Posts tagged “Encouragement”
You are dangerous!
A friend gave me the most confidence-boosting compliment. After I shared my morning prayer routine, he commented, “The world might scoff at the notion…
Letting go
I’m never sure if it’s easier to “let go” quickly or over a long time. I’ve lost loved ones very unexpectedly. Other times the…
Prayer over priorities
Right now, whether you wrote it down or not, you have a list of priorities for this next day. There are certain things that…
Not no one
Sometimes it seems like there’s no one. Do you know what I’m talking about? No one who listens. No one who cares. No one…
Lord, don’t be silent!
Even when we don’t realize it, our souls are longing to make a deep connection with God. We need to hear from him, whether…
God is listening
“Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life…
Hear me, Lord
Have you thought of designating multiple times per day to stop and pray? “Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and…
Prayer reaches him and is sweet to him
I had a light-bulb moment regarding prayer. My handy coworker Tom had re-created for me the golden altar of incense, a piece of furniture…
Healing for broken relationships
In the upheaval of the past year or two, most of us have been touched by divided opinions and stress buildup leading to angry…
Praying for others
I’m editing a book for a friend. She started the project to tell her story, even though she really wasn’t a writer—though with time…
Playing catch with God
Would you like to make the most of your time in prayer? Are you looking for ways to communicate with God that are thoughtful…
Prayers and answers
“Lord, help.” “God, please . . .” “How long, Lord?” “Make it clear, Jesus. No, even clearer . . .” I don’t know if…