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For the Love of God – The Best of She Said
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This, then, is how you should pray: ” ‘Our Father in heaven…

Right there. The place where there’s nowhere else to look, but up. That’s the entrance to heaven, I’m sure of it.

When you scan across the ridge, your eyes catch a glimpse of the outstretched arms of the pine trees and the breeze carries the sweet fragrance of the Father. This is the opening of heaven. Here I wave, and here I wonder if He sees me.

Most little girls adore their dad. I’m no exception. As a child, I loved my father, but we weren’t close. His time was spent working at the local paper mill which left him tired and grumpy most of the time. In fact, Dad was a gentle man, but rarely friendly. So I stood at a distance and longed to know his heart.

Things changed when I became an adult. Dad met the Father and his demeanor changed from the inside out. We drew close—inseparable. Then Dad died. He left me.

When I sit on the mountaintop and gaze across the valley, there is no doubt in my heart Dad is there. As the clouds sift their way through the cliffs and down into the pass, I see them form the illusion of stairs climbing their way upward and vanishing into the depths of the blue ocean. That’s when I lean back and pray.

Our Father in heaven…my father is in heaven. Thirteen years after his death, I miss him the same as I did the day he left me.

I find my heavenly Father in the breath of the mountains. Maybe that’s why I love coming to the summit. It’s here I search. And like a little child, I find myself peering under bushes and pulling back limbs to see if He is, by some slim chance, hiding there. I can’t see Him physically either and that makes me lonely and hungry for His presence. Sometimes fear tells me my heavenly Father will leave me too. Even when I know He won’t.

So on the rare opportunities when I get to climb the face of the mountain, I sit there and pray. I rest assured that God is close. And though at times I feel lost and alone, sometimes abandoned…I know I’ve never really been left. He’s never very far away.

To pray the prayer of Jesus and know that it’s for His love, ever present in me, filling me—keeping me, tells me both of the Fathers I love completely are in heaven.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Fleshing Them Out – She Said
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Fleshing Love Out

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24

“Eweee.” My son’s attempt at whispering his displeasure at the minister’s statement was less than quiet. “Mom, why would they want to cut off a wife with a cleaver and be one flesh?”

I pressed my finger against his lips. “Sssh. It’s not a cleaver. It’s cleave. And it’s a symbol.”

“Cymbal? I thought that was something on a drum.”

I squinted my eyes into the mom stare. “Now would be the appropriate time for you to be quiet. Watch the wedding.”

My then, six-year-old son’s sense of humor was cute but not in the middle of a wedding. His vocabulary had always been advanced so I knew that he knew what cleave and flesh meant however, I wasn’t sure he got the symbolism involved.

It’s not always easy to wrap our minds around the idea of marriage and how God wishes for us to launch out on our on into deep, committed, and meaningful relationships. As a mom, my love for my sons runs way beyond deep. It’s insatiable. I want them happy and well cared for but I also understand the line God drew in the sand. It was the same line my parents parked their toes on and didn’t step on or over.

When our oldest son married, we welcomed his new wife into our family but we also knew this was his time to step forward, take his bride, and solidify a tight and lasting relationship with her. His love and devotion for his wife didn’t mean he no longer loved us, it just meant a new level of maturity for him.

It was his time to leave us and begin to flesh out his love and new life with his wife. Together, they would grow in the hope of what tomorrow would bring. His decisions would become their decisions. Her desires would become their desires. Together they would be one.

I wish everyone entered into marriage with the level of commitment God placed on it…for when they do…when they make every effort to cling to one another… the joy and happiness found in being “one flesh” is beyond insatiable. It’s the closest thing to the heart of God they’ll ever experience.

Whether you’re getting married in the near future or whether you’ve shared a sixty-year relationship with your honey—trusting that relationship only to Christ is the glue that holds things together. Snuggle up to your “sweetie” and let God lead your love.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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The Names of Jesus – Cindy Sproles
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Every knee shall bow at His Name

…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth…Philippians 2:10 NIV

Tears welled as I listened to the man give his testimony of how his accidental addiction affected his life and his family. He talked about the changing power in the name of Jesus and how a boy, raised in the church, was not infallible…but human.

But when he began to list the many names of Jesus, I began to see truly, how He is all I need and all I am.

