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Dear Praying Friends, The word “surrender” has been on my radar for a few days now. One Christian commentary defines “surrender” like this: Surrender is a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. When an opposing army surrenders, they lay down their arms, and the winners take control from then on. SurrenderingContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 30,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, I have been reminded often that a bad day doesn’t make a bad life. I have had some days that have been challenging to the point of tears and I’m sure you have, too. God has left us here in a world that is still full of troubles and I see theContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 29,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, I have recently seen God answering prayers in some amazing ways. Connections have happened and conversations have taken place and all to the glory of God. I pray protection for each of you and I ask you to pray protection for me, too. When we are about God’s business, the enemy ofContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 28,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, I don’t think anybody likes to wait. I know that I don’t. In a TV series that Stan and I watch, a key phrase has resonated with me: “TRUST THE TIMING!” Delays don’t mean that God isn’t doing something. There are some things that I have been praying about for many years.Continue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 25,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, Is your life welcoming to those who do not know Jesus? I was with a friend praying and we sensed that we should pray that His Church would have a “welcome mat” outside its doors. (spiritually, that is). When people encounter you, do they feel loved and seen? I think this isContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 24,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, Some days are really hard for me. I’m just being very honest. I love seeing the happy updates on social media from family and friends. But sometimes social media is hard because it can make any of us feel “less than” and “left out.” God has been reminding me today that noContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 23,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, Keeping close to God this summer has led me to be more intentional in listening for the God “nudges.” Is God “nudging” you to pray for someone? Is He calling you to serve someone? This world is filled with much chaos and confusion, and you may be the one who can makeContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 22,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, I journal a lot and it is good sometimes to look back to see where my heart and mind have been. I can see the “ups and down” of life there and know that no “down” is forever and “ups” can be temporary, too. I am grateful that Jesus is always thereContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 21,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, I was leading a prayer group and as we prayed for encouragement for brothers and sisters, I thought of the scripture about God making the desert bloom. I knew I had read it in scripture and upon further investigation this is the scripture that I found: The desert and the parched land willContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 18,2025…Keeping Close”

Dear Praying Friends, Scriptures talks about having the “mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16) I shared with a prayer team that I direct that we should be asking Jesus, “What do you think about this?” So many things including headlines and even messages from the Church bombard us every day. We must present all ofContinue reading “Show Us Your Glory, Lord… July 17,2025…Keeping Close”