Author Archives: porchchairprayers

“Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; I wait for You all day long.” Psalm 25:5 HCSB “‘God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.’” John 4:24 HCSB We all go through trying times in our lives where we becomeContinue reading “Truth”

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 HCSB “Above all, fear the Lord and worship Him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 HCSB “If we live, we live for the Lord;Continue reading “All In”

“The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 HCSB “Do not remember the past events, pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, IContinue reading “Transitions”

“The one who digs a pit will fall into it,and whoever rolls a stone—it will come back on him.” Proverbs 26:27 HCSB “He redeems your life from the Pit;He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.” Psalm 103:4 HCSB The hole is back! For months, our lawn was full of colorful utility flags and aContinue reading “Holes”

“For by Wisdom your days will be many,and years will be added to your life.” Proverbs 9:11 HCSB “Teach us to number our days carefullyso that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” Psalm 90:12 HCSB Just over a year ago, I believed I was going to be two years older than I actually wouldContinue reading “Bonus Birthdays”

“I will instruct you and show you the way to go;with My eye on you, I will give counsel.” Psalm 32:8 “May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 “But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the HolyContinue reading “Moving On”

“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write down on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you,” Jeremiah 30:2 “‘Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mindContinue reading “Sharing Your Spiritual Stories”

 “But as it is written: What eye did not see and ear did not hear, and what never entered the human mind— God prepared this for those who love Him.“ 1 Corinthians 2:9 HCSB “Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.“ 2Continue reading “Peace in Suffering”

“Do not remember the past events, pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 HCSB  ‘”For I know the plans I have for you”—thisContinue reading “Begin Again”

“The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 HCSB On Valentine’s Day and every day, it is important to remember to love… Love is being available when times are good or bad.It’s giving high fives, handholds, and helping to carry the burdens of others while showingContinue reading “Love”