Are you anxious about seeing certain family members during the holidays or encountering strained situations? Here are some helpful prayers: Lord, please fill that whole room and house with Your presence and Your angels, and send the enemy out. Build a shield of protection around our time together and block any plans the enemy hasContinue reading “Difficult Family Gatherings”
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A Greater Set Up
This has been a hard year for all of us. We’ve all found ourselves in the midst of trials we can’t see an end to; but we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in everything turning out the way we want. Our hope is in the LORD. “My beloved, I did notContinue reading “A Greater Set Up”
One Way Through This
I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am still here. I am still all-powerful. And I still love you and your children more than you can ever imagine. You are Mine. How could IContinue reading “One Way Through This”
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”
Peace in the Midst of Danger
As missionaries raising our children in one of the most dangerous countries in the world, we are often asked, “Aren’t you afraid?” At first, yes; very, in fact. But then, through heavy trials and spiritual warfare, the Lord cast out fear with His perfect love. 1 John 4:18. Not only did He carry us throughContinue reading “Peace in the Midst of Danger”
Deadly Landslides in Brazil
Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”
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
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”
This Week’s Tornadoes
Let’s pray for families who are suffering after tornadoes swept across Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and several other states this week. Lord, please comfort those mourning losses, and provide for their needs in a way they will know it is You. Use Christians to shine Your peace and love even in the midst of terrible hardship,Continue reading “This Week’s Tornadoes”
Fires in Texas
At least 175 fires in the past week have burned nearly 95,000 acres across the state of Texas. Lord, please stop the fires. Dowse the land with rain today and bring relief. Be a Shield around every firefighter and give them wisdom to know how to contain the fires. Comfort families who have lost homesContinue reading “Fires in Texas”
