My Own Heart – PRAYER WALL

Fear That Makes a Difference

The things that hold you back from the deeper things of Christ can loom big and tall at times. Like FEAR. Fear you’ll have to give something up. Or fear of what others will think of you if you dive into Jesus’ arms and start truly living what you believe. Fear of what He mightContinue reading “Fear That Makes a Difference”

How Do You Respond to Barriers?

In the midst of your present trial, how are you faring? One night, the Lord gave me two different dreams in which the bride of Christ (His church, those who believe and follow Jesus) reacted to life’s barriers in two very different ways. In the first, a woman stood in a cloudy, windswept wilderness, wildContinue reading “How Do You Respond to Barriers?”

Into the Secret Citadel

Do you often feel disconnected from God? Like you’re working for Him, but missing out on the more somehow? Do you see others enjoying His power and His anointing, while you just feel weary and dry? What if you knew of a supernatural portal into His presence? What if, like a superhero, you had yourContinue reading “Into the Secret Citadel”

Persevere

Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 AMPC How are you doing with standing up under this present trial?Continue reading “Persevere”

On Love’s Wings

How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”

Prayer for Clarity in Chaos

Lord, today I choose to worship You. In the middle of my mess. In the midst of my pain. In the dark hours of the night when my thoughts keep me awake. As I scroll through the news and cry out, “Please, Lord, come.” So much pain, so much sorrow, so much evil in thisContinue reading “Prayer for Clarity in Chaos”

Awakening: The Great Invitation

One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down toContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life

Have you ever experienced a harsh, lonely time in your life? Winter seasons often come unexpectedly. I had one that lasted several years, as family members and others I loved passed away one by one, and my best friends cut me out of their lives. It was an isolating time … a cold, cold winter,Continue reading “Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2025, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Do You Measure Up?

Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”

Loving the Hard-to-Love

Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”

Thankful for This Trial

As you told God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, was your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Let God Be Your Time Manager

Philippians 4:13; Proverbs 3:5-7; Ecclesiastes 3:1 In all things Kingdom Culture, Jesus is our Model. And Jesus only did what His Father was doing. John 5:19. So should we. Burnout happens when you’re doing more than God has asked you to, or you’re doing it in your own power. That’s why it’s so important toContinue reading “Let God Be Your Time Manager”

Arm Us with Strength

What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Jesus Is the Answer

Why do we keep looking somewhere else for answers, when there is only one Way to the love, joy, peace and fulfillment we seek? We run all day, but forget about inviting Jesus into our schedule. We have time to watch our favorite show on TV, but no time to spend alone with the OneContinue reading “Jesus Is the Answer”

Persevere

Step in Deeper

A word today from Hosea 2:14+, James 4:8, Deuteronomy 32:10, John 14:15, John 5:19, Matthew 22:37-40: If you could feel My presence in deep and powerful ways moment by moment, would you want that? Would you be willing to do what it takes to get there? Because I’m here. Right now. With you. And IContinue reading “Step in Deeper”

Pray for Freedom from Anxiety

Do you deal with anxiety? Are there thought processes and reactions that have such a strong hold on you, it feels impossible to break out of that escalating spiral? What if I were to tell you that you can be free? Would you do what it takes to get there? If freedom from anxiety andContinue reading “Pray for Freedom from Anxiety”

Rise Above It All

Are you in a situation now where you’re under attack? Do you feel the urge to not forgive those people? To ignore them or treat them with contempt? To talk behind their backs? To post ugly things about them on social media? For us today, from the One this life is for: Rise above theContinue reading “Rise Above It All”

Freedom through Forgiveness

In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”

Forgive

This morning, I felt the Lord leading us back to forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 12:17-21 When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for all our sin — from the tiniest infraction to that monstrous mistake we still regret. So, if our mile-high debt has been forgiven entirely, why are we so botheredContinue reading “Forgive”

How Are You Doing So Far?

