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 around you is disaster, but hidden in the palm ofContinue reading “I Am Here”
Tag Archives: intimacy with Christ
The Arsenal
The Lord reminded me today of this word He gave for the prayer warriors in July of 2020 as the Prayer Wall was just beginning. In the first paragraph below, I can’t help but think of all the violence that has exploded in Nigeria, Israel, Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, Myanmar and so many other places since;Continue reading “The Arsenal”
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”
You Are Not Your Sin
“Yes, thank you. I believe I will!” Often when the enemy passes us yet another round of temptation, we’re so distracted by the latest drama in our lives, we mindlessly agree. Like being offered a bag of potato chips while watching TV, not only do we say yes, we eat the whole bag. And then we doContinue reading “You Are Not Your Sin”
Listen UP!
How do you make decisions? Do you weigh the pros and cons? Press for what you want? Lean on your own understanding? Ask others their opinions on the matter? Our decision-making processes are one of the main ways the enemy slips in to do his dirty work. Do any of those methods feel familiar toContinue reading “Listen UP!”
All I Want for Christmas
What will you give Jesus this Christmas? A prayer from my heart to the One this season is for: Thank You, Father, for Your grace, for the free gift of eternal life and for sending Your Son to this Earth to demonstrate Your love for us by dying for our sin and making the wayContinue reading “All I Want for Christmas”
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”
Good News for Abundant Life
Often, people come to this Prayer Wall who don’t yet know the truth of who Jesus is. Some live in closed countries, where it could cost them their life just to ask about Him. Others only know the religion the people around them believe, but they realize there’s something missing. They’re searching for Truth. TheyContinue reading “Good News for Abundant Life”
Listen UP!
How do you make decisions? Do you weigh the pros and cons? Press for what you want? Lean on your own understanding? Ask others their opinions on the matter? Our decision-making processes are one of the main ways the enemy slips in to do his dirty work. Do any of those methods feel familiar toContinue reading “Listen UP!”
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”
Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ
Sharing with you this word from the Lord for His people. (From one of my quiet times with Him). If this is something for you, dive in and let Him complete you with His love. If it’s for someone you know, share it. My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be acceptedContinue reading “Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ”
I Am Here
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 around you is disaster, but hidden in the palm ofContinue reading “I Am Here”
Good News for Abundant Life
Often, people come to this Prayer Wall who don’t yet know the truth of who Jesus is. Some live in closed countries, where it could cost them their life just to ask about Him. Others only know the religion the people around them believe, but they realize there’s something missing. They’re searching for Truth. TheyContinue reading “Good News for Abundant Life”
You Are Not Your Sin
“Yes, thank you. I believe I will!” Often when the enemy passes us yet another round of temptation, we’re so distracted by the latest drama in our lives, we mindlessly agree. Like being offered a bag of potato chips while watching TV, not only do we say yes, we eat the whole bag. And then we doContinue reading “You Are Not Your Sin”
Courage to Stand
Lord, don’t let us cower in fear of what is to come, but give us courage to stand strong, to love beyond borders and barriers, prejudices and pain. To fight in Your mighty power for the things of Your heart. To bear up under our trials as good soldiers. To trust in You through everyContinue reading “Courage to Stand”
You Are Not Your Sin. Break Free!
“Yes, thank you. I believe I will!” Often when the enemy passes us yet another round of temptation, we’re so distracted by the latest drama in our lives, we mindlessly agree. Like being offered a bag of chips while watching TV, not only do we say yes, we eat the whole bag. And then we do itContinue reading “You Are Not Your Sin. Break Free!”
Hand Outstretched
What have you been going through this year? Are you feeling weary? Alone in the fire? I felt the Lord leading me to share this word from His heart to ours today: I know it’s been hard, and at times you feel like you just can’t go on. Like something’s got to give, or youContinue reading “Hand Outstretched”
I Am Here
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 around you is disaster, but hidden in the palm ofContinue reading “I Am Here”
Believe Me
I have not stopped moving. I have not stopped speaking. When did you stop moving with Me? When did you stop listening? I’m right here where I’ve always been, doing the things I always do. When did you step off who the Word says I am and believe whatever you think makes you feel betterContinue reading “Believe Me”
A Prayer for Young People
Lord, we ask You for our youth, that You will give them a hunger for You. Ground them deep in faith. When they call to You, answer them, O God, in powerful ways. Give them a passion for Your Word, and clarity to distinguish truth from lies. Bring to them Godly relationships who will challengeContinue reading “A Prayer for Young People”
Show Me Your Name
Asking God a question first thing in the morning and then looking and listening for His answer throughout the day has been an exciting way for me to grow in my faith and walk with Christ. A favorite morning conversation starter is to ask Jesus to reveal to me more about who He is throughContinue reading “Show Me Your Name”
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”
The Arsenal
The days are coming, and soon are here, when the world as you know it will change in violent ways. People, even many of My own people, will fall to Satan’s schemes and involve themselves in many hideous crimes. But as the darkness gets darker, My light shines brighter. Those who are committed to MeContinue reading “The Arsenal”
Give Us Freedom
Lord, please set us free from our strongholds. With Your truth, topple the lies we’ve been clinging to that have excused our sin far too long. Draw us up onto Your shoulders to see that sin from Your perspective. Make us hate it so much, hate what it does to our relationship with You andContinue reading “Give Us Freedom”
Let Me Carry You
“The days ahead will have some uncommon twists and turns. Just hold fast. I’ve got you. You are safe when you surrender to My embrace. I want to carry you through this in such a way that everyone around you will see your hand in Mine and My arms around you. The trials you areContinue reading “Let Me Carry You”
Closer than Your Breath
When I asked the Lord what to share with you today, this is what I felt Him say: Turn around. Step into Me.I am with you. Always have been. Always will be. I never left you. It is you who have wandered from My touch. What are you looking at with those hungry eyes, if it’sContinue reading “Closer than Your Breath”
Song for the Bride
The closer I grow to Christ, the more He amazes me with His intimate, relentless, breathtakingly beautiful pursuit of His bride. During my quiet time one day, He sang this over her. Sharing this with you, because … you are … His bride…. “O, My bride,Long have I longed for you.Long have I called toContinue reading “Song for the Bride”
Good News for an Abundant Life
There is only one God. He is the Creator of the Universe, infinite, all-powerful, perfect, holy. He created us because He loves us and wants us to enjoy Him and love others through His love. That is our whole reason for being. But sin, our prideful, selfish thoughts and actions separate us from this holyContinue reading “Good News for an Abundant Life”
Using Our Trials Well
How have the pandemic and other events of this past year nudged you to do more of the things that matter most? Have you spent more time in prayer? Rested? Given quality time to your spouse and children? Begun doing Bible study together with them? Reached out to bless your neighbors and share Christ withContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”
Only a Thought Away
I know you’ve been hungry for more of Me, and even for more time with Me. I see the way you yearn to do something more, be something more, but what you’re doing right now already feels like too much. How will you add to it all the things you feel I’ll want you toContinue reading “Only a Thought Away”
Step in Deeper – Hosea 2:14+
“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 I love you. I’ve brought you into this desert season to meet with you, to restore yourContinue reading “Step in Deeper – Hosea 2:14+”
