Fast and Pray

For 10 days after the Feast of Trumpets, people seek purity through confessions. Leading up to Yom Kippur, a holy day of repentance. Wisely, we choose to fast and pray. Old memories of childhood, any resentment held, any unforgiveness, all spirits of fear, hate, anger, or habits of criticism, or empty, idle words are wiped…

Ezra, the Scribe

A promise flickers its outrageous hope in the hearts of a common people who had been taken into evils captivity. A once destroyed city now bustles with business. It was rebuilt upon a chaotic history of ruin. With a history of devastation, obscene cruelty, and lies, this one tiny slice of ground gets fully restored.…

Humbled by Grace

“In everything, give thanks.” Do I give thanks for hard lessons? “For the Word of God is living and operating, and sharper than a double edged sword, penetrating to the division of soul and spirit.” Hebrews 4:12 As I read the Bible, does my soul feel His blade operating, piercing, penetrating, convicting, and discerning the…

Revive us Lord

We pray, and we rejoice in all things because Jesus is near, He is here. He who dwells within us — is the Holy Spirit who never departs from us. Rivive us, Lord, and ignite a fire for truth within us. Feed our dead bones. Nourish us with Thy life giving Word.  Bring us back…

Worthy of Love

From so much losing, I learned humility; from so much crying I learned compassion. Down on my knees so much, my focus is on Who is keeping me alive. Hitting rock bottom, caused me to seek help from the One whose purpose for me is perfect, in every way.🌸 Mother’s Day 🌸 What a blessed…

Fully Restored

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  Forgive us this day for believing the lies instead of trusting God. By the grace of the indwelt Spirit of God, we forgive those who have deceived us. We believe in…

Trust Tugs

James 1:2 “Consider it pure JOY… WHENEVER you face trials of many kinds!” During a health issue, rejection, abuse, or offense, we choose to REJOICE why? Because our FAITH increases through the trial. Because we trust God and He said that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. We choose to let perseverance finish its…