He prayed, “O LORD, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you!” (NLT) Terror filled King Jehoshaphat as a vast enemy army marched toward his kingdom. He responded… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: 2 Chronicles
A Prayer for a World Gone Mad
I’d be amiss today if I blogged about anything but this week’s tragedies. My mind can’t fathom the scope of what’s happened in Orlando. First the mass shooting and then the alligator attack. I find it difficult to even type these words. Something inside me recoils. Everyone’s asking the same questions: Why so many… [ read more ]
How to Ensure We Make Wise Decisions
Decisions we make can change the course of our lives—sometimes for good and sometimes for the not-so-good. For that reason, we need to exercise wisdom in making those decisions. This is especially true when our emotions are involved or when we’re overtired. It’s true, too, if we’re impulsive by nature. Or if we’re feeling pressured… [ read more ]
Facing a Army
Lord, please show me what to do. News of an impending attack from neighboring territories drove King Jehoshaphat to his knees. “We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us,” he prayed. “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” No fancy words, no long-winded monologue…. [ read more ]
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