How can we pray for our enemies? Perhaps one of the hardest commands Jesus gives to us as His disciples is to bless, love, and pray for those who mistreat us or who want to harm us. In ourselves, we can’t. But through the power of God’s Spirit working through us, all things are possible. Through Jesus, we can pray for our enemies. Here’s one way you might pray:
Lessons from Alaska about God’s Character and Ours
Several years ago, my husband and I took an awe-inspiring trip to Alaska, compliments of some very loving people. Here are ten lessons from God’s creation and from Alaska that God showed me–about God’s character and ours.
Are You a Late Bloomer in Life?
The term late bloomer took on an enlarged meaning for me last year. In early winter, I noticed that the butterfly bush in our simple, backyard perennial garden had really blossomed and grown. And I kept seeing a lone yellow butterfly fluttering around it, pausing every now and then to taste of the plant’s sweet nectar.
Thank God for Mothers
Can you ever thank mothers adequately for their timeless work and love? Though words never suffice, here is one poem I wrote to express my thanks to God for mothers.
A Bedtime Prayer to God
Begin and End the Day with God Ending the day with God is just as important as when you begin. Another day is ending, and maybe you’re you looking for a way to give your dreams to God, forgive the wrongs of the day, or ask the Spirit to speak to you in your sleep. If you’re unsure what to say as you face another night alone or a challenging tomorrow, you might like to pray along with this bedtime prayer and make Him the Lord of your nights!