To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints... Ephesians 6:18 ESV She called ahead to say she needed prayer before taking care of business at the shop... This isn't my usual way when it comes to praying for others... I plan for group prayer to pray for those who… Continue reading faithful prayer…
Category: Preparation
december 19…
She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NIV84 Mary and Joseph had to make room... because there was no room for them in Bethlehem... room... place... translated from the Greek... topos... meaning... 1 place, any portion or space marked off, as… Continue reading december 19…
resting in the preparation…
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.Psalm 23:1-3 ESVOn a day of preparation...I expected time to be pressed...things gone undone...but what I found was...unexpected rest...Waking this morning with the chorus...Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord...running through my… Continue reading resting in the preparation…
a day preparing…
A day preparing... for a time away...making sure things are left in order...and nothing needed left behind...Preparing takes energy... thought... intention...I think of Him... and all He has prepared for us...You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Psalm 23:5 ESVFor we are his… Continue reading a day preparing…
lessons… from advent… part 1…
So... we're done with Advent... but are we...?!The biggest lesson I learned from Advent this year...?Advent is a state of heart...From the practice of daily communion...and songs from Behold the Lamb of God...I now see advent as... everyday...I'll try to share with you here...the source of insight...(most likely in two parts...)It began with a song...re-listening... on… Continue reading lessons… from advent… part 1…