“My people have been lost sheep. … They have roamed from one mountain and hill to another. They have forgotten their resting place.” ~ Jeremiah 50:6 (NET Bible) Bad news, people angry and hurting, politicians battling and belittling, the media’s agenda leaning right or left, overwhelming life difficulties, and the … Continue reading →
My soul is troubled, desperate for God’s intervention, and my prayer this morning just repeats, “Oh God how I need you, every hour I need you.” I come to His throne with my requests, and my soul weeps and groans, and yet, and yet, there is a joy. Joy is … Continue reading →
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” ~ James 1:2 (NKJV) “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” ~ James 1:2 (NLT) Count it all joy? Consider it joy? Really? How does one count it all joy when loved ones die, health … Continue reading →
I posted earlier about being afraid with my worsening eyesight. The eyesight issues are a long troublesome list, it’s getting harder to see fine print, the world is getting grayer by the day. And man, it’s hard not to have moments of worry regarding those facts. However, I refuse to … Continue reading →
Sad, weary, and tired, I prayed this prayer. I want to find Your joy again, Lord. Show me, Father, please show me Your truth. If I have sinned, show me the sin so that I may repent. I’m sorry for allowing the cares of the world to choke my joy. … Continue reading →
