Bible Verse “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – … Continue reading No Need to Shift Gears
Tag: Prayer
Too Stretched to Write
I created this category of my blog to write about my journey during this year that I asked God to stretch me. He stretched me so much that I couldn’t write anymore. It was a difficult summer. I wouldn’t repeat it for anything; but I wouldn’t miss the growth and the closeness with God, either. He … Continue reading Too Stretched to Write
Meltdown Monday
Happy Monday! I had a meltdown today. I woke up this morning, feeling a little overwhelmed. I have finally found some balance and some downtime in my schedule … and then something unexpected came up over the weekend. So I woke up a little flustered. I was away from my house the past two days, … Continue reading Meltdown Monday
Thank You for My Meltdown
Today I had a meltdown, God. It didn’t last long, but it was real. Through it, I was reminded that You are real too. I want to thank You for my meltdown and for the things You showed me through it. Thank You that You’re always here. Thank You that I can always cry out … Continue reading Thank You for My Meltdown
Dog Fear … Gone!
When I got home tonight, I discovered I’m no longer afraid of the dogs. I rent a beautiful apartment on the property of a wonderful family. They have three dogs. One is very docile and always greets me with a friendly tail wag when I arrive. He never seems to bark. The other two always … Continue reading Dog Fear … Gone!
Holding onto Peace
I felt so tired tonight and I asked God why. Why should I be this tired on a Monday? He gently reminded me of my meltdown this morning. He’s told me that a lot lately. I lack energy for no apparent reason. I’m healthy. I’m resting. I’ve resumed my spiritual disciplines. I’m taking regular sabbatical … Continue reading Holding onto Peace
God’s Lessons
I've had a few tough lessons over the last few weeks. Or I should say ... I've failed a few tough lessons. God's lessons. My reason for failing these lessons was lack of trust in God, which in my case translates to "stinkin fear!" My lease was up June 30 on a place I love. … Continue reading God’s Lessons
Stinkin’ Fear
I had a wonderful and relaxing evening at home. When it came time to go to sleep, I let fear in the door. Outside my bedroom window is a motion sensitive light. It goes on if a cricket sneezes. Nevertheless, the fear center of my brain always suspects the worst. Last night it went on … Continue reading Stinkin’ Fear
Live with God Today
Recently I heard a friend say that we are to live each day with God, to be fully present in this day, and not to worry about the past or about the future. Our worry of the past does no good, because we aren't living in the past. Our worry of the future does no good, because … Continue reading Live with God Today
My Heart Turns Violently
I'm starting my 3rd year as a prayer ministry intern. What is prayer ministry? More about that later. My goal for this 3rd year is for God to stretch me. That's where the title of this blog post comes in. "My heart turns violently" means two things to me. One, it's from one of my favorite … Continue reading My Heart Turns Violently
Adventures with God 