God answers prayer… just not often in our timeframe. This past year has been filled with lessons reminding me of this truth. God’s timing is hard to understand. I am waiting on God to answer prayers – many prayers. And in the waiting, He is teaching me how to wait on Him and grow no […]
Tag: Be Still
Meaning and Biblical Context of Be Still and know that I am God. A 40-Day Devotional Series to Fast and Pray and Know God More when life is hard.
God Covers Our Shame in the Bible With New Life
Are there things in your life that bring shame and guilt? Mine too. There have been a lot of hard things that happened in my past, but there have also been many hard things I’ve caused. Guilt and shame live just a bad day away in my mind, but God says, “Be still and do […]
God Redeems You and Calls You By Name
How often do you mess up? I mean, royally fall flat on your face. For me, it was just a few minutes ago. Life is far from perfect and I mess up and fail God daily. Does that disqualify me from serving Him? Is my salvation in question because I still sin? These are questions […]
Will You Trust That God Is Your Strength in Hard Times?
What do you turn to for strength when times are hard? We know the church answer is God, but let’s take off the mask and be real with each other. When life is hard, I turn to food for comfort, books for wisdom, and myself for strength far more often than I look to God. […]
How To Trust That God Is for You to Be Still & Not Fear
Does it ever feel like it’s you against the world? It sounds almost childish to say out loud, but most of my life it’s felt like that. People don’t understand me or include me and they sure aren’t for me. Can you relate? Maybe it’s the reserved introvert inside of me, but I believe loneliness […]
I Failed God and God Failed Me: Learning To Be Still
Are we allowed to talk about failure and God as Christians? I feel like this topic is a bit taboo. God is good, God is great and that is where we are supposed to focus. The times I failed God are as real as the times I felt God failed me. Do we hide the […]
How To Act Like God is Bigger Than Any Problem Today
Most days I get so caught up in the chaos and needs of life that I forget God has a plan for my life. Between feeding children and folding clothes, who has time for God’s plan? Then you add in all the problems that come through different seasons of life and I can begin to […]
40 Day Fast Guide: Be Still and Know God More
Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this chaotic life? I mean, life is busy, racing past a mile a minute and we have to keep up or get left behind. But God says Be Still and know that I am God. How do we learn to be still? Will […]
7 Simple Steps to Prepare For Spiritual Warfare
Does your life feel like a constant battle? Mine has for so long that I get uncomfortable when there are seasons of peace. The truth is, there is a real battle happening than what we can physically see. There is a Spiritual War happening whether you acknowledge it or not. Over the years God has […]
3 Ways To Fight Your Battles Victoriously
Are there giants in your life? I’m talking about something too big, too hard, that you have to face. There are a few giants in my life and if I am honest, they scare me. Today you will see how to be still with God, as He strengthens you to fight your battles and conquer […]
