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.
So many favorites. The name I couldn't remember was Joy Ridderhof, with Gospel Recordings. You can read her biography, by Phyllis Thompson, at https://globalrecordings.net/en/count-it-all-joy
Processing through this experience that is not part of my cultural tradition.
Not sure I want this gift, but I like knowing some of the gifts God has given to his children.
A few I hadn't thought of as separate categories … love this brief study!
Are you and Jesus going to fold laundry today? A great exercise!
Recognizing the prayers in my dreams! And if you are interested in the Hearing God Learning Lab, here's the link: https://skilled-motivator-1346.kit.com/products/hearing-god-learning-lab
This could change my entire sleep life!
And a surprising encouragement not to settle. This is a now word for me.
Answering a question about the dark side.
A need for forgiveness? Check in with the body: where am I feeling it? A sense of catastrophe? Several options to consider.
Part two of a really complex, beautiful question.
Part one of a really complex, beautiful question.
And why the death of 2000 pigs was both a big deal and not a big deal.
A prayer for safety, logistics, and excellence in the behind-the-scenes moments.
Wrestling with the Lord about holiness, prayer, and living with open hands.
Some thoughts on an extremely difficult topic.
This made a tremendous difference! So thankful!
The search for childlike expressions of honesty in the midst of big emotions.
What I noticed when I first started praying more, which coincided with being open to being a feeler.
One of the more interesting ideas I've come across in recent months.
It took only one word to open up the exit, but without that word, it was a pretty miserable ride.
Entering into the reality of different speeds for different needs.
I have seasons where I pray this prayer more than others--this is one of those seasons.
A story that seems specifically needed for this season.
I would love to see encouraging words flowing out to all those around us.
The switch from personal frustration to generosity … will be looking for other places to experiment with this!
Or faithfully fulfilling the call of God? Another example of trying to come into alignment with the Lord's ideas.
A prayer I'm experimenting with right now, seeing if my ideas aren't quite in alignment with the Lord's.
A little teaching on codependency I found fascinating and helpful. From Ed Khouri's book The Weight of Leadership. https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Leadership-Ed-Khouri/dp/1955043701/
Why sometimes even healing might not stick quite the way we want.
This may be literal, or it may be metaphoric or spiritual, but a prayer for the needs of restoration.
New thoughts on answering the question: who is my neighbor?
A few of the gifts for the awake ones.
Looking for the gift of the clouds.
The Prince of Peace, the light of Christ, and calming the storm. https://www.firehouseministries.com/post/light-and-the-spirit-man
This story keeps hitting me on several fronts.
A range of thoughts on why this might not be the best activity.
Which is not necessarily the door you would choose.
Terror over a hike, finding employees, and seeking to release the boldness of the Lord in our spaces.
What if it takes a month? What if it takes a year? What if it takes five years?
What seems less appealing on the surface becomes a precious word of the Lord. And Jamie Winship's stand-alone study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800746899/
Some of my wrestlings from the life of Jesus.
Agnes Sanford would say: if you plug in a light and it doesn't turn on, you don't assume there's no electricity. Check your connection!
Some thoughts on what I've learned about deliverance symptoms and paying attention.
Starting to get breakthrough on Dream Interpretation. I went through this program: https://www.cwgministries.org/store/dream-your-way-wisdom-complete-discounted-package
A good reminder, as we come to the last third of the year.
Favor, provision, coincidences, releasing others to be the best version of themselves … this is our life! To order the book: https://www.sonlight.com/products/the-great-and-terrible-quest
Why does the word for "love" keep shifting in John 21? What is going on?
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