Create A Prayer Habit

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The Bible commands us to “not be afraid,” “fear not” and other variations over 300 times. There is said to be one command for each day of the year.  The Bible also tells us: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. Philippians 4:6 TLB If you are fearful and worried — because someone is attacking you.  God says:“Count on it: Everyone who had it in for you will end up out in the cold— real losers. Those who worked against you will end up empty-handed— nothing to show for their lives…Read More →

Create A Prayer Habit

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The Bible commands us to “not be afraid,” “fear not” and other variations over 300 times. There is said to be one command for each day of the year.  The Bible also tells us: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. Philippians 4:6 TLB If you are fearful and worried — and life is falling apart.  God will be:with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you. Isaiah 41:10 GNT Where are you feeling dismayed? TellRead More →

Create A Prayer Habit

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We know the importance and value of prayer. As James 5:16 (NIRV) says:  The prayer of a godly person is powerful. Things happen because of it. Sometimes, though, we need a little help to find a routine and pray consistently — to make prayer a habit. I want to help you get intentional in your prayer life. Each day I will provide you with an opportunity to practice prayer — to help you pray naturally. These will be simple, biblically-based prayer prompts with fill-in-the-blanks that you can personalize for yourself and your life. Here is today’s prayer prompt: The Bible commands us to “not beRead More →

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I’m happy to welcome my friend, author Carrye Burr to the #BeBoldGirl series today. Carrye shares how a diagnosis allowed her to surrender control and find bravery. Welcome, Carrye! After reading, scroll all the way to the bottom and leave Carrye a comment. “Hey God, could you please give me a chronic illness so I’d have more faith and stop being a control freak?”   Would you ever pray something like that?  Me either.  If I’m honest, many of my prayers revolve around God keeping everyone safe and healthy so I can get back to being in control. “God, during road trips, keep us fromRead More →

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We had a wild turkey in our yard one winter. I spotted it through the window from the kitchen. “How the heck did it get inside our fenced yard?” I asked myself. It strutted menacingly—head jerking back and forth—towards the chicken coop. “It’s after their food,” I thought, “and it’s going to peck our innocent little chickens to death, I must get out there and save them.” I slid my feet into my Crocs—the nearest available pair of shoes. Not a good idea, I realized as I stepped onto the snow. I bravely placed myself, and snow-filled toes, between the giant predator and its victims.Read More →

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When the contractions came, I didn’t recognize them. I thought my back hurt from the weight of carrying 36-week twins. When the pains became more regular and only minutes apart, I changed my mind. “Bring her into the hospital,” a nurse announced casually when my husband called concerned. Maybe we should have mentioned two babies were on the way, and my obstetrician had said: “when they come, it will be quick.” With no gas in the car, my husband considered calling 911. He didn’t tell me this at the time. Unable to sit down, I crouched on my knees on the front seat as weRead More →

God sometimes feels far away when we are in a mess.

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Why is it God often seem distant in the middle of trouble? Often, when we’re struggling, he seems silent. I remember crying out to God when my six-week-old twins were diagnosed with meningitis, when I discovered a lump, when my son faced his second emergency surgery in two weeks, wondering if God was there with me. God hadn’t turned his back. He’s always close. Yet, it felt like he was a long way off. Fear, it seemed, kept me from knowing his presence. I pleaded for a good outcome, but I feared I hadn’t reached the bottom of the pit. I begged for relief, butRead More →

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I love when we feature young women in our Be Bold, Girl series.  God is raising up a generation of women who are passionate about him and impacting their world for Christ.  I’m pleased to welcome Sarah of simplysarah.blogspot.com today.   “Do not be afraid.” How often in scripture have I heard this phrase? And how often have I prompted others to listen to this beautiful advice, to go after what they desire, while at the same time shrinking back from my own aspirations in fear? Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Perhaps even fear of success and of the responsibilities that will follow. FearRead More →

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A new year filled with the unknown stretches out in front of us. I must admit, as I think about what the twelve months ahead might hold I sense some trepidation. I know there will be successes to celebrate, friends and family to enjoy, and surprising journeys to delight in, but it’s the “what if’s” of failure, sickness, or losses that nag me. However, God intends for us to walk in confidence, even when we don’t know what is around the corner, as a recent experience taught to me. One afternoon over Christmas, while spending the holidays in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with myRead More →