Week 2 of Lent Prayers for refreshing our hearts

Do you have plans for Lent? I've been working on something.   Traditionally people give something up for Lent like social media, sugar, carbs, etc. I am all for fasting, in fact, I am trying to learn more about biblical fasting to incorporate more of it into my life. It's attached to prayer in scripture, and prayer is a passion of mine. I want to caution us though, including me, to be careful in our giving something up for Lent.   I don't want us to miss what God really wants

Prayer lets us out of the prison of our own limitations.

As I wrap up this year, I'm choosing to celebrate growth instead of focusing on what I didn't get done.

We spend so much time comparing with others that we don't take a hard look at our own lives. I know this is true for me. I can feel that emptiness when I start to compare seep in. It feels like what someone else has was stolen from me.

What am I willing to die for? What can I daily die to?

We are to be a people of grace and truth as we wait for the coming of the Lord. We fight a spiritual battle with our unseen weapon: prayer.

My seasons have been changing. I find that in this shift, I need reminders of who I am. I'm hoping this reminder from David's life speaks...

“Don’t fret or worry” Yeah, that gets me every time too. “Instead of worrying, pray.” I love how Paul gets right to the point, short and...

Having one word for the year means I get 365 days to try and fail, and hear about my progress from God's heart.