Tag Archives: God

Stop (fill in the blank) & Start Following Jesus

The truth is the thing or things you and I know we need to stop may be something we continue to battle. And the truth is that God does not love us any less.

Slow Down

I took this picture recently in Saugatuck, Michigan. I had a morning to enjoy time at the lake with friends. We read a devotional that reminded us of the benefit of choosing biblical wisdom in all things. Such a beautiful reminder. But being wise is more than just changing your actions. There has to beContinue reading “Slow Down”

A Prayer for Wisdom

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 ESV Lord, so often my desire is to fix problems on my own. I get frustrated when I can’t figure things out. I’m frustrated because I’m living outside of Your intentions forContinue reading “A Prayer for Wisdom”

Waiting in Wisdom

The other day I was sitting in my living room journaling. As I was thinking and praying about my relationship with the Lord, I wrote, “Lord make me more like You.” As I continually look at the chasm between where I am spiritually and God’s standard, this is the desire of my heart. I askedContinue reading “Waiting in Wisdom”

A Prayer of Direction

Heavenly Father, You have created me to be filled with gifts, aspirations and ideas. I praise You for how uniquely, fearfully and wonderfully You have formed me. There are many dreams and goals that I have and Lord I truly want to please you in every decision made. Father God, help me to stay focusedContinue reading “A Prayer of Direction”

God’s Will

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33, ESV As a young child, if you asked anyone I was going to be a rockstar. I wrote songs. I sang and played piano and I was not afraid of performing in front of audiences. As aContinue reading “God’s Will”

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”

Back Talk

One of my greatest passions is speaking to students and helping them think about their future. I want to help them understand, early in life, how their decisions now will impact their future. They need to develop goals, and then develop plans to achieve those goals. It’s something I missed out on in that stageContinue reading “Back Talk”