In Christ, I have nothing to hide

The truth is that God knows everything about me and you. Let that sink in. Yes we may be dealing with past and current hurts, trauma, sin habits, the hard things, the things that just don’t feel great to talk about. And, as believers, God sees us as His precious children. Though conviction is powerful,Continue reading “In Christ, I have nothing to hide”

Who Holds Your Mirror?

Let’s visualize for a moment each of us are standing in front of a mirror. Since we are made in His image, God is holding each mirror. When we sin it’s like streaks on a mirror. You know the ones – they are stubborn, you can’t quite see any clear image because they are in the way. They take a little more work to wipe away. You may think it’s gone but then you look from a different angle and see the same imperfection or a new one comes seemingly from nowhere.

A Prayer of Healing

Lord Jesus, I want to be whole. I desire to be healthy and spiritually mature.  Search me. Show me where I need to be healed. Show me where I need restoration. Help me identify the wounds in my past that I need to revisit for the purpose of giving them over to you. Show meContinue reading “A Prayer of Healing”

Forgiving Others

During my devotional time this week I came across this quote: “There is such a big difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. It takes two to reconcile, so it is not always possible to be reconciled. But it only takes one to forgive.” Phillip Graham Ryken Such a powerful statement! Have you ever been wronged andContinue reading “Forgiving Others”

A prayer for a weary soul

Oh Lord my God, I am weary. And Heavenly Father, I must confess my first response was not to seek You. I cried, tensed up and sighed in my own weakness. But now Lord, I am releasing these tears unto You.  With each sigh, I remember that You are each breath of my life (IsaiahContinue reading “A prayer for a weary soul”