Three times the psalmist asks: “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?” (Psalm 42:5, 11; 43:5 NKJV). He also says: “My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, ‘Where is your God?’” (v. 3). “I will say to God my Rock, ‘Why have You forgotten … Continue reading Functioning from a Place of Remembered Victories
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The God of Capability
by Darlene Vice Perfectionist. That describes me perfectly (pun intended). Those who know me well will tell you that everything I do is over the top. Whether I’m teaching a Wednesday night Bible class or decorating for a wedding (it’s a hobby!), every detail is precise. I like to say I’m operating out of a … Continue reading The God of Capability
The Enemy is Outpowered, and So Are We
I was praying for a situation for someone I love, a situation for which I have been given very specific promises, yet still I was praying from a poor-pitiful-me place, a why-God-? place. God told me to get up and go for a walk—right in the middle of my prayer, and I was glad I … Continue reading The Enemy is Outpowered, and So Are We
God Created Praise Perfectly
Sometimes I feel selfish when I praise God. That may not make sense to you, and I talked to God about it, because above all other times and places, I want my position and time of praise to be about God. However, praise does me so much good I can’t help but consider those benefits, … Continue reading God Created Praise Perfectly
God Looks Beyond Our Faults and Sees Their Need
While singing “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need,” [1] God reminded me and caused me to realize that He looks beyond my faults and sees not only my needs but the needs of prodigals for whom I pray imperfect prayers—prayers that sometimes have the wrong intention or motivation or understanding and may … Continue reading God Looks Beyond Our Faults and Sees Their Need
Prayer for Prodigals 