Seeking

Do you ever get to the point like giving up on something or someone? Knowing there is nothing you can do to change it or them? Feeling defeated, like your prayers are going unheard? Last fall, there were a few situations I became discouraged over, and I remember telling my husband my angst on our way home from church. He graciously responded, 'It's a good place to be' and pointed me to the Lord. We put away our things from Sunday's activities, and I began to read a book I had been wanting to read, "It Happens After Prayer," by H.B. Charles Jr. 'Weary, frustrated, discouraged, faint, at wit's end, hopeless' (45-47); "... prayer is the remedy for discouragement...divine insulation for your heart and mind " (48, 150). Over the next few weeks, I was greatly challenged and refreshed in prayer and want to share in hope that it might encourage you. The book opens by acknowledging the real and present sufferings in this life, but we are to, '...

Recently, Husband and I had the privilege of attending a wedding of a God-fearing woman and man, and it was such a blessing. I also had the opportunity to share a devotional at her bridal shower, and we want to share it with you to encourage you in your relationships.  Before I start, I want to get a show of hands. How many of you are married? Single? Single that want to be married? Single that want to be single? Today I want to share about two popular topics: friendship and romance. I am a friend of "Jane." I assume you are too :D She and I met on a bus in September 2019 on our way to serve at a church youth camp. Probably the same as you, I fell in love with her quickly. But our meeting was short lived, because our paths changed, and we lacked opportunity to develop a friendship. Fast forward to January 2022, I saw her at my church, and I knew I knew her, but it took some time to remember how. We set a coffee date, and have been developing our friendship ever since. Upon th...