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For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 I have always loved and been intrigued by horses. They are magnificent creatures that are beautiful and strong, yet they are sensitive animals. When I was young, I took lessons on riding and my
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“Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 I bring the Lord what I have, a tiny droplet of water, He accepts it and He
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Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those whom His favor rests. Luke 2:14 The ordinary, hidden life is an extraordinary life, the little moments in time that turn my gaze to the Lord, to seek Him. It is a beautiful time, the Christmas season, where my attention is fixed on
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I like to spend time in the quiet of the early morning or the late night. The darkness of the sky showcases the stars as they bring forth their light. It is as if the earth is waiting for the brilliance of the sun to appear as it waits in silence. The sun is always
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I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me, you can do nothing. John 15:5. The Lord directed me to this beautiful scripture during my evening prayer time. I was in the quiet and peaceful chapel
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Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving; at the same time, pray for us too, that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak of the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, that I may make it clear, as I must speak. Colossians 4:2. St. Paul
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My soul feels at peace in the country. I love the wide open spaces of rolling fields, views that go on for miles and the company of good friends. I was blessed last weekend with a visit from three lovely ladies. We have known each other since elementary school. It always amazes me how long
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I feel that peace has left me and anxiety has returned. It has happened a little each day until I now find myself unsettled and restless. It is like being tossed around in a turbulent ocean. Thoughts from the past vie for my attention, current worries surface and the future makes me anxious. It is
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Lord, I give You all praise and glory. For You never leave me and are always with me. Whether I am in the lush, green meadow or the barren, dry desert, You are there. When I sense Your presence or when You seem far away, You are there. When I am sad or when I