Prayers And Other Encounters | New Covenant Life

Just The Two Of Us, Father Says

March 17, 2026February 9, 2021 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

Wait For It

March 17, 2026December 18, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

A Believer’s Prayer

March 18, 2026December 2, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

Psalm 4: A Lesson For Praying Through Conflict

March 18, 2026November 4, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

What Is Your Faith In?

March 18, 2026November 1, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

Majesty Meets Humanity

March 17, 2026October 16, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

A Prayer For God’s Beloved World

March 18, 2026October 15, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

Fulfillment

March 18, 2026February 12, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

Lord, as I read this morning I see that my Lord Jesus studied and memorized every prophecy about himself to prepare for his greatest calling. He wanted to be sure that no matter how hard it would be, he would fulfill Your word and will as he offered himself for the sins of the world.

My Bread

March 18, 2026September 11, 2018 by Tonia Woolever

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 …

Breadcrumbs and Seashell Trails

March 18, 2026June 29, 2018 by Tonia Woolever

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.