“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”II Timothy 1:7 NKJV Heavenly Father, thank you for the spirit that you’ve given me. A spirit of Power, a sprit of Love, and of a Sound Mind. I pray this at a time where … Continue reading Meditation Monday: A Spirit of Power
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Meditation Monday: Blessed are those who mourn
““You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.” Matthew 5:4 MSG Heavenly Father, thank You for your loving kindness and faithfulness. You comfort us when we are sad and strengthen us when we are weak. You are … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Blessed are those who mourn
Meditation Monday: Comfort Others
“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT Heavenly Father, thank you for your unfailing love and comfort. Thank you for wrapping your arms around me in times … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Comfort Others
Missing Someone at Christmas
Leave it to a cemetery to be the one place I can seek refuge from the scurry and stress of the holiday season. There's a sense of peacefulness here that wafts through the air. The only break in silence is the chirping of birds and a soft buzz of cars passing by. The weather is … Continue reading Missing Someone at Christmas
Meditation Monday: Safe-House
“GOD ’s a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked.” Psalm 9:9-10 MSG Heavenly Father, You are our place of refuge. When the storms of life kick up, under Your wings we find safety and shelter (Psalm 91:4). When life has left … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Safe-House
Meditation Monday: The Lord is My Protector
“He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalms 91:4 NLT Heavenly Father, thank You for the shelter and protection you provide. You are like a mighty eagle, who covers us with Your wings and keeps us safe. No matter what … Continue reading Meditation Monday: The Lord is My Protector
O’ Death Where is Your Sting (Words from a hopeful mother)
Today is always a bittersweet day for me. Although it’s been 14 years, the pain is as raw today as it was then. Am I supposed to be sad, joyous, sorrowful? My emotions always run rampant on this day. This day use to hang a deep dark cloud over me, ready at any moment to … Continue reading O’ Death Where is Your Sting (Words from a hopeful mother)
Meditation Monday: Hear My Prayer
“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.” Psalms 86:1-2 NLT Heavenly Father, You are my God. There is no other like you. There is no other … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Hear My Prayer
Meditation Monday: I Will Not Be Shaken
“I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalms 16:8 NASB Heavenly Father, thank you for being by my side at all times. No matter what the day may bring or what my circumstances might be, You are there. You see the hurts, … Continue reading Meditation Monday: I Will Not Be Shaken
The Rink of Faith: When God Calls us to the Middle
The middle doesn’t always provide safety and comfort, nor does it mean we won’t stumble or fall. However, in the middle of the rink is where we skate in tandem with the Lord.