How quickly and easily my thoughts and emotions can betray me and send me into a downward spiral of negativity and dissatisfaction. I really do want to be emotionally strong … better able to stand against the things that trigger anxious what-if thoughts. Oh, how I want to consistently control my feelings so that I am…
I know so many of you live with illness and chronic pain. So today, I’m inviting you to pray this prayer for yourself or for someone you know and love… God, Please Restore My Health with Your Mercy and Grace Father, living in a world that includes so much illness and pain is hard and…
Since the moment they were born, who am I kidding, since before they were born, I’ve worried about my children. And even though, I know I’m not supposed to worry – I’ve often been known to stress over the slightest little thing when it comes to my children and their well-being. But Jesus said, “Let…
One of the most frequently used sections of Scripture read at weddings is found in Ecclesiastes, where Solomon wrote… Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help … Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm … two…
The most frequent prayer request on the Blessing Counters Prayer Page is one asking God to heal and restore a broken relationship. I’m not surprised. We all have at least one broken relationship with … a friend, a fiancé, a spouse, a parent, or a child. And broken relationships leave us with broken hearts. Sometimes…
When Jesus was teaching His followers about prayer, He said, I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks,…
Webster’s dictionary defines wisdom as having insight, knowledge, and good sense/judgment. Dictionary.com defines wisdom as the knowledge of what is true coupled with good judgment as to action. So wisdom is … knowing the right thing to do and doing it! Sounds simple! Right?! But it’s not always simple, is it..? Today, I’m praying for…
Nothing infuriates me more than dishonesty and deception. Jesus described the devil as, “a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44 He also called…
I want to live completely surrendered to God’s will. I pray about it often… But when life gets rocky or the wait for an answered prayer seems looong … surrendering is the last thing I want to do. What I WANT is to do SOMETHING that will SOLVE the PROBLEM NOW! Thankfully, by God’s grace, He’s allowed…
Jesus said the second “most important command” is to, “love your neighbor as You love yourself.” Matthew 22:39 I don’t know about you … not often, but occasionally, I can get to the end of the day and feel like I’ve loved “my people” pretty well. But then there are those other days, those “not…
Jesus said: “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” Mark 12:29–30 If you’re like me, you want that. Oh, how you want that. But the truth is,…
Have you ever read the book or seen the movie, In His Steps, by Charles Sheldon? It’s the book that inspired the saying, “What Would Jesus Do?” Sometimes I wonder if we’ve trivialized the saying. But it’s not just a saying, it’s downright Biblical… For God called you to do good, even if it means…
Watch the news or scroll through any social media feed and there’s plenty of evidence that bad things happen … even to “good people.” A fact that held me in the grip of fear for far too much of my life. But I’ve finally accepted the fact that fear is a faith issue. So today,…
My “word” for 2018 has been … SEEK. I based it on Matthew 6:33: Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. The thing I’ve realized as the year winds down is that this word “SEEK” will be my focus for the rest of my…
So many voices claim and proclaim they are telling the truth. Teachers, preachers, politicians, family and friends all share their personal views as the truth. The classroom, social media, entertainment, books, papers, articles, TED talks, AAAGH! How’s a person supposed to know what’s true? Absolutely true? Will you join me as I pray… God, Help Me…
I spent far too many years as an anxious chronic worrier and although, by God’s grace, I’m so much better… I still slip into old bad habits occasionally. Maybe you can relate. Please join me as I pray… God, Help Me – I Need Your Perfect Peace Father, It’s been so hard for me not…
Would you describe yourself as strong and courageous? God commanded Joshua: “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 It wasn’t a suggestion, it was a command. So, will you join me as I pray… God – I Need to be Strong and Courageous Father, Please…
We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 The battle is real my friends! You can feel it. Even as you pray for yourself and loved ones, you are…
In all honesty, it’s just hard to forgive sometimes. It’s easier when the offense has no lasting consequences but when living out the aftermath of someone’s offense goes on and on and on and there’s a daily reminder … well, those are the times I just don’t want to forgive. But Jesus didn’t say, forgive…
You and I messed up! Yesterday we took our failures and broken promises to God in Jesus name asking Him to forgive us yet again! And He did! He does! So today’s prayer is one of humble gratitude… God, Thank You for the Awesome Gift of Forgiveness Father, It wasn’t what I expected. It wasn’t what…
It’s not easy is it? I hate admitting where I’ve fallen short. I try hard to honor and obey God’s will … to love Him with my whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and love others as I love myself. But the truth is I don’t even come close. So, would you join me today…
