Prayer Changes Things!

In the past few days, God has brought the word “courage” into my presence several times.  And because I have become increasingly sensitive to “patterns” and “repetition” in my life, I found myself led to ask:  ”God, is that You?” and “What are You trying to show me?” 

I started to slip. Again. Some races are long ones. Some are short. We are remodeling our home. It’s exciting and unnerving all at once. I can do just about anything for a few weeks. Our remodeling is a short race. I can see the end in sight. Some races are long ones. Sustaining and […]

When I start to “feel good” again, my faith actually starts to slip. It is so subtle that I almost don’t even realize it. As I start to “feel better”, I start to take my life back into my own hands again. I start to think “I can do this”.
The crisis has slightly lifted. I […]

This is Part 2 of 2 on the Danger of Feeling Good Again. Part 1 can be viewed here.
Previous principles discussed:

First principle: Keep an accurate measure of yourself.
Second principle: Today is a New Day.
Third principle: Keep your eyes on God.

Fourth principle: Stay calm.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10 [+/-]Psalm 46:10
[…]

On May 24, 2006, I was watching Beth Moore on TV and writing in my journal.  Beth is a gifted writer, speaker and Bible teacher.  She is nationally and internationally renown.  Her and her husband live in Houston, Texas where she leads “Living Proof Ministries.” 
On that May morning, Beth said something that left a profound […]

The Lord continues to bring me to faith. When I look back at the last year or two, He seemed to start with a theme of “abiding”, remaining, enduring, dwelling and waiting. Webster even includes “tolerate” in the definition for abide. It’s not enough to just “believe”, you have to “keep believing”. […]

I was just replying to a friend’s email this morning and the Lord seemed to impress upon me how rich my life was by the company of my friends. This was a friend from church. Not even a woman that I know very well, but we have shared email prayer needs and praises for […]

I woke up this morning and had a wonderful quiet time with God. He led me to a couple of Christian TV shows that I tape and watch for encouragement and inspiration. It’s cold here so I was back in bed with the heating blanket on and hot coffee near by. Of course, my journal […]

I have a new friend through my women’s bible study group.  We have been emailing back and forth some, offering encouragement and support during some of our “life trials” (It’s not if they will come, but when!).  Well, anyway, at the end of one of her recent notes, she remarked…………….Every morning when I get up, […]

I went to our local YMCA this morning to get in a gentle walk on the treadmill before I got started with the rest of my day. You see, I haven’t been there for a while. I could tell my back was tight from not exercising. I knew I needed to get […]

It’s a rainy morning here. I just drove our two youngest children to school so they wouldn’t get wet and cold standing at the corner for the bus. I popped into our local small grocery store for things for dinner. The stores are getting noticeably busier with Thanksgiving just three days away […]

Hello Friends-God continues to work on my heart in such amazing ways. He is truly showing me things that I have never really got before. I know He works like that. You can hear the same message over and over again, but until your Spirit is ready to take it in, it just doesn’t seem […]