The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

I want what Heโ€™s havingโ€ฆ

โ€œTrust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmsโ€ฌ โ€ญ37โ€ฌ:โ€ญ3โ€ฌ-โ€ญ5โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ I want comfort. God wants me to hold trust. … Continue reading I want what Heโ€™s havingโ€ฆ

He no longer sleeps

โ€œOn that day, when evening had come, he said to them, โ€œLet us go across to the other side.โ€ And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so … Continue reading He no longer sleeps

Iโ€™m fine!

Good morning, cherished one. How are you today? No, I mean really, how are you today? I know you know the socially, western culturally correct response is that you are fine, however, thatโ€™s not what weโ€™re about here, in this space. {He already knows so itโ€™s okay to be honest. You are already cherished anyway.} … Continue reading Iโ€™m fine!

Appointed Days

Good morning, dear child of God. Wake up. Stretch. Rub the sleep from your eyes. Say out loud, โ€œGood morning, Lord. I am here. What do You have for me today?โ€ {Good morning! Thereโ€™s love to do} Wake up, O Sleeper! Arise and shine for the Kingdom of God is at hand. The harvest is … Continue reading Appointed Days

Who owns the breath?

We are planners. Westerners, I mean. Arenโ€™t we wired by our culture to have a plan, stock our calendars with appointments, and respond to greetings with just how incredibly busy we are? We (Westerners) are driven from a young age to think about (plan) what we want to do when we grow up. We are … Continue reading Who owns the breath?

Trust: a committed pursuit

I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I will submit to Him and He will make my path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV So many years ago, I memorized this proverb as a prayer of commitment. I wish I could report today … Continue reading Trust: a committed pursuit