Staying close. Standing firm. Speaking light into the darkness.
Dear Father, Thank You for the priceless gift of Your Son. This Christmas I pray that the miracle of the Incarnation—that God became flesh and dwelt among us—will be birthed anew in my heart. Open my eyes to see with fresh insight. Let me come to You with the faith and trust of a … More A Christmas Prayer
The shepherds followed the glory. The wise men followed the star. Anna and Simeon followed their hearts. They had one thing in common–they were seeking him. And they found him. I imagine he didn’t look the way they thought he would look. He made his appearance as an ordinary looking child. A helpless babe–not a glorious … More Wise Men Still Seek Him
Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room … We hear the song every Christmas. Let every heart prepare him room. But do we … really? What does it mean to prepare room for him in my heart? What does it mean … really? How … More Preparing Room
This started out as a very different post. I noticed that my recent writing “style” had been leaning a particular way. It’s not that I necessarily liked it or disliked it–I just wanted to write something different. I wanted to write something different because sometimes when I look at my own blog … when I see the lovely tranquil header … More Happy Endings
The Lord is near … Do not be anxious about anything The Lord is near … But in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God The Lord is near… And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus The Lord … More The Lord is Near
Walk with me, beloved. I took his hand and we began walking down a brightly lit corridor. Almost immediately, I saw a large red door. This must be it! The door he promised to open for me! I stood waiting with anticipation. I just knew that door would open any minute … It didn’t. I … More Worth the Wait
Return Return to Me Turn around; change your mind Return to My heart; return to My peace Take your thoughts captive to the Truth Silence the lies of the accuser– Return and rest Rest Rest in Me Step out of the commotion Inhale–breathe in the soothing aroma of My presence Exhale–breathe out the perplexity and … More Return
“What do you want me to do, Lord?” I don’t want you to do anything I want you to be I want you to be still I want you to be still and know … I am God But what about all the needs out there? What about being willing to take risks? What about stepping … More What Do You Want Me to Do?
Shhh … What do you hear? When the smartphone is put away. When the computer is shut down. When the television and the iPod are silent. What do you hear? Do you hear him? Shhh … What do you hear? When the props are gone. When the distractions fade. When everyone and everything else slips into the … More Shhh …
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine … In dark times; in the midst of turmoil; in confusion and uncertainty … I’m … More This Little Light of Mine …
I don’t need … —another great sermon or a good book —a divine appointment or an important connection —a word of encouragement or exhortation I don’t need to visit … —a significant or sentimental place from the past —an anointed conference —a church or a prayer room I’m not looking for … More What I (Really) Need
A young mind is firmly set–heart determined to find its own way. New paths to explore and new adventures to be had. The broad road beckons … And a child wanders off the path of life. Her head and knees are bowed–heart bared. Tissues littered across the floor. Anguished sobs interspersed with declarations of truth and hope … A mother … More Homecoming
I’m sitting here with the seeds of a zillion ideas stirring within me. But I keep being distracted from my many swirling thoughts. I’m being distracted by the present. It’s just too beautiful outside to think about tomorrow. I’m much too distracted by today. Sometimes God gets on “themes” in my life. Well, the … More The Beauty of His Peace (a.k.a.Today, Pt. 2)
“Are you sure, Lord? I mean, are you really sure?” Yes, love, I’m sure. This is one of the very things I had in my heart when I created you. “But seriously, who even cares? Honestly, tons of people are able to share the same kinds of things I share–and most of them do it … More Finding My Voice
Someday I will have something profound to say. Someday I will have a great story, or great revelation, or something incredibly encouraging to share. Someday. Maybe. Someday. But today is not that day. Today is not someday. Today is, well, today. So I’m not going to try to be profound. I don’t have a really great … More Today
I have a confession to make–sometimes I get tired of words. Tired of my own. Tired of hearing them from others. Tired of saying them, tired of praying them–tired of writing them. We all use so many words. Sometimes we’re careless or insensitive and use the wrong words. Other times we use the right words, but we don’t live them. Our … More Better Words
I felt like the wind got knocked out of me. A sucker punch right to the gut. I never saw it coming. “How could this happen, Lord? After all those years of standing in faith? After so many sleepless nights praying until daybreak? After all the prophetic words? After all of your promises? I thought things had … More The Anchor
Often what we think we need, isn’t what we need. Often what we think is broken, isn’t what is broken. And often what we think will bring healing, isn’t what brings healing. In those times, I am so grateful for a loving Father who knows me so much better than I know myself. I was … More You Know Me
It was like a scene out of a fairytale. Finally, my prince had come. But this was no ordinary prince, this was the Prince of Peace. Hand-in-hand we walked through a beautiful, lush garden, up to a magnificent arched entry. Before we reached the ornate double doors, they opened before us. With my trembling hand still … More His Reward
I can’t authentically be anyone other than who I am I can remember that who I am is exactly who He created me to be I can’t make anyone understand me, or “get” me, or want to believe in me I can rest in the knowledge He already does I can’t pretend to have … More I Can
Cindy Powell 