It's a battle down here, Father. I'm feeling anxious. I feel like I'm always battling. Things seen, things unseen, it feels like a constant struggle just to exist. You say rest and trust. Why is it so hard sometimes? When I focus on Truth I see clearly that I can rest and stop striving when … Continue reading The Best Kind of Struggle
I have the choice this year...this day...this minute...the choice of where to put my mind. Where to dwell, linger, what to meditate on. (It is a choice. It's my choice. It's an action, a putting or setting of my mind.) It's real easy to go negative, to allow my mind to dwell on someone else's … Continue reading Muddy Thoughts
The battle is waging, The enemy's strong... Mothers and Fathers cry out. His tactics relentless, Temptations so sweet... Mothers and Fathers cry out. We're confounded, astounded, We're desperate and weak... Mothers and Fathers cry out. He keeps inching closer, Creeping in on all sides... Mothers and Fathers cry out. We close all our doors, Yet … Continue reading Cry Out
Good morning!! This week at church, we've been challenged with this question..."Is my Yes on the table?" Have I said "Yes" to Jesus...not knowing what I'm saying yes to, but fully trusting His character, His ways, and His plans for me? But...what if I'm not "qualified?" If He (or anyone else) did a background check, … Continue reading Unqualified
Good morning! So, what's the plan? The plan for the battle...you know, the one that we're in. Daily. We are a planning people, aren't we? And if we're in a battle, we need a plan, right? A battle for time. A battle for sanity. A battle for peace. A battle with our kids. A battle … Continue reading Battle Strategy
Nicole Dotson 