Savior, Redeemer, Prince of Peace, Son of God, Son of Man, Protector, Giver, Lamb, Shepherd, Confidant, Believer, Hope, Salvation, Peace of the World, Peace of Man, Maker, Creator, Leader.

Provider, Judge, Mighty God, Lamb of God, Guide, Director, Humble, Quiet, The Rain, Blessed and the One who Blesses, I Am, King of Kings.

He is the Rose of Sharon, the Bright and Morning Star, the Child of God. Almighty, Amazing, Lover of my Soul, Caregiver, King.

Healer, Friend, Father, Son, Awesome Father, Forgiver, Beginning and End, Teacher, One who Convicts, Restorer of my Soul.

Seamless, Breathe of God, Love, Peacemaker, Mighty Army, Planner, Seeker, Trinity, Listener, Speaker.

Each name struck a cord as I saw just how much Jesus meant to me…an active part of me who allows me to abide in Him while He cares for me. Suddenly the power in His name had a deeper meaning.

There were few in our group who stood dry-eyed at the confession, the testimony of this man, for we each one related to the power behind God the Father, God Almighty. My inclination was to fall to my knees and plead before Him but what happened next was far greater than anything. A wash of peace flowed across me and I understood the God behind the Names.

Throughout history God has made Himself clear to man. We are the ones who choose to muddy things to suit ourselves. Man has loved Christ and hated Him, yet I wonder if we ever really “get” Him.

Families who seem hopeless fall at His feet and are restored. Waters part, skies open, and miracles are done when we utter His name.

Our family is no different than any other. We’ve had our moments when we felt as though the world would crack open and swallow us, but in our faith we are made whole again. Our children have been raised in His shadow and even when they ignore the importance of their Father in Heaven, they feel His loving conviction in their hearts and they reap the rewards of His unconditional love.

Sit down. Look over your life. Name the names of Jesus and see just how much He is part of you. There is power in the all the names of Christ.

Cindy  is the founder of Mountain Breeze Ministries and cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries. She has contributed  to Novel Journey and Novel Reviews, and Christian Devotions. She has written for PML Programs and contributes to the Times-News.net. Her devotions and articles are published weekly in several newspapers across the country. She cowrites the He Said, She Said devotions with Eddie Jones that publish in Common Ground Christian Newspaper  and other newspapers nationwide. Cindy is the coauthor of He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion.Cindy is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers. She attended Johnson Bible College and graduated with a BA in Business from the University of Phoenix in 2008.  She is a speaker who teaches and speaks frequently for ladies’ conferences, special events and writers conferences across the country. She is a contributing writer to CBN.com .  You can visit Cindy at www.cindysproles.com

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Mine, Mine, Mine – She Said
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Mine, Mine, Mine!

…for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.  Psalm 50:10 NIV

“Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine.” My son rewound the DVD so we could see the sea gulls in Little Nemo fly around fighting for food. “Mine, mine, mine,” they screeched.

Chase roared. “That’s just like those birds on the beach last summer. Greedy.”

Sadly enough, I related to the greedy birds. Over the last few years, I’ve found myself grasping hold of things that aren’t mine…holding to what I thought would keep me secure. The harder I held on to these things and the more I circled and shouted, “Mine, mine, mine,” the farther away God seemed.

Don’t get me wrong. I know God has never left my side, but there are times I felt like He was veering away. I’ve come to call this time, my desert. I’ve wandered for months, said I was walking in circles, searching, waiting for God’s direction. With every circle I made I found myself saying, “Mine, mine, mine.” But God had the opposite end of my greed, yanking it back to Him. No, Cin…it’s mine. Give it back. It’s mine.

God is the infinite Creator. Everything I see, touch, or breathe is His but my tendency is to say, “Mine.” How Christian of me to say, “Everything is God’s.” It sounds really holy on my part, when the truth is . . . I just hope people believe I trust Him.

My heart has ached for weeks. I’ve shed more tears trying to please others, until I finally let go of the rope of greed.

My eighty-five-year-old mom had major surgery. As we walked her down to surgery, tears welled in her eyes. I knew, she knew, this could have been the last time we saw her. I kissed her head, told her I loved her, and squeezed tight to her.

I heard a whisper. She belongs to me. Let go.

“She’s not mine is she?” I replied.

