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I Can’t Pray; God Still Prays!
Posted on October 24, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 24, 2024 I Can’t Pray; God Still Prays! I wonder if we put too much emphasis on our prayers. That sounds strange coming from one who believes our conversations (i.e., prayers!) with Jesus are at the heart of what it means to be a Christ-follower. We are taught to pray often. In fact, in […]
I Am Silent; God Still Speaks!
Posted on October 17, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 17, 2024 I Am Silent; God Still Speaks! Sometimes I simply do not have anything to say. For those who know me well, that may be hard to believe. However, there are times when I need to be quiet, times when I need to be silent, times when I need to listen without speaking […]
I Am Hopeless; God Restores Hope!
Posted on October 10, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 10, 2024 I Am Hopeless; God Restores Hope! Hopelessness and helplessness are not the same. Helplessness is believing I cannot do what I want to make a difference. Hopelessness is believing that even though I might be able to do something it will make no positive difference. Helplessness is when I convince myself I […]
I Am Afraid; God Gives Courage!
Posted on October 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 3, 2024 I Am Afraid; God Gives Courage! Most of the time, I am not content to just let life happen to me. I would much rather be out there on the edge exploring the possibilities and stepping into something new. In contrast, I know people who find it quite comfortable to sit back […]
I Am Weak; God Gives Strength!
Posted on September 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 26, 2024 I Am Weak; God Gives Strength! I did not have any energy. +It was difficult to get up and do something; I was tired. +It was a challenge to get motivated; I was empty. +It was exhausting to focus on anything; I was powerless. I was out of “gas.” I had worked […]
I Am Powerless; God Can Help!
Posted on September 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 19, 2024 I Am Powerless; God Can Help! I don’t know how to fix it. I have tried everything; I don’t know what to do next! I feel powerless and, at the same time, I am compelled to do something to make a difference in the situation. His attitude was filled with a sour […]
I Am Hurting; God Will Heal!
Posted on September 12, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 12, 2024 I Am Hurting; God Will Heal! I need healing! I need physical healing; my neck has been hurting since April. I need emotional healing; my heart hurts when I miss my mother. I need mental healing; I feel stuck in negative thinking about a family member. I need spiritual healing; God’s purpose […]
I Am Unforgiveable; God Will Forgive!
Posted on September 5, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 5, 2024 I Am Unforgiveable; God Will Forgive! “I am unlovable and unforgiveable. God will never forgive me and accept me.” I have heard those words spoken by many people. Sometimes they use words very much like those I have used. Other times, they use slightly different words. No matter what the exact words […]
I Am Abandoned; God Is Awake!
Posted on August 29, 2024 Leave a Comment
August 29, 2024 I Am Abandoned; God Is Awake! Being responsible for the health care provided to my wife’s two brothers has once again reminded me of the difficulties involved in moving from a home of 45 years to a nursing home. The down-sizing of personal belongings, household items, and tools used in a career […]
I Am Lonely; God Is Present!
Posted on August 22, 2024 Leave a Comment
August 22, 2024 I Am Lonely; God Is Present! When I was in high school, most of my friends were in their 30’s and 40’s. My friends were the people with whom I worked. Although I had no friends at school, there were a couple of friends in the small youth group at my church. […]
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