Faithfully Seeking God | The Lighthouse After the Storm

  When something amazing or funny or interesting happens in our lives there is normally someone who comes to mind that we want to share it with. When difficult times come there is normally someone we lean on for support. Simply thinking about that person brings a level of peace to us because we know they will provide a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on if necessary. Prayer is often described as a conversation with God, but its impact goes far beyond simple words spoken in quiet moments. Many people think of prayer as a last resort reserved for difficult times. But prayer is a powerful practice that shapes, deepens, and transforms our relationship with God in ways we might not always expect.  Whether you’ve just begun exploring prayer or have made it a daily habit, understanding how it changes your connection with God can bring fresh meaning and encouragement to your spiritual journey. The Heartbeat of Connection In Matthew chapter 6 the disciples ask Jesus to teach them h...

  Standing in line to renew my vehicle tag I heard a man and his daughter walk into the room behind me. I didn’t turn around to look at them, but I could tell from the sound of her voice that she was a little girl, maybe 4 or 5 years of age.  She said, “daddy I love you” and he quickly responded, "I love you too baby”. It was a very sweet moment. I had already been standing there for about ten minutes when I heard them walk into the room. No more than 3 minutes later I heard the little girl say, “daddy why is this taking forever?”  The father chuckled a little and said, “girl stop, we just got here.” I laughed quietly to myself as I heard his reply. Then my thoughts turned to my own heavenly Father. I bet that’s how God feels about me.  I too keep asking, Daddy, why is this taking forever? I’ve been waiting on Your promises for what seems like a long while, longer than I had planned and some days the weight of the wait it’s overwhelming. When the world feels like it'...