No, nothing is yours including your fear, your insecurity and your worry. It’s all mine. I own it all and I’ve never agreed for you to have these things. I want you to have happiness.

“I’m tired of walking on egg shells, fearing I’ll upset someone. I’m tired of worrying. Tired of begging, God. Can’t you share?”

Yes, I thought you’d never ask. And He did.

A weight lifted, my heart opened, and God shared what was His…love, compassion, comfort, and peace.

The God who owns it all right down to cattle on a thousand hills simply waits for me to give up the greed so He can give me what I need. Is it time for you to let go? Loosen your grip and let Him take control.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Take One for the Team – She Said
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Each strike...He took for the team.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 NIV

“No worries,” our Christian Devotions Speak UP! radio host teased. “You guys have beautiful weather down south and here in Michigan…it’s freezing. I’ll take this one for the team.”
I had to chuckle as we bantered with Scott about the warm spring weather we’d experienced in the south while he…well…weathered the weather. At least it’s just weather, I thought. It could be something terrible, something unbearable.

I’ve heard this phrase a lot recently. In fact, I’ve even been told …take one for the team. Most of the things I have to take are fairly simple when I compare them to Christ. I consider myself more than fortunate, especially when I look abroad at the conflicts, hunger, and pain. But when I think about sucking it up and taking one for the team, nothing compares to the beaten body of Christ. No one “took one” like Him.

Peter lopped off a guard’s ear when Christ was arrested. Jesus healed the man then took one for the team.

Pilate challenged Christ: “Why have you come?”

Jesus replied: “So that you might know the truth.” He was handed over to be crucified and Jesus took another one for the team.

He was beaten. Spat on. Verbally abused. Yet He said nothing, and still He took one more for the team.

As Jesus hung on the cross, He found the strength to forgive a criminal and plead for those who carried out this horrible deed. Christ took one more for the team. And not once…not once…did He look back.

I’ve prayed relentlessly for guidance and direction in the choices I make and the dreams I pursue. There have been moments when the weight of responsibility seemed more than I could bear. In a sad attempt of comparison, I felt the worry of my inability, the judgment of my inadequacy, and the sting of those who circle like vultures waiting to attack. And nothing comes close to what Christ felt as He hung on the cross, weighted by my unborn sin.

For every strike of the hammer to the nail…Christ took one for the team.

I’m not sure where you stand or what you’ve experienced but I can promise you, Christ has already taken “one for you.” By His wounds you are healed. Accept His gift.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Break it Open – She Said
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Shut Tight

“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard. Matthew 27:65-66 (TNIV)

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The door slammed shut and latched. My shoulders were wedged tight in the tiny locker so I inched my foot forward and kicked at the door. “Somebody let me ouuutttt!”

“Is there someone in there?” I never thought a voice could sound so good.

“Let me out.” The latch rattled and the door popped open. I twisted sideways and stepped out of the locker.

The band director took me by the shoulders. “How long have you been in there?”

“An eternity.” The school  halls were empty, band practice over, and my mom would be getting frantic because I wasn’t home.

It’s no fun to be bullied. The sixth graders were brought to the high school every day for band practice – a disaster waiting to happen and the high schoolers considered us fresh meat to torture. It was a daily occurrence for me. I’d seen the inside of those lockers more times than I wanted…blocked in by chairs, tape, and a trash can filled with mops and brooms. Each time the fear of being sealed in grew stronger. What if they put a lock on the door? I’d never get out.

The only time you seal something shut is when you fear it will escape. That was Pilate’s fear…that Jesus would really do what he said… rise from the dead. How embarrassing would that be? Kill an innocent man then have him rise from the dead. Of course, his excuse was “the body might be stolen,” but the truth was this innocent man might actually be the real thing. I have to wonder if Pilate thought, “better safe than sorry. Seal it.”

Seals are made to be broken so there is easy access to the contents and God popped that seal, releasing the one victorious over death. Now there was proof nothing was stronger than the God of Israel…our God. A broken seal opened the opportunity to salvation and the ability to come before Abba Father ourselves.

The resurrection of Christ solidified God’s might. It proved His love and He is always true to His word. Until that moment, man saw no hope after death but once the seal was broken, all the joy, reward, and truth poured out.

