Real Talk About Relationships
Lord, everybody around me says I should trust in You, And I know that I should, Regardless of what I’m going through. But trusting in You is easier said than done. Sometimes I go to You in prayer, Trusting that You will answer me quickly, Or send help from heaven, as people say. But … Read more Trusting in You
Hearing God’s voice is not as easy as it sounds…. I opened the Bible as usual that morning, And read through the portion for the day, Taking note of and meditating on what it said. Then I closed the Bible and prayed. Today’s prayer was different, though. I was confused. What I had read … Read more How do I know what You want me to do?
God of mysteries – I don’t understand your ways, But I choose to trust you. I don’t understand how you knew me before I was born, And you saw my frame being formed in my mother’s womb I don’t understand why your plan is sometimes painful, confusing and difficult, Yet you charted everything out … Read more God of Mysteries
God’s ways can be pretty baffling at times, especially when there is something critical at stake! This year has started in an interesting way. My first lesson for the year is currently in progress, and I am gradually learning that God’s ways are truly nothing like what I usually have in mind. Don’t get me … Read more Are God’s Ways Anything Like Mine?
Why does God sometimes take us through an uncomfortable period of stretching? This week I have felt completely stretched – as though I would snap any minute! As you may know, the roles and responsibilities of a parent are quite something. When you add special needs to the mix…life becomes a little complicated! Well, this … Read more When God Stretches You…
Looking for a partner with whom you can scale life’s mountains? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a steep mountain? For me, I always ask, how will I ever get to the top in one piece! Last week, when I shared a little about the lessons I am learning … Read more Climbing Life’s Mountains – With God
Fear vs trust – Which of the two should we choose? After I wrote last week’s post on fear, God decided that it was time for me to learn a thing or two about fear and trust. I guess it was his way of saying, “You have to practice what you share!” I guess I … Read more Lessons on Fear and Trust
How do I conquer fearful thoughts that plague me from time to time? My kids like this bit from the Lion King movie where Simba says, “I laugh in the face of danger, ha ha ha! This got me thinking – do I ever stand confidently in the face of danger, or when faced with fear-inducing … Read more Why fear, when God is near!
Is God always in control? Can we trust him? I don’t know about you, but there are lots of moments in my life when I need God to act fast, and when he doesn’t, I am tempted to take things into my own hands. At times, a power struggle ensues, as I am not ready … Read more Get Your Hands Off The Steering Wheel – He is in Control!