Holy Father, As I come before You today, I realize that within my flesh lies nothing good (Romans 7:18). In and of myself, my wisdom is inadequate concerning what to do about _______ (2 Corinthians 3:5). But this doesn’t deter my need to pray. In my weakness, You do not condemn (Romans 8:1). You merely say, “Call upon Me, and …
Father, Thank You that You are the Unmovable Rock of my salvation (Psalm 18:2) and are far greater than my anxious and quavering heart (1 John 3:20). You tell me over and again in Your Word, “Do not fear,” but I forget easily and allow my heart to be heavy and weighted down with worry (Luke 21:34). Yuck. My …
My dear child, Things before you are not as they seem. From outward appearance, the situation appears as overwhelming and ghastly. You see it as a great, immovable fortresses which are against My Kingdom purpose. Come here, my love. Let me remove the blinders that are blocking your sight (2 Corinthians 3:16). I’ve allowed these situations to awaken you from …
Mark and I have been helping his 82-year-old dad some as he prepares to move from the home where he has lived for almost 50 years. I’ve been clinging onto these verses for my strength, and turning each one into a prayer. Maybe you need to claim these promises as well. “Not by night, not by power, but …
Reading glasses. A personal friend of mine. Our relationship began sometime within my fortieth year. I’ve noticed that within two years either side of this big birthday, most people begin to trombone their literature as their eyesight begins to change. Indeed, “our outer man is decaying.” (2 Corinthians 4:16) But, in all honesty, that’s a good thing. …
For almost two weeks, the Father has been bringing individuals into our lives who have vulnerably shared their stories with us. We understand that line out of our nursery hymn a little better: “I am weak, but He is strong.” You have heard Mona Gregory’s heart in earlier posts. Lean near today as she shares some of …
Have you learned more about the way God works through weakness? I know I have. Something about hearing personal testimonies have really driven it home, huh? Well, today – we may very well have saved the best for last. Blogger and mother of three, Morgan Everett reaffirms what so many weak people have mentioned – God speaks! …
You are in for a treat today. Vickie Dewbre and I went to high school together, but then graduated to do our separate lives. We lost touch and it was 30 years before we saw one another again. When we met again for coffee last year, her fresh exuberance for the Word surprised and energized me. Vibrant …
All week long, we have heard from individuals who have persevered under trials. Today is no exception. You have already come to love Carrie Vipperman. She guest blogged with Hungry For More earlier in the year. Join her today as she gives us some practical how-to’s during weakness. ———————————– …
I met today’s faith walker when she was a single career missionary in Taiwan. In 1998, Sharon Williams left her position in Taiwan to return to the states to become Mrs. Abe Martinez. Fast forward a few years and I hear that Abe and Sharon are headed to Thailand with their two sons. Yet not all works …
