Wrestling with God

Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” Genesis 32:28 (NIV) Lord, Jesus, I see sad life events everywhere now. They spring up faster than I can even pray them down. Joy...

I Am Wonderfully Made!

For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) Dear God, thanks for these beautiful verses. For all the times when...

I Lost My Cool

Be completely humble and gentle;be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Where did my patience go? Somebody cut me off in traffic, and I blew my horn long enough to gather some ugly attention. My boss ridiculed my latest proposal, and I spewed...

A Wasted Day?

And we know that in all things God worksfor the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) Lord, please redeem this fruitless day. Everything I did seemed to hit a wall. My broken car did not get fixed at the dealership...

Deep in my Soul

“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possiblefor one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed,“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”Mark 9:23-24 (NIV) Lord, I think people are afraid to admit that something is a true miracle. Are they...

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