Prayerful Pondering
by Pat Luffman Rowland
Author: Pat Luffman Rowland
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Imagine it. Standing before God, clothed not in all that would condemn us, but in salvation and righteousness. Not in the filthy rags of our sins, but in salvation and righteousness. Not in the paper garment of pride and self-interest, but in salvation and righteousness. Not in the clung to-coverings of resentment, frustration, and anger,…
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The book of Psalms provides much comfort. As David and other psalmists share with us their own emotions, we learn how to deal with our own. Psalm 91 is a psalm many of us like to pray for ourselves or others when comfort is needed. We do that by personalization. To make it your own declaration, or…
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When a Christian mother told of her son’s suicide, someone asked what that did to her faith. Did she question God’s love for her or for her son? Did she turn away from God? The mother said it did not turn her away from God, nor question His love. What it did cause her to…
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The seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice, the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea – the Lord on high is mighty. Psalm 93:3-4 (NIV) Perhaps this scripture tells why I love the…
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I recently found some prayer notes tucked away in a Bible commentary I used in my 20s and 30s. It was an excellent reminder of things I had prayed for during the early years of my marriage and as my child went through her teen years. There were also notes about children I had taught…
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The apostle Paul said he had learned to be content in whatever state he was in. He said to be anxious for nothing, but give thanks in everything and when we have that attitude, we will know the peace of God. I knew a wonderful example of that. Her name was Martha. I worked for…
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I saw a bird low on a limb looking down at you. He chirped and turned from side to side to get a better view. He had visited with the Father in the early morn and God had mentioned you to him and that you were forlorn. The little bird then flew down and rested…
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My Father, protect me from negativity. If I begin to think unkind thoughts about another, please draw me away from those thoughts. Remind me of how negative thinking takes one into a downward spiral and away from You. One of the hardest things for me is to stop thinking about is an offense, to not…
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The skies are grey with snow. Big and small flakes fall from the sky. There are drifts and whirls and a white frosting on the trees and ground. It is beautiful. I stand at the window and watch as this creation falls quietly to the earth, bringing calm to the day and whispers of sweet…
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Father, the psalmists wrote so beautifully about You. Thank You for sharing with us their words. David was our chief psalmist and he was masterful in his writings, but there were others who wrote the songs of long ago that also told of You with great skill. Psalm 89 is one of the many psalms where words…