I’m currently working on a new writing project, the first of a three-book series about about the names of God. In full disclosure, I look at the scope of this project and fearful thoughts enter my mind. The biggest fear, at this time, involves meeting the August 31 deadline.
Meeting that deadline would be no problem if I could sit at my desk and write full-time six days a week, but that’s never going to happen. Two new grandchildren are due within the next six weeks, and I want to be available to help when called on. I’ll travel later this month for a speaking engagement, and then I’ll travel to Florida to attend the National Religious Broadcaster’s convention in May.
I have to refuse to entertain fearful thoughts or they will paralyze me. Instead, I turn to prayer: “Father, You know what’s necessary for me to write this manuscript. Please provide creativity, the ability to hear the Holy Spirit’s voice, and the ability to manage time wisely so I can do this job while balancing it with other aspects of my life.”
God will prove faithful, of this I am sure. After all, who’s better able to meet our needs than the God of the universe?
God has no needs. He’s complete and lacks nothing. He’s the source of everything that exists both seen and unseen. Therefore, He’s sufficient and fully able to satisfy every need we have.
Need wisdom? He’s got it covered—see James 1:5.
Need joy? Psalm 16:11.
Need peace? John 14:27.
Need provision? Matthew 6:31-33.
Need forgiveness? 1 John 1:9.
Need hope? Psalm 39:7.
Need guidance? Isaiah 30:21.
Need rest? Matthew 11:28-30.
Need courage? Deuteronomy 31:6.
I’m trusting the God who lacks nothing to supply my needs with regards to writing my next book. For what needs are you trusting Him today? Pick one from the list above (or come up with your own) and write it in the comments section. I’ll pray for you, my friend.
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Thank you Grace
I got laid off from my Pt job end of March – 🙏🏻🙏🏻for the right next job
Make a way when there seems to be
No way-🙏🏻son Graham physical emotional health healing have a job
Pt – all my family to come back to Lord
Thank you listening ❤️🩹
Hi Carol. Thank you for the privilege of praying for your concerns. “Father, we praise You because You know all things about us and the details of our lives. Carol’s being laid off from her job was no surprise to You. Please provide her with another job — one that You have specifically chosen for her. Prepare that place for her right now, and lead her to it in Your timing. We also pray for Your healing power in Graham’s life and for Your leading him to the best job for him, too. And we trust You to work in the lives of her family members. Please turn their hearts toward You so they might enjoy unhindered fellowship with You.Thank You in advance for what You will do. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Thank you for your prayers
I appreciate them. May The Lord continue to bless all your family
And give you wisdom as you continue writing your new chapters books and all the ministries you and your husband
Serve in God Bless the new grand babies too. 💕🌷
Thank you, Carol. Have a wonderful day, my friend. Know you are loved!
I need relief from the grief of losing my precious husband. I miss him so much. God is sooooo good to me. I want to stop crying.
Hi Norma. My heart hurts for you and your loss. “Father, please wrap Norma in Your loving arms and comfort her through this time of grief. Send her daily, tangible evidences of Your love for her. May she discover a joy and peace she’s never known as You walk this journey with her. We ask this in the power of Jesus’ name, amen.”
I need freedom from narcissistic psychological and spiritual and spiritual abuse. Thank you for praying for me. I’m struggling terribly.
Hi Erica.
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling in this way. “Father, You know every detail about Erica’s situation. Just as You saw Hagar in the wilderness, so You see Erica in her difficult circumstances. Meet her in that place, and come to her rescue. Send her the encouragement, wisdom, and comfort she needs. Lead her to a healthy place for Your name’s sake, Lord. We’re trusting You to create for her a place where she can flourish. We ask these things in Jesus’ name, amen.”
Know you are loved,
Grace