A Prayer to Dwell in the Lord's Presence

What does it mean to dwell? It certainly means to live, to occupy a house or apartment, but we also use the word to mean to point attention toward. If you dwell on something, you focus on it steadfastly, not wavering or casting about for something else. But why should we? Because He makes clear th…

A Prayer for Paying Attention to the Lord

As moms, one of the most common phrases we use is probably, “pay attention!” We want our kids to pay attention to what they are told to what they do, and to what is going on around them. When we remind our children about the value of being aware, of listening well, of paying attention, it's for the…

A Prayer to Live in Humility

It's hard to admit we need help. Coming to the end of ourselves humbles us. It goes against our self-reliant culture. We want to power, hustle, and fight our way through the hard things. We are proud—we've got this. And yet, sometimes it's not the big thing that humbles us, but the smallest. What …

A Prayer for Trusting God Alone

The enemy is so crafty! He whispers in our ear, causes us to make a subtle shift in focus, and we find ourselves forgetting about God's ability to do more than we can ever imagine. We end up striving and focusing on our limited ability and desire to try and control what happens in the lives of our …

A Prayer for Healing Words

There is one thing in our lives that holds great power that can be easily used for both great good and great evil. I have seen it bring people together and tear others apart. I have used it for both wonderful and terrible purposes. It is something none of us can escape. I'm talking about the power …

A Prayer for Our Children to be Great

Don't you love to see your child excel at what he or she is good at and then receive recognition for it? I do. My boys love sports and music, and you better believe I am the loudest person there to celebrate a good hit, a three-pointer, or a song well played. In fact, sometimes I have to reign my…

A Prayer Set Your Mind on Christ

Where we look matters. Today, Erin H. Warren is helping us learn the importance of keeping our minds on Christ. There's much at stake if we don't, and it's a skill every believer can learn. Do you find it hard to keep your mind on Christ when the world around you seems to be closing in? God want…

A Prayer for Showing Love to Our Children

Have you wondered how to love your children biblically and effectively? The world often defines love in a way that is completely different from God's definition. Today, Connie Albers is teaching us exactly what God's way looks like. If you're wondered how to love your children effectively... If…

A Prayer for Strength

Do you ever look at someone and think they must be much farther along than you are? I do that often on social media, but I'm learning that we all stand on level ground. We all need the wisdom of God. If I have not been at the feet of Jesus, seeking him in his word and asking him for wisdom, I have …

A Prayer for Wisdom and Knowledge

When faced with a dilemma that requires careful handling and wisdom, do we cast about for a solution within our own ability? Or do we immediately acknowledge we don't have the answer, and call on the one who is wisdom from the beginning? I couldn't dream up half the parenting situations I find mys…