What new year’s resolutions did you make for 2025? And how are you doing with those so far? Have busyness, laziness or weariness brought you down? Have those habitual sins you swore you’d walk away from already pressed back in? And what about anxiety and depression? How are you doing with those? Of all theContinue reading “How Are You Doing So Far?”

Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life

Awakening: The Great Invitation

On Love’s Wings

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, 2025. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down to this: DoContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2024, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Do You Measure Up?

Loving the Hard-to-Love

Thankful for This Trial

As you tell God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, is your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Thankful Reflection on the Past

As we step into this season of Thanksgiving, what has God done this year in your life and family? What are you thankful for? With my children and those the Lord has asked me to mentor, we love to seek the Lord at the beginning of each year and ask Him for His word overContinue reading “Thankful Reflection on the Past”

From Depression to JOY

Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past four years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom

Have you ever felt like a failure? Like you’ve missed the mark? Or don’t measure up? Is there an area of your life where you keep messing up, even when you know what you should be doing and actually want to do what is right? “I have the desire to do what is good, butContinue reading “Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom”

Living His Song

You were formed unique with a purpose, a holy calling from the One who breathed life into you. There are specific ways He wants to shine His light through you that no one else on this planet can do in quite the same way you can. Your culture, language, family life, experiences, looks, trials, gifts,Continue reading “Living His Song”

Pressing on to Receive the Prize

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. What has your life mostly been about? What thoughts mainly run through your head throughout the day? Worries about how to make ends meet? Anger when someone doesn’t do what you think they should? What you want and how to get it? LustfulContinue reading “Pressing on to Receive the Prize”

Worship and Overcome

It’s easy for the angels who see God’s face every day to worship Him. But when His children down here in this world filled with sin and trials worship in spirit and in truth, sight unseen, from the midst of all our hardships and heartache, that is — I paused here as I wrote thatContinue reading “Worship and Overcome”

Freedom of the Heart

Isaiah 51:11 What is holding you and your family back from more of the Lord? Depression? Anxiety? Anger? Lust? Ask Him to show you, and spend some time today in prayer, asking Him to set you free. This may be of help: Lord, please help us walk out in the freedom that we were createdContinue reading “Freedom of the Heart”

Overcoming Conflict God’s Way

What conflicts do you face these days? How have you responded? When you have a problem with someone, do you attack? Avoid? Talk to other people about it? Find a way to get them back? Don’t do that! One way the enemy gets us to do his dirty work is through saying bad things about someone,Continue reading “Overcoming Conflict God’s Way”

Are You Filled with Faith? Or Fear?

The same night I experienced two dreams. In the first, I saw a woman looking out at the mountains rising high and beautiful ahead of her and all around her in the wilderness. I heard the Lord say “New horizons,” and felt the exhilerating joy of adventure. Wrapped in the presence of the One WhoContinue reading “Are You Filled with Faith? Or Fear?”

Do You Measure Up?

Freedom through Forgiveness

Forgive

Let God Be Your Time Manager

Removing Whitewash

What has been keeping you from greater oneness with Christ? Do you know? All of us have sins and wrong thought processes we’ve allowed the enemy to slip into our habitual reactions. It’s easy not to recognize them because they feel so “normal” to us. That’s because the enemy has whitewashed them with lies. SomeContinue reading “Removing Whitewash”

Stand on Love and You Will Stand

Lord, sometimes it feels as if the enemy is assaulting us from all sides and the fury of all that comes against us is greater than we can withstand. But no foe is bigger than You, O God, no army mightier than Your power, no assault greater than the protection of Your love. We chooseContinue reading “Stand on Love and You Will Stand”

Remove the Barriers

Psalm 32; John 8:31-32; 14:15-21; Matthew 17:20 Through negative life experiences and wrong thought processes, the enemy has embedded lies, sins, and self-protective habits (strongholds) so deeply in your heart that your will alone is not enough to break free. You need Someone stronger. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry. IContinue reading “Remove the Barriers”

