[This is the fourth of fourteen passages that sustained me in the while in the dark.] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God and the peace of God that passes understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7* These …
Loving the unpredictable God (part 4)
HE'S IN CONTROL, BUT NOT CONTROLLING There has been many times through the years that I’ve prayed for something over and over, and haven’t seen the result I was anticipating. Sometimes my prayers feel like I’m repeatedly and franticly pressing the “Call Nurse” button next to my hospital bed. “I’m in pain here! Where are …
There’s usually a “peace” when it’s right
[This is chapter 9 of the subject, "How God Guides." Admittedly this is principle, out of them all, might be taken advantage of or misconstrude most. Nevertheless, I really like God's peace, especially when it confirms to me that I'm in the middle of, or somewhere close to, his will.] It seemed good to the …
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