Prayer Walking Continued A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about Prayer Walking and asked readers to write to me and tell me their thoughts. Here they are in the order I received them. Some very good thoughts. by Alan Ross Prior to some pretty serious foot surgeries I loved to walk and… Continue reading PRAYER WALKING CONTINUED
Category: Prayer
FIRST
First After I wrote Wandering for Tuesday, the words of my own blog started to work in me. The Scripture, “looking away from all that will distract you” rumbled around in my mind and soul. Then I read another post at (in)courage called “How can I grow closer to God”. This is the paragraph that… Continue reading FIRST
HOW CAN I PRAY…?
How Can I Pray to God as Father When My Own Father Was So Terrible? by Mark D. Roberts (reprinted with permission from High Calling Blogs April 15, 2011) Luke 11:1-4 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray:“Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon.” Luke 11:2 In yesterday’s post I marveled… Continue reading HOW CAN I PRAY…?
WANDERING
Wandering I read a post yesterday about a mother who had lost her child – for a few minutes – and the sheer terror and panic she felt in that time. She compared that search to Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep. (Gypsy Mama, {One of} the Things Parents Fear the Most) “Then Jesus told… Continue reading WANDERING
SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath
Although I am posting on my Simply Saturdays, I am linking with Gypsy Mama’s Five Minute Fridays. I still take 5 minutes only to write. The prompt this week: Deep Breath Praying for clarity and meaning. Deep Breath I have had asthma since childhood. There were many nights as a young child that my parents… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath
SIMPLY SATURDAY – My Life Verse
Simply Saturday – a time for a quick 5-minute blog to write as the Spirit leads. First my prayer. Prayer: Father help me to be clear in my mind and let my words flow from You. In Jesus’ name. AMEN. My Life Verse There are so many verses that mean so much to me. However,… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – My Life Verse
BLOG AT INSCRIBE
Stretching I took a step again out of my comfort zone. I have written my first blog post for Inscribe. It is different blogging for your own blog than it is writing for someone else’s blog. More tension. But God gave me wonderful inspiration and I thank Him. Please check out my post at Inscribe.… Continue reading BLOG AT INSCRIBE
A Clean Slate
A Clean Slate I thought the other day as I wiped off my whiteboard to start into a new list of activities, how easy it was to wipe away the black marker. But it is harder to wipe away mistakes, unkind words or past troubles. I remember listening to Tony Campolo a number of years… Continue reading A Clean Slate
HOW PRECIOUS ARE HIS THOUGHTS
How Precious are His thoughts by Shannon Leibold (reprinted with permission How Precious are His thoughts) I wake at 4:19 a.m. The world is dark and sleeping outside my window. Knowing it’s simply one of those times I won’t be able to fall asleep again, my thoughts turn to Him. I talk to Him silently… Continue reading HOW PRECIOUS ARE HIS THOUGHTS
SIMPLY SATURDAY- Itchy Ears
On Saturdays I take only 5 minutes to write. Trying to free myself from editing and preplanning. Just writing what the Spirit leads me to write. Try it. Prayer: Lord help me to convey what You want to be heard. In Jesus’ name. AMEN. Itchy Ears We were blessed to travel to Arizona for the… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY- Itchy Ears