Prayer & Devotionals

Sometimes a no is just a not now in disguise.  I’ve learned that lesson more than once.  Back in 2013, when we were living in Thomasville, I interviewed for a job. I can’t really explain it other than to say I knew in my spirit that I was going to work there. I felt sure

Among the several things and people I pray for, my daily prayer for years has been (in no particular order) for finances, Jake, general anxieties, and ETA of my husband. As I journaled this morning, the Lord took over my pen and wrote these words to me. My prayer is they are an encouragement to

In early June, Jake and I went to Boston to see my family for a much-needed vacation. In later June/early July, I went to Guatemala on a mission trip. In between those two significant events, Jake and I moved from Thomasville, AL to Jackson, AL (depending on where you are, it can be a distance

The promises You have laid before me, Father, have required much of me. When I first accepted this journey, I was eager and excited. As of late, the length of the journey has left me exhausted and resistant to continue. All I see before me is an endless sea with no land in sight. Yet,

Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor [Trouble] a door of hope. There she will respond [sing] as in the days of her youth, as in the

“Hi.” Hello. “Are You there?” Always. “Can You hear me?” Certainly. “I feel so alone.” Never. “Can You see me?” Beautiful. “Do You love me?” Abundantly. I feel so lost…” Found. “Broken.” Mended. “Confused.” Reassured. “Empty.” Filled. “Guilty.” Pardoned. “Thank You.” Absolutely.

“Do you recall sleeping through that raging storm?” Yes, Peter and the others were so worried over nothing. “Yes, that one…” What’s wrong? “Well, I guess I feel like them…worrying over nothing, but like them, this ‘nothing’ sure does feel like something. And even if it is nothing, the storm is loud and scary and

“Daddy, it hurts.” What does, honey? “Right here.” She said pointing to her heart. I know, baby. She knew just by the tone in His voice, He did know, but she wondered why didn’t He do anything to prevent it. She knew Him well enough to know that He wouldn’t let her hurt in vain.

It’s the 1st day of the last month of yet another year; December 1. It came so fast. I look back at this year and I see how You have sought me, courted me, dazzled me, completely swept me off my feet! As each day passed, I fell deeper and deeper in love with You.

Father God, You know the demons that lurk around me. The lies I so easily believe. The fears of never living a “normal” life without calamity around every corner and never experiencing Your promises this side of Heaven. The fear my past will always come back to me in the form of loneliness, and unwant.