Annoyances Are Not the Whole Story
Here’s a painful fact: When I’m annoyed, it’s usually a sign that I’ve overlooked something in the thankfulness department.
Spiritual growth comes in many forms, and at many speeds. Don’t rush your spiritual growth, but invest in it every day.
Here’s a painful fact: When I’m annoyed, it’s usually a sign that I’ve overlooked something in the thankfulness department.
When somebody treats another person with dignity and respect–kindness–it stirs deep emotions.
Make sure there’s nothing coming between you and the power that only God can provide.
It’s one thing to be grateful when you are hungry, and food is placed before you, but it’s something else entirely to remember to express gratitude when your belly is full and your needs are met.
When our prayers themselves become rote, we are praying on auto-pilot. Here’s how to bring your prayers to life again.
When I’m fretting over change, when worry grips and the fear of loss threatens to take a stronghold, I can trust that God is never-changing.
Maintaining a prayerful mindset helps us to stay in tune with God. As we make instant supplication for His will in our life or in the lives of others, we invite His intervention into the moment, thus releasing His blessing.
Find new energy and expression in prayer by borrowing the words of the great hymnwriters and songwriters of the Church.
Do you close your eyes, ready to talk to God and instead of spiritual peace, you find yourself thinking about the cute cat photo you saw on Facebook, the check you need to deposit, the milk you forgot to buy at the grocery store?
Do I really want God to give me marching orders and then send me on my way? Here are reasons why I’ve changed my mind about that.
Pray retrospectively. Each evening, in addition to whatever prayers you say, why not review your day and the prayers you prayed, perhaps without realizing at the time that they were prayers?
Are you in trouble? Anxious? Seeking reassurance? Rest assured that God is ready to take your call.