Tag Archives: prayer
Give It to God
As a teenager, when I became overwhelmed by enormous challenges or high-stakes decisions, my mother taught me the merits of putting pen to paper to gain perspective. When I was uncertain whether to take specific classes or which job to … Continue reading
Moody
Father God, I’m grateful that You are always compassionate, forgiving, and faithful. Though we often change, God never does.
Chat with God
Dear God, let me use my voice for good, but let me also be brave enough to use it for my own good. What others might see as angry or outrage may just be me finding the courage or strength … Continue reading
Mercy
When my children were squabbling and came to me to tattle on one another, I took each child aside separately to hear their account of the problem. Since both were guilty, at the end of our chat I asked them … Continue reading
Expect and Extend Mercy
When I complained that a friend’s choices were leading her deeper into sin and how her actions affected me, the woman I prayed with weekly placed her hand over mine. “Let’s pray for all of us.” I frowned. “All of … Continue reading
