for America by Franklin Graham Franklin Graham Lord, We are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the Promise of hope. But we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness.Continue reading “National Day of Prayer”
Because You Prayed
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, “Because you have prayed to Me …” The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Isaiah 37:21a NASB James 5:16a NASB In the middle of the crisis, it just didn’t occur to me. Busily making decisions and finding solutions as I dealt with the realityContinue reading “Because You Prayed”
When the Extraordinary, becomes Ordinary
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 1 Peter 5:7 Berean Study Bible Psalm 55:22 NASB Because He cares for you.… Familiarity breeds contempt. The extraordinary becoming ordinary. In the era ofContinue reading “When the Extraordinary, becomes Ordinary”
Devotions for Difficult Days 