Prayer Journal

Our dog, Maddy, ate my prayer journal 😳 where I recorded prayers and the answers to them since 2020. She ate a second prayer journal too from     2006 - 2020. She didn’t touch the Bible though. They are kept in a basket near a recliner and have been there since she joined our family two years ago. Suddenly though, she has an appetite for spiritual things! Thankfully, I caught her in time and they are legible. Why do I have prayer journals for so long? They remind me of all God has done for myself, my family, friends, & strangers that I have prayed for. It’s a lot! Really quite overwhelming but that’s our God. He is bold, powerful, strong, and loving. He hears prayers and responds with perfect timing and results. I highly recommend keeping a prayer journal. If you haven’t tried it consider doing so. Oh, by the way, everything is tucked away from Maddy now, or so we think 😉

 

Whispered Prayers

God hears you. There is no need to shout or raise your voice. You can do that if it’s your style, but by all means, don’t think He can’t hear a whispered prayer. He can, and He does. He hears the cries of your heart and knows you better than you even know yourself. After all, He created you and knows every cell and fiber of your being. 

God hears your prayers and praise.  Mostly, He just loves hearing your voice because He loves you. You can tell him anything. Ask and you will get a reply, although you may need to be still to hear it. See God will whisper to you just as you may whisper prayers to him. His answer may surprise you. He will always respond in the way that best allows you to know and understand. He won’t be hasty or harsh. Rather God is measured and timely. 

So, whisper or pray out loud. Either way, He knows the intent and your need. Truth is, even when you are too broken to pray with sound, He knows the prayers you pray in the Spirit. Remember, Jesus suffered and died for your sins. His resurrection proved that death was defeated. There isn’t a time or place where you can’t reach God. He’s got you, now, and always.

"I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die." John 11:25-26 

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Simply Christmas

Imagine. You are faithful to God; in love with Him. You live a righteous, humble life. Suddenly, an angel of God appears to tell you that you have been chosen to change the world. What would you think? How might you feel? Yes, of course you would be awe struck. You may even feel honored that God selected you. You might whole heartedly affirm God's plan or you may have doubt about his calling.

For Mary, the mother of Jesus, she faithfully accepted God's decision for her life. Perhaps that is the reason God selected her. Maybe He knew she would trust him. The results of her faith,  and  saying yes, impacted the world, mankind, and you for eternity. Is there something God is calling you to? Are you accepting the call or are you hiding from it and struggling with doubt? Maybe you are questioning God's choice and asking "why me"? 

This Christmas season, be open to the voice of God and trust his calling. Say "yes" to the possibilities he has placed before you.  You may not feel worthy to be chosen by God to change the world, however you should know that you are just the right person to be used by God. Perhaps he has a plan that doesn't have you changing the world. He may have a desire to have you change someone's world for the better - perhaps even yours. 

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "I am willing to do whatever he wants." Luke 1:38

Understanding Thanksgiving

Recently  I visited two large stores. Of course, they were decked out for Christmas and every Christmas decoration, toy, and pre-packaged ready to give gift was right there front and center. Several people I know announced they completed their Christmas shopping and have the gifts wrapped and ready and yes, one has the Christmas tree up for a week already! The radio has a totally Christmas channel airing. I ask.... what happened to Thanksgiving? Is it just a steppingstone to the Christmas festivities? Has the true meaning of Thanksgiving and the focus on praise and thanks to God been hijacked by the commercialism of Christmas?

There is plenty of time to prepare for Christmas, but let's first stop and give thanks. Let us not be so rushed and so preoccupied we fail to understand and enjoy the season and experience true Thanksgiving. Let's not get so caught up in food, and black Friday that we miss the point. Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to share our faith and give thanks to God.  Through his grace we stand delivered. Through his goodness and love we enjoy a blessed life. 

Lord God, you are great. It is your majesty and glory that we acknowledge this Thanksgiving. May we always give you thanks and praise. You are the One who provides, sustains, and loves us. We raise up our hearts and hands in thanksgiving to you. Thank you for your love and for all our blessings today and always. Amen!

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

Psalm 100:4