“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” Matthew 7:7 (MSG). Some prayers are loud. While others are just like quiet footsteps, faithful to the end, I’ve discovered. Most prayers that have saved me weren’t always dramatic. They were walked. One step at a time. The same path. The same words. Through … Continue reading Ask, by Beth Duewel
“Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.” Hosea 2:14 I’ve been in the wilderness this past year. Some days sitting in my prayer chair, most days, kneeling in my jeans with ripped knees. But we’ve all been there—the wilderness—even if it’s for … Continue reading Tenderly, by Beth Duewel
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream that our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they sat them on the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” -Psalm … Continue reading Restored, by Beth Duewel
“The Lord will open to you his good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands.” Deuteronomy 28:12. It has been a season of drought for us. Our green grass, dry now. A brown straw, mostly, demanding that we wear shoes … Continue reading Rain, by Beth Duewel
Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand…Ephesians 6: 13, 14 NIV. Yesterday, I went out to lay by the pool—only, I broke myself instead. I thought (for a slice of … Continue reading Stand, by Beth Duewel