Prayer

Prayer: that beautiful place in life where you are suspended in between heaven and earth, wishing that everything in this world was ok and longing to be in God’s arms where you never have to worry about anything ever again.

Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.… 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

Encounter

In every mountain you climb, every obstacle you face, you encounter God.  A life of prayer and devotion prepares you for the encounter. Hope, faith and trust overcomes it all.

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. – John 10:27

Glorify

When we stand unashamed, believing in the Power of God’s Holiness, we stand within His Kingdom. Seeking God reveals His Nature, and resting in Him fulfills every longing and every desire when, in these moments, we see His Glory revealed. The Glory of the Lord is all around us, manifest in every single entity of our lives. Let us rejoice and be glad.

…because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. – Romans 1:19-20

Fallen

I should have pulled it the moment I saw it, but, I let it stay because I thought it pretty. I call it my fallen angel. The flower is tiny, no larger than the tip of my nail. I did not plant it. It was a volunteer, settling itself among the grass in my lawn. Now my lawn is in danger of losing all grass. The beautiful plant has proven to be extremely invasive. I’ve never seen anything multiply as fast. And it not only grows within the grass, but chokes it out completely, leaving only barren soil when the weed is pulled. There are many things in our lives that present themselves as beauty, only to show their true light after they have taken root and invaded our lives. Activities that look appealing and fun on the surface can end up ruining our lives as we know it. And, when recognized for what they are, they are so hard to pull out, leaving large holes in their wake. Yet God is a master gardener. He planted His vineyard with purpose. Turn to Him and let Him pull the weeds from your life. The holes may feel large when He does, but He will turn that soil into soft and supple ground; once again, open for the goodness He can give.

In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel. – Isaiah 4:2

Light

As we hear of the tragedy and heartbreak of those across our nation, yearning for a way to help, and the distance between us so great, our aid must come in a different light. Let us raise our voices in prayer and praise for our God, and call down faith, hope, trust, and peace for God’s people. In the midst of darkness, there is light. Let us be that light for one another.

Many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem and to implore the favor of the LORD. – Zachariah 8:22