Preparing for the Future

Are you ready for what lies ahead? So much has changed already, just in the last few years. So many things we once trusted in we have now found untrustworthy. Ask the Lord what sins, achievements, thought processes, desires, addictions or habits you’ve been holding onto that need to go so you can step intoContinue reading “Preparing for the Future”

Pressing on to Receive the Prize

What has your life mostly been about? What thoughts mainly run through your head throughout the day? Worries about how to make ends meet? Anger when someone doesn’t do what you think they should? What you want and how to get it? Lustful thoughts? Fear for your children’s future? Be careful what you focus onContinue reading “Pressing on to Receive the Prize”

A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9

Let Me Be Your Safe Place

Today, I feel the Lord saying to our hearts: I am here. I have not left. I am your Safe Place. Wherever you find yourself now, however you mourn, I want you to know I am with you. I have made a way through this for you, and it is in My arms. All aroundContinue reading “Let Me Be Your Safe Place”

Kingdoms Pass

In light of all the evil conquests of several world leaders at this time, let’s take comfort from this truth: “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV Kingdoms rise andContinue reading “Kingdoms Pass”

All for You, O God

Father God, I give You my life. I give You all of me. All of my relationships. My home. My marriage. My family. My career. My past. My future. My now. My hopes. My dreams. My gifts. My talents. My joys. My sorrows. My accomplishments and failures. My love. My all. My everything is Yours. Continue reading “All for You, O God”

Better Not Pout

Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we end up pouting because of something else we want that we can’t have. Does that sound familiar? Is there something you’ve been longing for He hasn’t given you yet? How has that blocked you in your faith? It may be a valid desire, even oneContinue reading “Better Not Pout”

What Are You Working For?

One morning, the Lord awakened me to a vision of the bride scrubbing the floor, sweat on her brow. “I see you,” the Lord said to her. He reached out with both hands, and as she took them, He pulled her to her feet to look into His eyes. Don’t be like the wife whoContinue reading “What Are You Working For?”

Worship and Overcome

When we worship God in the midst of our problems and pain, we bring Him joy, as He fights for us and triumphs over our enemy. 2 Chronicles 20; Isaiah 30:29-32; Psalm 149. 1 Samuel 16:14-23. The enemy flees, as God changes our focus from how big our problems are to how big our GodContinue reading “Worship and Overcome”

Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe

I had a dream of people walking around with imaginary self-protective “walls” that in reality were just thin lines — a mere thread — not a wall at all. Just like we often do, the people in this dream came on way too strong in each situation, too self-important, too conscious of how they look,Continue reading “Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe”

Living His Song

Wisdom in Making Decisions

Lord, give us wisdom, please. As we face difficult decisions, help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. We can’t see the future, but You can. You know what’s up ahead and where You’re taking us. Help us surrender allContinue reading “Wisdom in Making Decisions”

Rise Up and Love

What are some things you’ve settled into over the years that have become a habit because you were afraid or felt you needed to protect yourself from something or someone? Or maybe you felt inconvenienced by what God was asking you to do and talked yourself out of it and into that habit that feelsContinue reading “Rise Up and Love”

My Love Never Changes

The way is narrowing, and less and less of those who think they are Mine will make it through. Whatever you’re holding onto — grudges, financial security, selfish desires, lust — whatever you’ve been spending your time, thoughts and efforts on that I have not called you to — you must let go now. ItContinue reading “My Love Never Changes”

Faith and Refocus

Lord, sometimes it feels as if the enemy is assaulting us from all sides, and the fury of all that comes against us feels greater than we can withstand. But for You, O God. No foe is bigger than Your glory. No army mightier than Your power. No assault greater than the protection of YourContinue reading “Faith and Refocus”

Remove the Barriers

Strength to Overcome

In what ways have you felt like a failure lately? Like you’ve missed the mark? Or don’t measure up? Is there an area of your life where you keep messing up, even when you know what you should be doing and actually want to do what is right? “I have the desire to do whatContinue reading “Strength to Overcome”

