Refined in the Press

Dear Heavenly Father, First, thank you. Thank you for your goodness and faithfulness in our lives. Thank you for teaching, guiding, correcting, and developing us in the press. Though this season feels intense, we know that you are refining us in the deep and the dark. Let us not forget that according to 2 CorinthiansContinue reading “Refined in the Press”

March in Prayer

Dear Dad, The world is shifting, we are transitioning, life is unstable, and the earth is groaning. I sometimes wonder, “How did we get here?” Then I remember that chaos entered the world with sin at the doorstep. We are entering an opportune time. We have stepped into a moment to repent and return toContinue reading “March in Prayer”

Reflect and Pray

Dear Dad, As another year approaches the end of its cycle, I thank you. This year has been an interesting one full of many transitions, trials, and triumphs. You continue to clothe us with your mercy, provide us with your peace, and strengthen us with your faith. We could not have made it through thisContinue reading “Reflect and Pray”

Under Pressure

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dear Dad, As the world around us is changing rapidly. Our circumstances are shifting drastically. Our micro and macro-environmentsContinue reading “Under Pressure”

I will Remember

But I will remember the LORD’s deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past. I will meditate on all your works; I will ponder your deeds. (Psalm 77:11-12) The days can be busy and life can be challenging, but I will remember. What you have brought me through and continue to do,Continue reading “I will Remember”

When Leaders Stray

It happened at the time of Solomon’s old age that his wives guided his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully with Yahweh his God as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11: 4) And He had commanded him concerning this matter not to go after other gods,Continue reading “When Leaders Stray”

When Leaders Pray

 Then Solomon stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all of the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands to the heavens, and he said, “O Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in the heavens above or on the earth beneath, keeping the covenant and theContinue reading “When Leaders Pray”

Who Are You Pleasing?

Am I trying to win over human beings or God? Or am I trying to please people? Galatians 1:10a Last week I was talking to my BFF. I mentioned that I have to be mindful of not “people pleasing”. It is funny that after all these years, I can struggle with this. I also thinkContinue reading “Who Are You Pleasing?”

Comfort in Chaos

You calm the roaring seas, calm the roaring waves, calm the noise of the nations. (Psalm 65: 7) Dear Lord, Thank you for being such a comfort in chaos. Thank you for calming the seas, the waves, and the noise pounding on the earth. Resting in You is the highest form of peace that IContinue reading “Comfort in Chaos”