Tag Archives: prayer

Be Still

Posted on June 28, 2016 by billtonnis

Your soul is always safe and sound. Listen to the song:  “I Will Give You Rest” +++ Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on June 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you. +++ Psalm 119:36-37 Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. +++ Who is at the center of my existence? … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on June 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Stop. Rest. Be. You are loved as your are. +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on June 10, 2016 by billtonnis

The Love that created you loves you now…and now…and now… +++ Psalm 27:13-14 But I believe I shall enjoy the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! … Continue reading →

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Awaken Your True Self

Posted on May 2, 2016 by billtonnis

Bask in the peace of silence sometime today. +++ Acts 16:13-14 On the sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river where we thought there would be a place of prayer. We sat and spoke with the women who … Continue reading →

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Love Connection

Posted on April 27, 2016 by billtonnis

God is as close to us as our very breath. +++ John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 19, 2016 by billtonnis

A Great Compassion is sustaining and guiding us. +++ John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of … Continue reading →

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God Speaks in Silence

Posted on April 14, 2016 by billtonnis

Silent self-emptying will transform your life. +++ John 6:45 “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” +++ It’s not what we do that brings us closer to God but what we let be done to us by God. … Continue reading →

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Trust In Love

Posted on March 15, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you. ~~~ Psalm 102:2-3 Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me now that I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on March 3, 2016 by billtonnis

God is speaking. Are you listening? ~~~ Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command … Continue reading →

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