Five Short Prayers For Messy and Mundane Moments
All moms have them. Moments in our day when we need help—help to get us through a messy or mundane moment. Try out these five short prayers to help you through these moments of your day.
Help Me!
We all need help sometimes. Scripture tells us that “Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1). The Maker of heaven and earth. That’s quite a resume. If I ponder that title for even a bit, I wonder why I don’t bother to go to my Maker more often […]
Why You Need a Prayer Partner
I know. Who has time to add a prayer partner to your already busy home life? And what is a prayer partner anyway? I wasn’t sure until a friend of mine raced off during her children’s gymnastics class to pray with a friend. Later, I asked her what she prayed about and why she prayed. […]
Encouragement for the Weary Mama
Oh, weary mama. What a year. You deserve a medal or flowers or breakfast in bed. You have worn so many hats this year. Which hat would you like to take off? If Jesus were standing next to you, what hat would he put on you?
Praying with Precision
A couple of years ago, my adult children took me to a shooting range for Mother’s Day. I know it’s rather unconventional. While other moms were dining at fancy restaurants with linen napkins, I was knocking off paper enemies. Holding the cold metal in my hand, I aimed at the close-up target and missed—not only […]
Praying Like a Child
by Carol Vicary I want to approach prayer like my granddaughter, Ellie, did when she was two. As we sat around the table preparing to share a meal and mentioned praying, Ellie was ready. She clasped her two little hands together and declared, with much enthusiasm, “PRAY”! She was so excited to pray. She sat […]