If you’ve sealed your heart shut, break it open and walk straight into the eternal love of Christ. He stands victorious at the tomb.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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No RECALL – She Said
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No Recall

…the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29 NIV

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“I’m angry at God for not existing.” That was the rant of C. S. Lewis when he walked away from the church at age fifteen and declared himself an atheist. Even at a young age, Lewis loved stories. He loved telling them and writing them and even when he turned his back on the God who gifted him with this talent to write, ability to write did not go away.

During the years Lewis disclaimed God it probably never occurred to him God would use the gifts…would issue the call…at a later date. It wasn’t until Lewis’ later college days at Oxford when his friend and colleague, J. R. R. Tolkien, would sway him back to Christianity. The self-proclaimed atheist would become a lay theologian, a Christian apologist, and a writer of words that would guide others to Christ. The call came, the gift was refined, and the desire for others to know Christ poured out of Lewis. He penned amazing stories like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

God gifted C. S. Lewis as a youth to write, but He waited until Lewis came back to Him to issue the call and use the talents He’d given him. He never recalled either while Lewis wandered.

God is good to me. He’s gifted me in amazing ways with abilities to do a little of this and a little of that. He blessed me with an ability to sing and to draw but His greatest gift…and my calling for Him…is to write.

As a young adult, God called many of my Bible college friends to be missionaries in Africa, Belfast, and Belize. I didn’t want to be a missionary so in my own spiritual ignorance, I wondered if God would call me to do something I didn’t want to do. And if He didn’t call me, would He take the gifts He’d given me?

My New Testament professor explained when God issues talents and a call, He doesn’t do a recall but the day will come when we’ll be held accountable for the gifts and callings God has issued. We’ll stand before the Father and explain to Him what we did or why we didn’t. Paul reminded the Romans of the same thing…God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

There’s not a nationally advertised recall on gifts and callings but there is a day of accountability. When God calls you will you answer? He never gives up on us. His call stands firm.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Kick Open the Door of Opportunity – She Said
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Opportunity

Kick Open the Door of Opportunity – She Said

…make the most of every opportunity… Colossians 4:5a NIV

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There it was. Just waiting. Waiting for someone to open. Might as well be me. The door was huge and the giant golden door knocker lay centered high above my reach.

How’s a body supposed to knock if you can’t reach the thingy to knock with? I wondered. So, I did what any red-blooded American would do. I kicked the thick wooden slab that was shut tight in front of me.

The toe of my shoe mashed against the door frame and I let out a yell loud enough for everyone inside to hear. “Ouuuuccchh.” Oddly enough, no one answered.

There I stood…at the door…knocking…and not one opportunity answered. That’s when I realized I had it backwards. It wasn’t me who was supposed to knock. It was opportunity.

Paul spent a huge amount of time instructing others about their actions. Devote yourself to prayer, be watchful, be kind, encouraging. Let your conversations be full of grace. But then he nailed us by saying be wise in how you act toward outsiders and make the most of every opportunity. Even in prison, Paul practiced what he preached. When prison guards were cruel to him, Paul loved them anyway. And he made the opportunity to share the love of Christ with everyone he met…good or bad.

The cliché is backwards. We shouldn’t wait for opportunity to knock. Instead, we should make every opportunity possible, seize it, and use it to spread the love of Christ to a dying world. And yes, I said a dying world.

That’s the problem with us. We sit around and wait. Waiters may never see an opportunity to do. I’m a doer not a waiter and though sometimes my wires get crossed, I want to be like Paul. I want to make every opportunity to let the love of Christ shine through me.

Are you on the outside kicking at the door waiting for someone to open it and hand you an opportunity or are you making a way to offer the opportunity of Christ to others? Think on that one and remember, it’s Jesus who stands at the door and knocks. Open up to His opportunity and let Him help you share His love.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Here Are My Needs, God – She Said
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Pray for Me

Here Are My Needs, God – She Said

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

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She brought tears to my eyes.

“Cin,” she said, “I just wanted you to know, I’m praying for you. I don’t know what’s going on. But I woke up with you on my heart.”

It couldn’t have been better timing. My husband and I were in the middle of a major decision. We were hurt, sad…broken. Tears welled.

“It’s just I hear you pray so often for others and you rarely ask for prayer for yourself.”

She was right. I rarely ask for prayer for myself. It’s not that I feel as though I don’t need it…Lord knows I need it a lot. But when I look at the needs of others, my issues are so much less. How wrong was that thought? Very.

