I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. – Psalm 18:1 KJV Sometimes we are so exhausted that we forget to ask God for strength. He loves us and knows that we are tired. He can help and also send others to help when we are wiped out. Parenting a toddler takes an incredible amountContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 72”
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Prayer Devotional: Day 18
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. – Luke 6:36 KJV Being merciful includes showing mercy to ourselves. Sometimes we need to say “no” even if we think that answer might displease someone. The Lord knows that we do our best work when we are healthy, balanced, and well rested. If weContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 18”
Prayer Journal: Day 363
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:30-31 NIV God has the solution to energy crashes.Continue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 363”
Prayer Journal: Day 360
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 NIV The Lord created us with exquisite workmanship. He prepares us to do good works. We sometimes feel like we are burning the candle at both ends. God gave usContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 360”
Prayer Journal: Day 351
Day 351 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3 NIV It is natural for the mind to wander. When we focus our attention on the Lord and something distracts us, it is perfectly okay to notice that we were gone and return outContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 351”
Prayer Journal: Day 325
Day 325 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV Self love includes being patient and kind to ourselves. We sometimes focus so much on taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves. Self care isContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 325”
Prayer Journal: Day 286
Day 286 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14 NIV When we are tired, we need to rest. The Lord knows that we need a day off to restore our minds, bodies, and spirits. This Sabbath rest is essential, not only to honor ourContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 286”
Prayer Journal: Day 268
Day 268 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – MatthewContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 268”
Prayer Journal: Day 112
Day 112 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. – Psalm 62:1 It’s a glorious thing that the Lord can give us rest for our souls when we are weary. I often crash land into the Sabbath. By the end of the week, I really need to rest, and GodContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 112”
Gina (Akao) Decker 