answering the call to restful living; with joy
“I trust you with this” – a thought that has been on my mind since listening to a podcast on the topic of surrender around Easter and I think I’ll be considering it a while. The idea is that God has entrusted many things to us for fruitfulness; which is both a command and a …
God Almighty – El Shaddai The One for whom nothing is impossible.The maker and keeper of promises.The One who holds and sustains everything. This is who I pray to. This is who fights my battles. This is who I serve. He is God and I am not. Calling on His mighty name while surrendering to …
Whatever it is that we think we need – to be fulfilled, content, happy, or at peace – apart from Christ, are holes in our spiritual armour that will be exploited. Prepare to be frustrated and enslaved. However, when we live open-handed to give and receive whatever He wills as Lord and entrusts to us …
Why are there songs on my prayer list? I love listening to worship music as I go about my day; it keeps me singing. I noticed recently that some songs will bring someone to mind. Maybe that’s because I’d sent them that song to encourage them. Or maybe it speaks to their struggle. So, I …
He came to give us the abundant life.. to grant to those who mourn in Zion — to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;that they may be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, that he may be …
Lord, have your way. This is a frequent prayer for me especially in times when I’m weary. When I just don’t have the words. When I feel overwhelmed and defeated. When I am at the end of myself. It’s a prayer of surrender. See, surrender is required to experience wonder. In order to soar, we …