I crawled into bed and slipped under a blanket of fear. My husband was out of town for work, and I was afraid to go to sleep. Fear had become a constant companion during his nights away. Knowing I needed to trust God, I went through the motions of what good Christians do: I prayed, […]
3 Steps to Get God’s Peace {Printable & GiveAway}
When life gets overwhelming, do you ever feel like you might suffocate under everything you need to do? Does worry ever weave it’s way into your heart and consume your thoughts with concern? If I’m not careful, worry can wear me out and make me want to quit… just about everything! A few years ago, I took my husband’s advice to write down everything on […]
When My Sunday Heart Dreads the Monday Hurry {a promise & a prayer}
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:6-7, NLT As I look at the week […]
{together} for Good
Have you ever wondered how God could work all things together for good in your life? Maybe you’re in a situation that feels impossible, a marriage that is unraveling, a job environment that is unhealthy and all you can see is HARD. In my Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion today, I share how I wrestled with this in the midst of very difficult circumstances during […]
He works {all things} together for good?
“I need extra praying power. I had a biopsy Thursday, and now I’m waiting for results. Having a tough time, both because of the pain and the unknowns.” As I read Michele’s text, my heart ached. Why God? Why now? Why this? Why Michele? Hasn’t she been through so much already this year? Michele’s reaction has been a lot […]