PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Day 3 of our series on trust, and today, we’re going to talk about our emotions. Emotions are valid, but they aren’t always trustworthy. For example, if someone is abused, their fear of future abuse is absolutely valid. A feeling of “I deserve this,” is not. That’s an emotional lie built on circumstances, but not rooted in truth. On the … Continue reading 11.16.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Untrustworthy Emotions
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Yesterday’s Prayer Prompt was based on Psalm 118:8 and we talked about how manmade things are never guaranteed, but our God is 100% worthy of our trust. After I posted, I started thinking about things and made a list, so… Surprise! We have a series on trust! I don’t do series very often, so I’m as surprised as you are, … Continue reading 11.15.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: An Unexpected Series… Trusting God’s Word
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Fun fact about me: I don’t like bridges. I’m not so fearful that I won’t cross them, but I always breathe a little easier when I’m on the other side. However, there’s one bridge I refuse to cross… It’s the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain in NC. I’ll stand at the edge of it, but I can’t bring … Continue reading 11.14.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Where We Put Our Trust
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Psalm 63:4 says, “So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.” When we offer praise to God, we have the privilege of looking up. To turn our eyes toward our Savior and give Him our hearts and extend our hands in gratitude for all He’s done for us. Today, … Continue reading 11.13.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Lift Up in Praise
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Proverbs 10:4 says, “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” When you read the verse, your first thought is likely about rich vs. poor; lazy vs. hard-working; or substandard work vs. a great work-ethic. But this verse has far more to say. As Christians, part of our responsibility is to diligently seek out God’s … Continue reading 10.31.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Spiritual Wealth
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Psalm 121 may be my very favorite Psalm. I love the assurance of God’s careful watch over us. He is always there to support us and lift us up, watching over us both day and night. He protects His children. Today, as you pray, thank God for His constant watch; thank Him that while you sleep, He is alert and … Continue reading 10.30.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: God’s Protection
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• When we think of God, it’s important to remember that He is consistent. Our human brains have a hard time reconciling His will at times, but we can depend on God to be consistently fair, honest, trustworthy, just, faithful, merciful, gracious, good, and loving. Today, as you pray, thank God for being all these things and more. Thank Him for … Continue reading 10.22.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Remembering God’s Attributes
