From the time of the American revolution, Americans have had a particularly strong attachment to individual freedom and independence. We don’t like anyone telling us what we can and cannot do. We like to operate independently and to maintain our independence for as long as possible. I am of an age that many people of…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for being a wonderful Father who knows what we need and meets those needs and watches over us. Thank you for adopting us into Your heavenly family. Thank you for allowing us to be one of Your children and for the never-ending, all-encompassing love You give us as Your children.…
Almost everyone faces some daunting circumstances during their lifetime: a serious health issue, a financial or other loss, a project gone wrong, a relationship ending, or a job we have devoted our life to is suddenly gone. No matter what has brought us into our darkest place, and its feelings of despair, we need to…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I know that You have given me a unique set of skills, talents and experiences that I should use for Your glory. Please help me to be listening closing to Your promptings so that I do what You want me to do to serve You. Help my desires to be a reflection…
Generosity is an act of kindness in the form of giving money or material things, loving protection or loving understanding. We donate money to the church and its missions. We donate food to a food pantry. We provide sympathetic gestures or words. We might help a neighbor carry in her groceries. Whatever we give, it…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Just as the people in Luke 5:18-19 found a way to accomplish their goal, thank you that with You, there is always a way. Please help me to be patient and to always trust in You and Your timing as I go through the maze of life. Help me to keep on…
Frustration is a common emotion in our busy world. We call and get an automatic answering system that tells us to push one number for this and a different number for that. All we want is to ask a simple question, and none of the choices seem to get us to a person who might…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I want to serve You and do Your will in my life. Please help me to always seek You throughout the day each day. Help my heart to long for You and all that is good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
People have been fasting since the ancient days of the Bible. The Bible records numerous accounts where people, cities, and nations have turned to God by fasting and praying. Self-denial was a regular spiritual practice in the Bible. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught a lesson about how to fast and how not…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Since You know what is best for me, I realize that Your will for my life is better than anything I can dream up. I want to give my life to You. I want Your will to be done in my life. Please guide me along the way so Your will is…