Encouragement to Stand

Today, I feel the Lord speaking to our hearts from Isaiah 40. “I have a plan through this. I know you can’t see around the other bend, and what you think might be waiting for you there scares you. But trust Me. I know what I’m doing. I know what’s up there ahead. And aroundContinue reading “Encouragement to Stand”

No Competition

Do you struggle with feeling like you don’t measure up, especially when you’re around those who are strong in the Lord? Like your relationship with God is somehow inferior? Like the floor slants higher and closer to the throne for them, and meanwhile, you’re struggling just to have a quiet time? The Lord’s heart isContinue reading “No Competition”

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”

Song for the Wayward One

Lord, for those who have wandered from Your felt presence, speak softly to us now, drawing us back to Yourself, like You did Your bride in Hosea 2:14-23. Remind us of our First Love. That we are Yours, and You are our Song, our True Meaning of Life, our All. Sing over us. We needContinue reading “Song for the Wayward One”

Listen to God

If you believe you can’t hear God, you won’t. Even though He’s speaking to you all the time. Even though He’s showing you the way. Even though He’s holding out to you so many treasures and beautiful surprises of His love. Even though He has clearly marked the way for you so that you cannotContinue reading “Listen to God”

No Competition

Do you struggle with feeling like you don’t measure up, especially when you’re around those who are strong in the Lord? Like your relationship with God is somehow inferior? Like the floor slants higher and closer to the throne for them, and meanwhile, you’re struggling just to have a quiet time? I feel the LordContinue reading “No Competition”