Prayer
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“Let there be light” and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness. Genesis 1:3-5 The Lord has been bringing light to me in the darkness. It is an awareness that God is always there, always listening, and always working in my life, in the
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I have been drawn this week into scripture with Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Martha is the woman that stands out to me as I read the living word. As I offer my quiet time to Lectio Divina and pray for the Holy Spirit to come, the verses speak to my soul. They reveal a different
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Everyday I am faced with many choices, but in a discerning life it ultimately comes down to two: growing closer to the Lord or moving further away from the Lord. It is the former that I seek and desire, to be aware and listen to the prompting of my heart, to give the Lord quiet
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Do you trust Me? It seems like God is asking me this question at this time. When you get to the heart of the matter, it is – Do you love Me? When I moved here years ago, I began to receive words from the Lord. The words would repeat themselves and I would write
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it
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The words of St. Teresa of Avila are so comforting in a time when darkness seems to be all around. Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing make you afraid; All things pass; But God is unchanging, patience is enough for everything. You who have God, lack nothing, God alone is sufficient. St. Teresa of Avila
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As soon as I seem to get one knot untied and freed, I am faced with new knots that are twisted together and tightly woven. I feel myself give in to the tears that flow, as I feel a deep pain and sorrow, but there is also a hope as I look back where the
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The sun is rising this morning and bringing its light to illuminate the earth. It is calling me to a new day, a day filled with hope and peace as I begin my day. I feel rested in body and soul from the women’s conference I experienced this past weekend. This is the fifth time
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This past Valentine’s weekend, we went away to stay in the city for a couple nights. It seems almost counter intuitive, from the smaller country town to the big city to rest. We stayed in a Boutique Hotel built in the early 1900’s full of character and beauty. A breathtaking two story lobby brimming with
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This week I have been drawn in deeper to prayer. It seems the Lord is calling me to get closer to Him, to take His lead, and pray. But one of the things He has shown me this week, is that He is not in front of me. He is right beside me. Come to
Fears and Tears 