The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever (Isaiah 40:8). And just before verse 8, “The grass withers…when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; sure the people are grass (Isaiah 40:7). I often think about or quote verse 8. I like to work in the garden, and…
Articles from December 2019
Let It Rest
This is a short post. But sometimes, less is more. I think someone out there may need to hear this. I know I need the reminder frequently. So here goes. There will be good days and there will be bad. The Lord God will see you through. Whether planting or harvesting or working the soil…
Is My Prayer Request A Good One?
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, “…O Lord, I beseech You…. “Thus says the Lord, ‘I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears….’” (Isaiah 38:2-5) The Lord knows me. He knows my heart. He knows my desires. He knows my needs. He knows who I am,…
Waiting
O Lord, be gracious to us, we have waited for Thee (Isaiah 33:2). Waiting is hard. Any way you look at it. I’ve waited for ten babies, through ten pregnancies. And through each, I knew what I was waiting for. A baby. And sure enough, a baby was born each time. No surprise there. Yet…
Hearing God Right and Wrong
I like talking to God. I like hearing Him and knowing He hears me. I like hearing a word from Him and seeing it come to pass. I like asking Him for my heart’s desire and watching Him bring it to fruition. But I don’t like when I’m certain I’ve heard Him, or even 90%…