Posts with the tag “redeemerweeklycollect-blog”

This is where the real work begins—the work of loving what He commands and desiring what He promises. I’m not here to tell you what to do if you’ve been through something similar. But I will say this—through all the questions, pain, trauma, and confusion, He is still, and will always be, there.  Read More

May the Lord develop in us a natural desire for Him, reaching for Him without a second thought. May He be the One we naturally run to in our boredom and in our loneliness, in our hunger and in our pain. May He be the One we run to for fulfillment and comfort. May He be the One we run to in joy and in sorrow. May He be the One we run to more than anything else.  Read More

I find myself weeping at the picture of a holy God “prospering” as a servant, despised and rejected by the creation he made and then led to the slaughter like a little, helpless lamb. And I realize, every year in a new way, that God’s strength and defense against our enemies is in the picture of a lamb led to the slaughter. The most likely Christian celebrity– Jesus himself– became a servant unto death, even death on a cross.  Read More

So we pray. We pray for God to defend us outwardly and inwardly. And while the times we were struck by adversities might be easier to bring to mind, let us focus on all of the times that He has been gracious enough to let us be healthy, because it is only God that can help us.  Read More

A good parent bends down to listen to what their beloved child has to say. A good friend leans in close to hear what the other wants to tell them. Our God is both a Good Father and a Good Friend, so He is bending down and leaning in close to intentionally listen to every word you utter in prayer. He is eager to hear what you have to say, even in instances when you don’t have the words. More important than the words you say is the closeness and intimacy that is experienced.   Read More

God’s good isn’t always top of mind for me. When I’m distracted by my own desires, perceived needs, priorities or preferences, I tend to bypass those I see around me who could use a little bit of God’s good things. Too often I neglect to work, labor, and endure; this neglect is probably due to my lack of focus on faith, hope and love.  Read More