Tomorrow will begin day 1 of 10 days of dedicated times of prayer. I am committing to spend at least 1 hour (preferably 2) in uninterrupted prayer each of these days. One specific focus of my times in prayer will be personal repentance.
Read MoreSo what does the Bible have to say about waiting? A lot actually. As I read through the Psalms, I noticed verse after verse about promises for those who wait. Except there is one difference between Biblical waiting and what most of us do: the object of our waiting.
Read MoreAfter walking in truth week after week, despite my feelings, it amazed me to see how my feelings began to align themselves with the Word of God. I began to ask God for what my heart was truly longing for: "the fullness of joy in His presence" (psalm 16:11).
Read MoreWhat do you do with God's promises when everything in your life says it's a lie?
Read MoreI wrote this in my journal: “I say that everything is a loss compared to knowing You. But do I really mean that? How often do I suffer losses to know You more?” I began to realize that if I really want to know God more, I am going to have to make some sacrifices, experience some losses and make an extra effort to meet with Him.
Read MoreOften we believe that when married, this struggle will be over- but this is a huge lie. If we already struggle with God being enough for us when we are single, then it gets worse when we are dating or married. Now there is someone to take His place, someone who can give us some kind of love when we aren’t receiving it from God.
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