Female in Motion

Photo courtesy of Church of Saint Francis Xavier Divine Father, We are surrounded today by stress and anxiety, not knowing when or how this isolation will end. And we feel so alone. Compassion can atrophy without the presence of a community. Remind us, Lord, that we are all part of a larger whole and we each contribute.  Help me to operate with honesty and integrity, thinking of others before myself. I want to be gentle with my loved ones as well as strangers. When people see me, I want Your love to shine through my surgical mask. Caring for my neighbors and friends should be my first thought, not my last resort.  Open my heart wide, blessed Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen. *** Notable Quote: Psalm 43:5 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. 

Photo courtesy of pexels.com It's all about perspective, Lord.  I could concentrate on all the freedoms I have lost due to this quarantine. Life is smaller, abbreviated, limited. There are no parties to plan, friends to visit, church services to attend, but there are still video chats with loved ones, special treats to bake and old movies to watch. To live a life of great joy, I choose to live above my circumstances. Good things and blessings are all around me if I take a look.  Father, give me eyes to see. In His glorious name, Amen. *** Notable Quote: Ephesians 5:19-20 (KJV) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Photo courtesy of forbes.com Help me, Lord, to identify and cherish the small moments of joy during this period of uncertainty. The phone conversations with loved ones, favorite meals and drives in the country all help to make the time more enjoyable. Even while chaos swirls around us and fear is an ever-present companion, we must cling to the Cross. Drawing closer to Christ during a difficult period will provide us with comfort and bring blessings from obedience. Show me blessings. Show me joy. Show me You. In the Savior's name, Amen. *** Notable Quote: John 16:22 (KJV) And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Photo courtesy of Crosswalk.com Abba Father, I don't know what's going on right now, but I'm trying to keep close to You. I don't want to doubt, but I want to learn whatever it is You have for me. It feels like my heart and my head are moving in opposite directions. My heart is full of fear, but my head remembers promises from Your Word. I believe You. I believe in You. I know You see me and love me. Help my unbelief. I want my actions to reflect Your truth, instead of the lies Satan whispers in my ear. When anxiety threatens to pull me under and I fear You'll stop sending blessings, that is when I need to cry out. Lifting my voice to my Savior and Friend is always the right thing to do. Grant me a double portion of your mercy and grace, Lord; enough to get me through this rough time.  Hear my prayer. In Jesus' name, Amen. *** Notable Quote: Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will s...

My girl, Holley Gerth, gets down to the nitty gritty. Psalm 32:7 (KJV) Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.  Precious Lord, Fear is loud. It screams in my ears, blocking out the Word I know by heart. I am paralyzed; worse yet, I contemplate fear-based sin. We let fear get between us and the best God has to offer. But fear is powerless next to our Savior.  I'm going to stand on Your promises, Lord. Give me victory over fear. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen. *** Notable Quote: "This is a time for hope."--Andrea Bocelli, Italian opera star 

Photo courtesy of Pinterest Psalm 46:1-3 (KJV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Blessed Savior, This world is in turmoil, a medical crisis has overtaken our consciousness and life is upended. I don't know what to do and I don't know what's going to happen.  Lord, I just want control over all of this and that is simply not possible now. Actually, when I am honest with myself, I have control over very little in my life or the world. So I pray You to help me open my hands and release my will into Yours. You are with us, even in this current storm. And You can use this, to shape our will and strengthen our faith. May this current suffering develop in us deeper compassion for others and to easily dis...