Tag: pray

Inspirational

Here I Am Again, Lord!

Some of us show up pretty regularly at God’s doorstep. Generally, we’ve got our hat in our hands and we’re hoping we might share the things on our minds. We come with a sense that this is the place to be, the right thing to do, but with a nagging uncertainty about whether God will […]

February 6, 2023
Inspirational

Deep Knee Bends

You may not remember the last time you did some deep knee bends, at least not intentionally! After all, your knees aren’t quite as young as they used to be. Bending in any way may come with assorted creaks and moans, but that’s okay. God appreciates your efforts, especially when you get down on your […]

January 9, 2023
Inspirational

Prayer: It’s Not about the Words

So, when it comes to praying, I’m fickle! Sometimes, I’m caught up in the moment, lost in God’s warmth and Presence, and feeling awed at our amazing connection. At those times, I don’t want to stop praying at all. I just want to hang out there and bask in the moment. We’ve talked. We’ve understood […]

January 5, 2023
Inspirational

If I Could Fix One Thing

Most of us like to fix things. We like to clean up a mess, renew an old piece of furniture, or simply fix the problem at hand. There’s always a deep sense of satisfaction that comes with knowing something that didn’t work, or something that was ready to be thrown away, has been given a […]

September 29, 2022
Inspirational

When You Haven’t Got a Prayer

Even if you’re a prayer person, there are days when you simply run out of steam. You’ve already prayed numerous times, and so far, you can’t see that prayer has made much of a difference. You might even imagine you’ve finally hit on something too hard for God to deal with, or maybe He’s just […]

May 26, 2022
Inspirational

God’s Up All Night

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”   Matthew 6:34, NLT This question that Jesus posed to His listeners, is a good one for each of us to consider. After all, we’re a nation of worriers. God wants us to be a nation of warriors…prayer warriors. He wants us to win over […]

February 3, 2022
Inspirational

Prayers I Wish I Said

Sometimes when I think back on people I’ve met, or relationships I’ve had or lost, I wonder if things would have played out differently, if I had prayed. I don’t mean a quick popcorn prayer, but a heartfelt intentional prayer. These days, prayer is one of my first thoughts, but that hasn’t always been the […]

September 20, 2021
Inspirational

Wake Up, Sleepy Head!

Ephesians 1:18 says, “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope He has given to those He called–His holy people who are His rich and glorious inheritance.” As you rise each morning, you may not immediately embrace the idea of getting your glow on. After […]

July 22, 2021