Wait for the Lord

Lord, I wait for you;
You will answer, Lord my God (Psalm 38:15).

Wait for the Lord.
And as you wait, pray.

The Lord Sees, Knows, Understands

O Lord, all my longing is before you; my sighing is not hidden from you.

Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior (Psalm 38:9, 22).

As you cry, whisper a prayer of thanks. The Lord understands and will help.

My Jesus

My Jesus, I love Him!

Jesus died for the sins I’ve done.
Jesus died for the sins you’ve done.

The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him (Isaiah 53:5).

Is He your Jesus? Will you say, “My Jesus, I love you!”

The Lord’s Love

When Solomon was born, we’re told, “The Lord loved the child (2 Samuel 14:24).

When Solomon became king, we’re told, “Solomon loved the Lord (1 Kings 3:3).”

“We love him, because he first loved us (1 John 4:19 KJV).”

As you pray, remember the Lord loves you. Do you love Him?

God’s Lovingkindness

Throughout my pregnancy I read the Psalms. I noticed God’s lovingkindness mentioned over and over again. On October 5, 1987, I delivered a baby boy. We named him Jonathan because we knew he was a gift from God.

When he was 3 days old we learned he was dangerously sick with Strep B. My constant thought and prayer was simple: “God, you’ve been telling me that nothing happens outside of your lovingkindness. I trust you.”

Our pastor visited and asked, “How can you be so peaceful?
I answered, “I am trusting in the lovingkindness of God.”

P.S. God completely healed Jonathan. We are so grateful! He is a very good gift from God.

A Grandmother’s Grief

Mine.

Seven times I’ve heard
I’m bleeding or
I think I’m having a miscarriage or
The baby has no heart beat.

Each life its own story.

The suffering, now a familiar acquaintance
Doesn’t get easier
The agony of grief goes deep
For my daughters
And their husbands
For my grandchildren.

But God was with each one
His eyes watching
Each life’s beginning
And end.

Jesus has said,
“Let the children come to me”
And so they have gone
To be held in arms of love.

God’s.

This post is longer and different than usual. I hope it encourages you to pray through your grief. God is with you. God is love.

God’s Throne of Grace

When we pray “Your kingdom come” we’re talking to our Father, the King of kings, who is seated on a throne of grace.

He reigns with grace, giving favor, blessing and gifts we don’t deserve.

God Keeps His Promises

Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true (Joshua 21:45).

God’s Word is full of his promises. Knowing them shows you how to pray.

When Prayer is Noise

“I called and they would not hear, so they called and I would not hear,” says the Lord of hosts (Zechariah 7:13).”

Take time to listen.

Our Advocate

Even now my witness is in heaven.
My advocate is there on high.
I pour out my tears to God (Job 16:19-20).