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Trust the Lord With the Thorns in Your Life
Most of us have a thorn or two in our lives, some perhaps have many. Like the Apostle Paul, we’d rather be rid of them, but also like Paul, the Lord may not agree, instead assuring us that His “grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness” (2 Corinthians 9b). And which…
Three Ways to Find Hope in a Broken World (& prayer of lament & hope)
When the world gives us reason to despair, remembering the sovereignty of God can help us find hope and provide purpose for our days. “News.” I cringe when I hear the word mentioned. It has almost become a bad word in my book. On the news, I hear about violence, rioting, disrespect, and identity/gender confusion…
When Your Faith Seems Too Small (a Prayer)
2016 stretches ahead, beckoning as a clean slate. It’s my default to project it as a wondrous year, simple and fulfilling. A Wondrous Year Yet reality in a broken world says otherwise. There will be sorrows and hurts and deep valleys. There will be ugliness. I can count on it. But even in the face…
When It’s Time to Say Good-bye Again (A Prayer for When They Leave)
I cried when each child entered kindergarten. Sweet innocence seemed to be sneaking away. Changing Roles of Good-Bye Fast forward (and I mean fast forward!) to today and those childhood days are precious memories. My four children are flying the coop … way to soon it seems. I love seeing how God is molding my children;…
When Darkness Threatens (Power of Prayer)
ISIS. Beheadings. Nepal earthquake. Riots. I lay in bed and darkness crept in, literally and figuratively, as my mind settled on the unsettling. Then with a conscious effort to refocus, I offered this whispered prayer: Lord, there is so much heartache out there. So much suffering. So much brokenness. And I want to worry. But…
Humble Prayer: A Doorway Leading to Hope and Healing
When it comes to prayer, I’m kind of a formula girl. I grew up praying memorized prayers. Meal Prayer: Bless us our Lord and these our gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will…
A Poem of Praise (printable) #shortburstsofencouragement
Okay, my dear readers, confession time. I am not a poet. That being said, here is a poem of praise from my heart. Save it. Print it out. It’s my gift to you if it echos the cry of your heart. If not, consider writing your own. Father God, I love You so; You care for…
When You Are In a Place You Never Want To Be (In Weakness)
“There comes a time when it takes more faith to fall apart with Jesus than to stay strong enough to stop it from happening.” Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace I’m writing this post from a place I never want to be, a place I especially never want others to see. This is a place of brokenness…
Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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