I quit praying for eight years because the amount of resistance wore me down. But prayer is so transformative, I want you to be able to pray in health and power.
And how the Lord answered the desires of my heart.
Early reflections from a week at a writer's workshop.
Walking, worshiping, and writing: I got to be myself, in a place usually dedicated to sunbathing and shopping.
Because of a travel day, I can't host a live prayer call, but we can share asynchronous prayer together.
My preference would be to ignore everything negative or unpleasant, rather than pray through … but sometimes the call is to pray through.
When negative thoughts rose up as I read a story I liked: something needed to change!
Stretching moments in the walk with the Lord.
Thinking about the parable in light of repentance for sin.
In a hopeless real estate situation, the Lord swooped in.
Various ways to deal with exhaustion, and other questions.
Is this part of expanding territory?
The Lord expands territories! His hand is with us!
Let's get excited about what God will do today!
One of the most deeply felt ideas I've had in a long time.
With a public service announcement on why to encourage our children to wiggle their teeth! (Who knew this was so important?)
Happily, we don't have to fight this on our own, when we already feel at a low ebb.
The balance of not blabbing to the world, but seeking godly counsel.
A bruise is sore for a bit; a relational bruise can be sore for a bit, too.
Bob's encouragement to leave behind time hunger, and work with what's in my hands.
Listening, not debating, being okay with my own way of processing … so many new ideas for me.
Thinking about some of the disappointments in my own life, especially on the farm, and wondering if God has a new perspective for me. Blog: https://virginiaisforlykoshes.blogspot.com/
A question from a visit to Meditation Rock.
Could a new mattress really be causing nightmares? (A fabulous question!)
Not only what we produce, but how we produce it: a celebration of uniqueness.
A testimony to keep praying and not give up.
Practical things, and what to do with that time?
On not being religious about the number of minutes, and leaving when it's time … even if the hour isn't up.
The biggest categories of how I spend my time … as accurately as I can estimate, without actually studying the process.
The posture of intercession and the gift of movement (and a quick reminder that we all get to have beautiful brains.)
The Lord celebrates whatever time you're willing to be with him, and he can direct your prayers.
Probably way less spiritual than what you might expect.
Specifics on what it looks like: walking, grounding, sitting, dancing, and more.
We each have our own gifts and callings in prayer! Don't put on Saul's armor!
An example of a word that seemed to have an obvious meaning, and went in a completely unexpected direction.
And why this isn't the end of the world.
When you think you hear, but later events prove otherwise: this is pretty devastating.
Zoom call audio with almost a dozen marvelous questions, along with prayers and testimonies.
Corrie ten Boom's Ding-Dong Principle, and walking in freedom.
A testimony of the faithfulness of God in the midst of ongoing health challenges.
Pray like Jesus prayed, and all will be well.
A reminder to me: it's okay to take a pause to figure out what's going on.
A forcible reminder to me: DO NOT DESPISE THE DAY OF SMALL BEGINNINGS.
I'm currently experimenting with more forceful prayers. What does that look like?
I am not a growly person by nature, so it surprised me to have something like that come out of me. What was going on?
The needed ideas, in the midst of the ups and downs of life. And the full quotation of Matthew 11:28-30, from The Message: "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Trying to recover from a traumatic brain injury? Dealing with tics, or balance issues? Some testimonies and ideas. https://www.brainhighways.com/
Responsive prayer? Attentive prayer? Lived prayer? Walking-with-God prayer? Fun to consider, but in the end: a different choice.
Does that make me a good communicator or a fool? Pushing through to find identity from the Lord. (And little error correction: Miss Bates shows up in Emma, not Pride and Prejudice. I should have said, "Jane Austen's character.")
It took six years of asking: Lord, what should we be measuring? But one day, the answer came!
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