Removing Whitewash

What has been keeping you from greater oneness with Christ? Do you know? All of us have barriers we’ve allowed the enemy to put up against experiencing in the fullness of Christ. But sometimes we don’t recognize those strongholds because they feel “normal” to us. The enemy has whitewashed them with lies that can evenContinue reading “Removing Whitewash”

Of Earthly and Heavenly Fathers

It’s easy for us as humans to subconsciously assign God whatever qualities we have encountered in our earthly fathers, whether good or bad. My dad isn’t perfect by any means. But he modeled love so well that it’s easy for me to run to my Heavenly Father whenever I’m hurting. I know He is alwaysContinue reading “Of Earthly and Heavenly Fathers”

Step Out of the World and into My Mind

My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be accepted by those you look up to or want to be around, to be seen as someone important in their lives. You want them to like you, include you, see you as one of them, so you mold your viewpoints around theirs and stepContinue reading “Step Out of the World and into My Mind”

Repentance and Humility

James 4:10 Lord, we have wandered far from You. We have placed our own pain, fear, pride, selfishness, doubt, anger, judgment, lust and so much more above the simplicity of surrendering to You and letting Your Spirit guide our thoughts and actions. Proverbs 3:5-7, John 5:19. Forgive us, Lord. For we have left our FirstContinue reading “Repentance and Humility”

Come Up Here

Where are you spending most of your thoughts? Is there a situation that worries you? Someone who’s attacking you? A sin you feel trapped in? Are your problems so up-in-your-face it’s hard to see anything else? Anxious thoughts invite the enemy to worry you with all the more problems. So, if you want the LordContinue reading “Come Up Here”

Prayer for Anxious Hearts

Lord, be our Shield. Block fear from invading our minds, hearts, and homes. When anxiety, worry, and panic overcome us, we have trouble trusting in Your Sovereignty and Your heart of Love. We try to take control, but everything’s so out of control, especially our racing hearts and spiraling thoughts. Rescue us, O Lord, fromContinue reading “Prayer for Anxious Hearts”

Turning Trials Around for Good

Each of us throughout this world faces multiple trials daily, but in the midst of it all is Jesus. No matter what evil our enemy has planned, our King has already made the way to turn it all around for good. The first and greatest work He is always doing in every circumstance is toContinue reading “Turning Trials Around for Good”

Kingdoms Pass

Rise Up and Overthrow

People of God, we must rise up and overthrow the enemy. Isaiah 52:2. Today, we must say, “No!” to the gangrenous thoughts we have allowed Satan to feed us that are contrary to what God says. Now is the time. Throw off the chains of selfish ambition, bitterness, anxiety, the dangerous ways we seek toContinue reading “Rise Up and Overthrow”

Courage to Forgive

Is there anyone I haven’t forgiven yet? Show me, please, Lord, and give me courage to forgive. Forgiveness is not saying that what the offender did is okay. Sin is never okay. And it’s not forgetting, although forgetting sometimes happens as a result of forgiveness. Forgiveness is cutting the tie that binds your heart toContinue reading “Courage to Forgive”

Seeing through Love’s Eyes

Misunderstandings are one of the enemy’s favorite tactics for dividing relationships, especially marriages. If he can plant thoughts in our mind about hidden motives or meanings behind what someone says, then he has tricked us into obeying his lead, rather than the Spirit’s. Such “mind-reading” is dangerous because of James 4:11-12 and Matthew 7:1-5. OnlyContinue reading “Seeing through Love’s Eyes”

Wings to Soar

As Valentine’s Day nears, take some time to ask the Lord how you’re doing with love. In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt the one you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? HasContinue reading “Wings to Soar”

Invitation to Intimacy

Have you ever reached out to someone, wanting a deeper connection, but they didn’t take you up on that invitation? As you shared your heart, did they looked at their watch? Check their social media notifications? Talk over you? Walk out of the room? It’s not uncommon. But what the Lord was asking me toContinue reading “Invitation to Intimacy”

What’s Holding You Back?

Let’s leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold is a thought process or sin that has such a “strong hold” on you, it controls your reactions rather than the HolyContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”