Paul stressed the importance of “all kinds” of prayers and requests. He’d previously reminded of us the importance of suiting up in the full armor of God. Covering ourselves in the protection of Christ then taking every type of prayer request before Him. No one knew better than Paul, the importance of every prayer. He’d been in some pretty dicey spots and had he chosen not to pray for himself who knows what would have happened. In fact, Paul never hesitated to ask his brothers in Christ to lift him before the Father. Those prayers presented to God, played a part in saving Paul over and over.

I’ve been wrong about a lot of things but never as wrong as when I assume my personal prayer needs are less than someone elses’. When I fail to ask my Christian friends to pray for me, I’m telling God I can handle things on my own…I don’t need or want His help. Even though that’s not my intention, it’s certainly the impression I give my Abba Father. Christ was the one who instructed us to pray for one another, to lift every need before Him. The God of all loves me and my needs as much as He loves the next person.

Christ set the example in the garden when He looked to His Father in heaven and asked, could this be taken from Him? Jesus carried even His personal needs and concerns to His Father.

I need to lay all my needs at the feet of Christ. My guess is, you do too. What do you say, we go hand in hand to our knees and say, “Here are my needs God.” Then let Him take them.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

Do you sense something vital missing from you relationship with your spouse, children, and God? Try He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion. This compilation of 54 devotions includes scripture verses, space for journaling, individual prayers and words of wisdom from two of today’s funniest and insightful Christian authors. This heart-warming collection of stories will inspire you to reach for the true source of joy: a life lived for and through God. These deeply personal devotions offer biblical insights and spiritual truths from the perspective of one man and one woman.

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Sometime, Somewhere, Somehow – She Said
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Sometime, Somewhere, Somehow – She Said

If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. – Hebrews 11:15 (TNIV)

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Someday. Sometime. Somewhere. That was my dream as a child. Thing was, I didn’t know what the someday, sometime, somewhere was. It was just innately clear to me I would be used somehow. Some way.

I was pretty much an only child. My brother was twelve years older than me so he was married by the time I hit third grade. There were four neighbor kids who occasionally came around to play but for the most part, I was alone. If I needed a friend, then I found that friend in my imagination.

The woods behind our house made for a wonderful fantasy kingdom. There I could enter my own world of fantasy. There I could speak my imagination out loud and no one would hear the stories I conjured up. I suppose it was sitting inside the base of a huge elm tree that I discovered the deep connection.

When I snuggled inside the tree trunk, God squeezed inside with me. I talked to Him too. Outloud. And He answered. We drew pictures in the dirt of the forest floor and swung on the giant grapevine Dad had cut loose from the ground.  We shimmied up trees and dangled by the knees from limbs. God and I were friends. And when we huddled inside that tree He whispered, “Someday. Sometime. Somewhere.”

As I grew into an adult it wasn’t hard to follow. My naivety of the world gave me the courage to walk into situations without a second thought. Even when the woods grew dark, I still felt the presence of the God who’d comforted me as a child.

“God,” I said, “When? Where? I could sure use now.”

But it wasn’t yet. Still faith kept me holding on …waiting.

Paul talked about the depth of faith as he listed his predecessors…Noah, Enoch, Able, Moses, and Abraham and how they, in faith, walked an invisible path. Their “sometime” didn’t always mean they saw the materialization of the completion of their tasks; still they were faithful. They didn’t look at what they had left behind; rather, they sought after what lay ahead.

When God finally said where, I asked how. He whispered, “In time.” I’m seeing the where, hoping for the how, and knowing time is now. Sometimes I’m tempted to look back at the places I used to be but I stand in faith on the promise. Looking back is no longer an option. I don’t want to return; instead, I want what God has strategically placed ahead.

It’s easy to look back and be happy with the status quo, but stepping into your faith to allow God to use you is an amazing opportunity. If I can learn, so can you. Step out with faith and let God show you the sometime and somewhere.

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Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are friends and cofounders of ChristianDevotions.us. They cowrite the popular He Said, She Said devotions and host Blog Talk Radio’s Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! along with Scott McCausey. Eddie and Cindy travel and speak at conferences across the country and they are available to speak at your church or conference. Contact them at cindy@christiandevotions.us.

 

 

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