It has been said that those who live by the Spirit walk by the Spirit. But what the heck does that mean? I’m not walking on clouds or anything. At least not in the natural realm, lol! If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. –Galatians 5:16 MSG This always … Read more
Remember that story in the Bible where a man’s friends go through the roof to see Jesus. The man was paralyzed. I always thought this was in the physical realm. But what if the man was paralyzed by fear? What if he was paralyzed by disbelief? Our family has recently gone through a trial – … Read more
Not every thought is good. Not every thought should be acted upon. With the prevalence of depression and anxiety in our culture, there are ways to intervene. I have been there. I have had situational depression and have been treated for anxiety. So have many members of my immediate family and many friends too. According … Read more
Praise God! Our Daddy is so amazing!
(Image source- AnExtraordinaryDay.net) 9 Verses on Gratitude Ephesians 1:16 – Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; James 1:17 – Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Hebrews … Read more
Pregnant with promise – that’s what we are. That frustrating place where current circumstances and the Promises of God are colliding with each other. It’s kind of an explosion at times. And we get to choose – what will we believe? Will we look at our current circumstances and despair? Or will we look at … Read more
I wish everyday was good. But it isn’t. I wish I had all the answers. I don’t. I wish I was always happy and hopeful. I’m not. Welcome to reality Miss D. There will be days when I am drowning in debt and worry. There will be days when I just want to run away … Read more
My goal for 2016 is to open my heart more. To love others extravagantly and without measure. To give grace abundantly and to open my life to my fellow brothers and sisters. 2 Corinthians 6:12-13 We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak … Read more
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Thank you to all the visitors at Prayers and Promises. I treasure all of you. You are amazing! God bless you all in 2016! Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 … Read more
This morning I had a vision. I was in a deep dark pit, similar to Joseph. Yeah, after his so-called brothers threw him in there. Tormented by family. They were driven by jealousy. Blinded by their own insecurities. Joseoh was thrown to the enemy to die – by family. Yeah, been there. You? Genesis 37:24 … Read more
Holidays are hard sometimes. Especially when for whatever reason you can’t be together. Maybe it’s because of an illness, or distance, or death, or service. No matter what the reason it makes your heart hurt. That’s where I am today. Don’t get me wrong – I am grateful for the get togethers. Yet I miss … Read more
There is One who can change all things. One who has the power to make all things new – Jesus Christ. I pray that you open your heart to Him this Holiday Season. Receive the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit as a deposit of your inheritance. Let the power of … Read more