As we look into the unknown territory of hearing God’s voice, we discover a keyed entry through which we must pass. It is a singular narrow gate, accessed one way and one way only. A writer in the New Testament explains this succinctly: “God…spoke long ago..in many ways, (but) in these last days He has spoken to us in His …
Personal journal entry, June 26, 2023: “Even after all these years of growing up in Christ, I still have knotholes of doubt that God will speak clearly to me.” Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize Jehovah as the God Who speaks. I’ve read, heard, and memorized it, but in some situations, I don’t expect to hear from God. Why is …
The fatiguing day of verb conjugation at school burned out into an evening of conversational silence at home. Weeks prior, weariness had replaced the nine-month adventure of living abroad. Despite the buzz of traffic, drone of vendors, and hum of shoppers just outside our door, my husband and I habitually collapsed each night once our preschoolers drifted to sleep. As …
“May I set the topic today?” Here between the morning light and my first cup of coffee, the Spirit arrested me and gave me pause. “You know I love to hear your heart,” He continued. “Your highs and lows, your hopes and anxieties. But We have covered this particular ground already, haven’t we? We’ve talked about these fears extensively over …
Unable to focus. Low to midrange anxiety. An overall feeling of yuckiness. I know this experience all too well. Looming and overwhelming, this emotion throws a damper onto every subsequent action. Both plans and projects are affected by a general impression that something is wrong. And that something is probably me. Ever felt that way? Over the years, I’ve found …
O My precious child, Your life suddenly changed, and you feel shaken down to the foundation. Trembling and frightened, you now spend more time in fear rather than in prayer. Stop a moment, and let’s breathe together (Psalm 46:10). Cease turning this over in your mind and come to Me, for I understand your anxiety and weariness (Matthew 11:28). As …
The piercing photograph, only ordinary in size, stares down upon me as I write. A casual observer mistakes the tabby coat pattern for that of a common, house cat. But if you stare into the penetrating eyes, they lock with your own. You startle to realize someone has photographed a young bobcat. That someone, my friend Traci, lived to tell …
My Child, I see you. I see your fears, your fatigue, your frustration. You fall exhausted into bed each night because you’ve forgotten the Source of your strength. The truth is that you alone cannot fix it. The loneliness, the hurt, the grief. No matter how you try, it’s not within your power. You can’t find your son a job …
My dear child, How precious you are to me. You are always on My Mind as I watch your purpose unfold and blossom. Come and sit with Me for awhile. Although I am within you, you still struggle with the outward trials of life. This is normal, My child. You mustn’t think that difficulties mean something is wrong in spirit. …
