In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there. Mark 1:35 (NASB) What would Jesus do?, we used to ask. Verses like this one tell us plainly, so I always give them special attention and place. Anything which … Read more
I sit on the deck with tea watching dawn arrive. The coastal breeze is soft and slightly salty. I’ve talked with you, worshiped to some music, prayed for my beloveds, asked for wisdom and new strength for the day. When the tea is done, I get up to begin my busy day. Then you say … Read more
Lord, I know you are with me. I have your promise…in how many ways? “Emmanuel, God with us…” “I am with you always….” In faith I cannot doubt you are with me, but in fact it is too easy to ignore your gentle and quiet presence! You are with me when I awake, and when … Read more
I always appreciate learning more about how to pray, how to talk to God. Especially when troubled, or in trouble. As I often say, the Psalms are chock full of great examples, even conversations between God and His child. Psalm 4 is yet another pattern for prayer. Again, this is an example of a Psalm … Read more
The situation was serious. One of those where, if the Lord didn’t do what only He could do, the enemy would win. I couldn’t stand that thought, and so I was hunkered down, praying as hard as I could. I pleaded with the Lord for what I believed needed to happen. I reminded Him of … Read more
I loved the beach, and I loved all of its variations. In an almost totally still wind, the waves were little and lapped gently at the shore. On windy days, especially at high tide, it seemed the waves would just keep coming in ever more powerful advances, with nothing to stop them. On the average … Read more
The Spirit Life post, Tuesday: A Good Day To Pray for God’s Beloved World, explained how God’s priesthood in Israel sang a special song according to the day of the week, at the morning sacrifice of worship and dedication. Each song had its own theme, and Tuesday’s song became our Psalm 82. In this Psalm … Read more
One by one, as your Spirit revealed them, Jesus committed to memory every detail predicted for his torture. He didn’t shrink away from the horror, the unfair treatment, the betrayal. Instead, his focus was to know, embrace, and do his part to fulfill all that would happen to bring His Father and the Father’s beloved children together.
Lord, you are my bread, the nourishment for my soul and spirit. You allow me to hunger; sometimes you even create it. Like all hunger, it makes me restless. Nothing satisfies that restlessness in my soul until I find a quiet place, and be still with you. Not a mindless stillness, but expectant quietness. I … Read more
I have been Dory so many times: lost, handicapped, hunting for answers — then suddenly discover that God in His love has been at work building trails everywhere I might wander, to help me find my way home to Him.
