Freeonlinedictionary.com defines pilgrimage as “a long journey or search, especially one of exalted purpose or moral significance.” When Pharaoh asked Jacob his age, Jacob referred to his life as a pilgrimage, a journey with God. Gen 47: 8 Pharaoh asked him, “How old are you?” 9 And Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The years of my…
Category: About God, Bible, and Eternal Perspective
Psalm 91: Prayer for Protection
Dear Daddy (Abba Father) Thank You for being my rest, my refuge, my place of safety, my God whom I trust. Thank You for being my shelter who protects me wherever I go. Thank You for Your rescue, Your answer when I call,for Your reward of salvation. Help me to show You I love You…
Wait for The God of Justice
What is justice? It is the quality of being fair and morally upright. When we experience injustice, it may feel like God has stepped out of His throne. But part of His unchangeable character is that He is THE God of Justice. When we doubt this, did you know that we weary Him? Malachi 2:17…
Focus Right
In the past year, I withdrew from small group fellowship. I did not want to ask my questions to the Lord in the presence of others who may stumble. I needed the freedom to ask as much as I needed to. I did not want to be asked every now and then for a state-of-the-nation…
Remember Who You Are
After being asked to participate in serving at a ministry event, I realized that the entire time that I was doing work before, during, and after the two hour event, I was in my element. My mountain of circumstances was far, far away from my mind and heart. Instead, thoughts and energies were focused on…
Time-Release Grace
Thank You, Lord, that You release grace in a timely manner when I need it. Your grace is sufficient for me for in my weakness Your strength is made perfect. The times I witness Your strength and grace is when I need it the most. Therefore, thank You for these times of need and lack….
Voice for the Speechless
Sometimes I do not know what to pray for…when I feel like I had already prayed every prayer there is. These past few months have toured me through valleys of the shadow of death. God had prepared me for this yet I feel anything but prepared. When we experience times like these, God’s Holy Spirit…
Through the Fire
Isaiah 43:2c-3a contains this specific phrase to talk about how God is our protection, cover, and shield from the fire. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 3 For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. If there were a fire, I…
Strong When Weak
The times when I am keenly aware that I am weak, limited, and helpless are the times when I am intentional about seeking God for direction and strength. Figuratively on my knees, I await His cues and keep asking His Holy Spirit to lead me. Those are the times when I am most prone to…
Coffin Fashion
For the first time, I heard about a coffin fashion show in Texas for selling guitar cases. “Coffin Fashion Show” got me thinking of the garb to wear when one is literally breathless and ready for decomposing en route to becoming dust. Are there any rules of thumb?…What length should the dress be? Should it…