answering the call to restful living; with joy
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 …
He came Himself and did what no one else could. It’s clear to see, in the Old Testament particularly, that God’s people need to be saved from themselves. Each time they turned away from Him, their disobedience to His word led to brokenness. Yet, when they turned back to Him and called for help, He …
