Seen Christ

steeple

You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You cannot see him now, but you believe in him.

1 Peter 1:8 NCV

Bow in Prayer

fence and Smith Rock

When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. Don’t run from trouble. Take it full-face. The ‘worst’ is never the worst.

Lamentations 3:28 MSG

Trusts in Him

river

The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in him, so it is best for us to wait in patience—to wait for him to save us.

Lamentations 3:25-26 GNT

Secluded Place

Smith Rock and snow

Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. 

Matthew 6:6 MSG

Spiritual Gifts

high desert mountain

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

1 Peter 4:10 NLT

All Powerful

wagon and mountains

Lord God All-Powerful, who is like you? Lord, you are powerful and completely trustworthy.

Psalms 89:8 NCV