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”
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Pray for Our Nation and the World
Gather your church, your prayer group and your family and begin praying now for these important dates: NOW: America Reads the Bible May 7: National Day of Prayer May 17: Rededicate 250 May 24: International Day of Prayer for the Unreached Pray for Pray from Isaiah 51:7a that we will Lord, we ask for aContinue reading “Pray for Our Nation and the World”
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”
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”
God’s Word for Your 2026
What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2025 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? No matter how you weathered last year, 2026 can be filled with power and wonderContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2026”
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”
Open Our Ears
A prayer for our nation from Isaiah 51:7a: Lord, push back enemy interference. Pierce through the noise. Speak loudly to every heart. Open our ears so we will hear what You’re saying, know what is right, and take Your instructions to heart. Knock down every lie we have believed with Your Truth, and give usContinue reading “Open Our Ears”
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”
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”
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”
God’s Word for Your 2025
What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2024 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? Share in the comments, if you like. Last year, as I asked Him for 2024,Continue reading “God’s Word for Your 2025”
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”
God’s Word for Your 2024
What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2023 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? No matter how you weathered last year, 2024 can be filled with power and wonderContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2024”
Deciding God’s Way
Today, I feel the Lord urging us to pray for those who are being pressed into tight corners and are having to make huge life decisions. Lord, give us wisdom, please. Help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. We can’t seeContinue reading “Deciding God’s Way”
Take Up Your Mat and Walk with Me
Our world is barreling fast into places of no return. We must throw off our sin and the thoughts that spiral us out of control, rise up and walk with the Lord now, as one with Him, or we may not make it through what is to come. The days are coming when you mustContinue reading “Take Up Your Mat and Walk with Me”
Prepare for the Storm to Come
The Lord asked me to share this and also Hebrews 12 with you today from a dream He gave me last year: A new storm is coming, the likes of which you cannot prepare for unless you stay close to Me. Even now, it pushes against the wall, bulging and pressing, but the fortifications IContinue reading “Prepare for the Storm to Come”
A New Storm Is Coming
The Lord asked me to share this and also Hebrews 12 with you today after a dream He gave me last night: A new storm is coming, the likes of which you cannot prepare for unless you stay close to Me. Even now, it pushes against the wall, bulging and pressing, but the fortifications IContinue reading “A New Storm Is Coming”
Know What Is Right
From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for God’s people Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders Leaders of other nations of the world Criminals, those bent on evil The lost That we will Hear the Lord Know what is right Take God’s instructions to heart. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep BibleContinue reading “Know What Is Right”
Building Oneness with Christ
What does it look like to walk in the Spirit? Galatians 5:16, 25. I’m still learning and growing in this area, but one habit that has helped greatly to position me for more of His flow is to make Jesus my first thought. Before I open my eyes. Before I get out of bed. BeforeContinue reading “Building Oneness with Christ”
What the World Needs Now Is Jesus
Lord, we have chased our own agendas, run over people to push them, only to find we were wrong all along. We have sought what we thought would satisfy, only to find ourselves empty again. Father, these days are trying, hard for all of us in so many ways. Please empty us of all theContinue reading “What the World Needs Now Is Jesus”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme
We have a Sovereign One who holds our future in His hands. It’s not the president of a nation or any other governing party, whether evil or good. It’s the God Who loves us. Nothing happens except that the Sovereign One allows it. And if He allows it, then no matter what evil plans ourContinue reading “Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme”
Placing Decisions in His Hands
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 “Placing Decisions in His Hands”
God’s Word for Your 2022
What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2021 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? The word the Lord gave us for 2021 was “Covering.” As I prayed with ourContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2022”
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”
Walk with Me
New things are coming. New winds are blowing. I’m talking more and more. Can you hear Me? Can you see Me moving? Can you feel My touch? I am real. And I am here, right where I’ve always been, calling you to come. Walk with Me. I know things have been hard, and at thisContinue reading “Walk with Me”
Step Back in
The future is changing. But My love never changes. What did I call you to that you never stepped out to do because so many other things in life got in the way? If I open the door for you now, walk on through. If not, your calling is not in vain. For I haveContinue reading “Step Back in”
Following His Lead
What calling has the Lord laid on your heart? Have you said yes yet? There is power in surrender. Proverbs 3:5-6, John 5:19. Pray He will lead us in His paths, and we will not hold back. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, the 2022 Delight to be a Woman of Wonder PowerContinue reading “Following His Lead”
Fight to Follow
The more we surrender to Christ and walk as one with Him, the greater resistance we will experience not just from the world, but from within the church. Have you felt it yet? We have a real enemy. But it is not the verses that don’t fit into our agendas. And it’s not the brotherContinue reading “Fight to Follow”
Deciding God’s Way
Today, I feel the Lord urging us to pray for those who are being pressed into tight corners and are having to make huge life decisions. Lord, give us wisdom, please. Help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. We can’t seeContinue reading “Deciding God’s Way”
Safety in Surrender
What have you been holding back from the only One Who can make all things work together for good? Romans 8:28. Lord, often You have shown us Your paths for us, given all the provision we will need for the journey, opened the door wide for us and even held out Your hand in love,Continue reading “Safety in Surrender”
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