Sunday Prayer 4

Praying daily gives me a sense of peace, even if only in the moment of prayer. God's love and compassion is larger than any giants we might face, and he is with us every step of our day. Everyday.

I like to vary my prayers based on my emotions in the moment. Sometimes they are quite specific, sometimes they are for others, and other times I need a general prayer of gratitude to God. This one fits that bill for me. 

God, you are the foundation upon which I build my life. You are my source of protection & strength. You fight for me, lead me, and protect me thru hard times. With you I am never alone or abandoned. Thank you for being my source of strength & salvation. Thank you for crushing the devil's schemes and bringing me closer to you.

In Jesus' Name, Amen

"...never alone or abandoned..."

Some of the most important words I carry in my heart & soul every moment of every day. 

Knowing this - the firm belief that it is so - has gotten me thru some of the hardest times that a life can bring.

The constancy of God is wondrous. He only wants what is good and loving for us. God is steadfast. God is Everlasting. 

God is all.

Saturday Symphony

Aggressive. Edgy.

This past week has left me feeling this way. Just an exhausting parade of work overload, personal challenges, and winter blahs.

And at the heart of it all - as ever - is the love of God. Always there to pick me up and lead me back to the straight and narrow path that brings me to Him.

Everyday when I wake
I'm trying to get up, they're knocking me down
Chewing me up, spitting me out
Hey, hey, hey
When I need to be saved
You're making me strong, you're making me stand
Never will fall, never will end

I have seen Skillet live - they are passionate, talented, and deliver a gut-punch about faith. In a raw, visceral way that gets down into the beating of my very soul. I feel them thru the soles of my feet.

Their message is universal - love is the answer. In all things, in all ways - trust in God and his love will carry you thru the darkest moments, the most trying times.