Prayer – Page 8 – Cindy Powell

Monday Morning Musings: A Perspective of Peace

December 7, 2015

Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Peace: Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. Perspective of peace: A particular attitude or way of regarding circumstances that frees us from disturbance and promotes quiet and tranquility in our souls. (Cindy’s suggested definition. 🙂 ) I write about perspective a lot. I write about … More Monday Morning Musings: A Perspective of Peace

When Fear Strikes Close to Home

December 3, 2015

It was an eerie drive home. I don’t usually plan my route home specifically to maneuver around the SWAT teams that have converged upon my neighborhood, but I did tonight. Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino is about eight miles from my home. That’s way too close to be a “news story.” This one was personal … More When Fear Strikes Close to Home

The Distraction of Fear

November 20, 2015

Maybe it’s the result of being a middle child. I’ve always been able to see multiple facets of an issue. I’m a big picture kind of girl. I rarely get stuck on a single perspective. Honestly, it’s a bit annoying at times. Life would be so much simpler and tidier if everything was black … More The Distraction of Fear

Small

November 8, 2015

Small I feel small So very, very small So very small in this new season So very small in wisdom So very small in understanding So very small in ability Sometimes even so very small in trust But like a small child holding onto her daddy’s hand My hand is held firmly in Yours Yes, … More Small

Monday Morning Musings: Your Kingdom Come

October 26, 2015

Are you weighed down by challenges, issues, too many problems … don’t know how to pray? Your kingdom come, Your will be done–on earth as it is in heaven. Are you worried, anxious, inundated by bad news … don’t know what to do? Your kingdom come, Your will be done–on earth as it is in heaven. … More Monday Morning Musings: Your Kingdom Come

The Sacred Dance

October 19, 2015

You stretch out Your hand The invitation clear I step out onto the waves and into the dance I lean in close My head upon Your chest And gently You lead me without a word I have no answers I don’t see the way But as I move with You my heart is at rest … More The Sacred Dance

Monday Morning Musings: More Than Conquerors

October 12, 2015

It was clear the Holy Spirit was making a point. The message was there not once, not twice, but three times in the span of six verses (Esther 9:10, 15, and 16): “But they did not lay their hands on the plunder.” They could have. The Jews had nearly been annihilated, but God rose up a … More Monday Morning Musings: More Than Conquerors

Monday Morning Musings: New Things

September 7, 2015

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? —Isaiah 43:19 I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hearing about new things for a long time now. Lately, though, it’s different. Lately I’m not just “hearing” about new things … I perceive them. Which is great because often we perceive … More Monday Morning Musings: New Things

Monday Morning Musings: One Thing

August 31, 2015

“One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.” -Psalm 27:4 ” And Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are … More Monday Morning Musings: One Thing

Monday Morning Musings: Slave or Son?

August 24, 2015

We want a memo, He wants to talk. We want a right or wrong answer, He wants us to learn. We want to follow specific instructions, He wants us to enjoy the process. We want to get somewhere, but sometimes … sometimes He just wants to take a walk with us. Does any of this … More Monday Morning Musings: Slave or Son?

Choose Your Battle

August 21, 2015

No, that’s not a typo. I didn’t mean to say choose your battles. Choose your battle. Choose your battle carefully. Choose your battle wisely. Because the battle isn’t … Against ungodly governments or legislation Against corrupt leaders and officials Or even against bullies, murderers, and terrorists The battle isn’t … Against that person with whom … More Choose Your Battle

Monday Morning Musings: Wretch or Wonder?

August 17, 2015

A holy hush settled over the entire room. The soft and tender tones of women singing out their sincere love and longing for Jesus filled the atmosphere. It was a taste–just a tiny taste–of heaven on earth. Then it happened. (Oh why does it always happen?) “If you’re struggling with SIN don’t let anything keep you from Jesus. … More Monday Morning Musings: Wretch or Wonder?

A simple prayer…

August 5, 2015

This has been a simple prayer/meditation of mine in recent days ….

Monday Morning Musings: Letting Go of Performance

August 3, 2015

Performance. Perfection. Doing it well and getting it right. Is it good or is it bad? Healthy or harmful? I think it all depends on our motive and perspective. The truth is a lot of our life is measured by performance. I’ve spent a lot of time working in the field of human resources—and what … More Monday Morning Musings: Letting Go of Performance

My Convoluted and Complicated Thoughts on Corporate Prayer

July 31, 2015

I think I came out of the womb praying. I can’t remember a time I didn’t talk to God all day long. In fact, I’ve often said praying is like breathing to me. I still say that … because it still is. Prayer is a priceless and precious means of communion and communication with God. … More My Convoluted and Complicated Thoughts on Corporate Prayer

Monday Morning Musings: Letting Go of Fear

July 27, 2015

Fear. That awful insidious infector of dread. That deadly tormentor that keeps us shackled and shamed. That cruel instigator of rejection, insecurity, control , selfishness, bitterness, greed, anger, rage … It all starts with fear. So why do we fear? 1 John 4:18 says There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out … More Monday Morning Musings: Letting Go of Fear

Monday Morning Musings: Life IN Transition

July 20, 2015

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength,till each appears before God in Zion.” -Psalm 84:5-7 Transition. Not many people love the word. Because not … More Monday Morning Musings: Life IN Transition

Kneeling Down As Usual

July 17, 2015

“But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its window open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.” –Daniel 6:10 “For He is the living God,and He will … More Kneeling Down As Usual

Monday Morning Musings: The Road That Leads Back to Praise

July 13, 2015

With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of Judah. – Ruth 1:7 Things had not gone well for Naomi. There was famine in her hometown of Bethlehem. Then, after leaving for Moab with her husband … More Monday Morning Musings: The Road That Leads Back to Praise

Monday Morning Musings – The Reboot (with Audio)

July 6, 2015

Ever feel like you’re going in circles? I have…often! But the Lord gave me a picture recently that made me think maybe that isn’t always such a bad thing. I saw myself taking a big loop around a particular issue. When I got back to what seemed to be where I originally started, I started … More Monday Morning Musings – The Reboot (with Audio)