Tag Archives: endurance

Seedlings No More

It all starts with a seed that is sown. We are all planted to be fully grown. Stay in the soil where comfort reigns? Or sprout forth with what God ordains? Surrounded by darkness was our plight, So, let’s burst … Continue reading

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Strike

There is my ancient enemy, but here is my present sword: I battle him with the power of the Word. I battle him with truth’s beautiful face. I battle him with the might of grace. I battle him with my … Continue reading

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2020 Discipline

Everyone is talking “discipline” in 2020, aren’t they? In body and mind, yes, but what about the soul? In my humble experience and long journey, I have found these things are TRUE discipline: To pray even when you don’t have … Continue reading

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Friend vs. Foe

Do you have a famous man or woman of God who you love to read quotes by? Over the past many months, my ultimate favorite source of encouragement has been the late C.H. Spurgeon. Yesterday, I stumbled across a fresh … Continue reading

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Bring the Rain

When I search for You, You’re found. When I give you my fears, I’m no longer bound. When I raise my hands, You won’t put me to shame. In the drought of uncertainty, You bring the rain. ©️2019 Rachel D. … Continue reading

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The Path

We each start the journey Unaware of dangers, taking our first steps. Our hands are held until we venture alone. Different ways beckon us come. The path determines our future. Our choice is before us: The world. God. Two choices. … Continue reading

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Curing the “Everyone Needs Me” Complex

A word for those who are pulled in exactly 2.3 million directions… breathe. This world and its chaos begs for our attention in an infinite amount of ways. Here. There. Everywhere. Now. The unfortunate thing is… we are not infinite … Continue reading

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You Are

In the panic, You are the peace. In the chaos, You are the clarity. In the uncertainty, You are undeniable. In the doubting, You are the deliverance. In the exhaustion, You are enduring. In the suffering, You are the solace. … Continue reading

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