Satisfied
Month: January 2024
Groanings
Life is full of many difficult challenges. Health issues, relationship difficulties, there is a long list of possible problems we can face. The Bible gives us many things to pray, but sometimes our hearts are so overwhelmed words seem impossible. I am so thankful God provides help through the Holy Spirit. He knows what we ought to pray and turns our groanings into words.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the Holy Spirit’s help when we cannot pray as we ought. Please help us remember the Holy Spirit is always available.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Help in Affliction
Wholehearted
Sometimes as flawed human beings we put less than our best into what we do. Life is hard and we can give up. God tells us that we need to seek Him with all our heart. I don’t think this was an expectation of perfection – God knows we cannot be perfect. He asks for our effort – true wholehearted effort. God wants the best for us and He gives commands towards that end.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for lovingly telling us what is needed for life. Please help us to seek You with all our hearts.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Cry for Help and Praise
Anxiously Looking
Fear and anxiety is a part of life. We face so many difficulties and uncertainties. This passage is specifically for Israel, but I know God does not want us to fear (2 Timothy 1:7). God provides strength (1 Peter 4:11). God gives us the promises He so eloquently spoke to Israel. Those of us today can rest in the strength and help God gives.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the beautiful way You tell us to look to You. Please bring these reminders often. We need Your help to face the anxieties of life.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Trust and No Shame
Encouragement
Welcome to 2024. In recent years, I have chosen a word for the year. I don’t always keep my blog posts to my word, but I try to stay close to the theme.
We live in difficult times. There are some specific situations friends and family have faced, but I also know we all need encouragement. My hope with this blog has been to encourage others to look to God’s Word for everything we need in life. God has given us all we need (2 Peter 1:3).
I pray this year that we spend more time focusing on Who God is and see the peace and hope He gives to us. Today’s verse talks about peace in believing and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. I don’t think I want to live this year with anything else in the front of my mind.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the peace and hope You give. Please help us to focus on Your Word and the help You give.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Sing and Praise
Pleading in Prayer 