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Leaning
NUMBERS 6:25–26 The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Father God, today we pray for Your strength as we take time to sit in Your presence and enjoy Your peace. No matter what is going on around us, we seek the calm assurance that comes from knowing You. This inner treasure continues to increase as we grow to trust You more and more. When we stand in Your strength, circumstances cannot touch our peac

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
21 hours ago2 min read


Rock Steady, A Firm Foundation
Psalm 13:5 But I have trusted in Your faithfulness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.6 I will sing to the Lord, Because He has looked after me. Father God, thank You for Your everlasting love. No matter the circumstances we face or the state of our health, You love us with an unfailing and inexhaustible love. Your provision never fails. Even in life’s stormy seasons—when clouds of sorrow and pain seem to obscure Your presence—You are there, faithfully working all thin

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
7 days ago1 min read


Unshakable
Matthew 16:18 I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Heavenly Father, no matter what we face or what we see happening around us today, remind us that Your plans for our lives go far beyond what we can see right now. Sometimes circumstances look bad, pain runs deep, and our mistakes can weigh heavily on us. But You are still Lord over every storm we face. You still have purpose for our lives, and You

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 272 min read


Because HE Cares
Psalm 109: 26-27 Help me, Lord my God; Save me according to Your mercy. 27 And may they know that this is Your hand; You, Lord, have done it. Father God, thank You for sending Your only begotten Son to this world; that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Jesus Christ left the glories of heaven to walk this fallen world; enduring the pain and paying the ultimate price for our sins with His own life. Lord, we know our Savior experien

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 262 min read


He Understands, He Knows
Psalm 109: 26-27 Help me, Lord my God; Save me according to Your mercy. 27 And may they know that this is Your hand; You, Lord, have done it. Father God, thank You for sending Your only begotten Son to this world; that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Jesus Christ left the glories of heaven to walk this fallen world; enduring the pain and paying the ultimate price for our sins with His own life. Lord, we know our Savior experien

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 242 min read


Faithfully Patient
Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Heavenly Father, life can feel like a rollercoaster—full of unexpected twists, steep drops, and moments where we can barely catch our breath. Whether we’ve walked with You for years or are still finding our way, none of us are exempt from challenges. But as Your children, we don’t have to quit when life gets hard or lose hope when things fall a

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 202 min read


All means All
Psalm 63:1-2 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. 2. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Lord, Your Word reminds us that when we truly pray, You hear us, and when we seek You with all our hearts, we will find You. Today, we come asking for Your direction, wisdom, and courage for whatever lies ahead. You have shown us again and ag

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 142 min read


Better to be Righteous than Right
Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Lord, thank You for surrounding me with people who think differently. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in proving a point or defending my side, especially when emotions run high. But You remind me that conversations aren’t meant to be battle grounds—they’re opportunities to build bridges. Give me wisdom to find common ground instead of getting stuck on disagreements. Help me speak ca

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 121 min read


No Room for Discord
Galatians 5: 22:26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another… Heavenly Father, as we journey to the end of this summer season, we pray for spir

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 102 min read


When Waiting is Hard
Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Father God, there are times in our lives when we hear Your voice clearly—times when we have no doubt about where You are leading us, what we should do, or the words we should speak. Everything seems crystal clear. Then there are other times when we simply don’t know what to do. No matter how much we pray, we feel uncertain. We strain to hear Your voice, yet it seem

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Aug 61 min read


Never Alone
Zachariah 10: 11-12 11 And they will pass through the sea of distress And He will strike the waves in the sea, So that all the depths of the Nile will dry up; And the pride of Assyria will be brought down, And the scepter of Egypt will depart. 12 And I will strengthen them in the Lord, And in His name they will walk,” declares the Lord. Father God, each of us experiences times when our troubles and worries make us feel far from You. At times, that sense of distance may resu

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 302 min read


Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace
Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Gracious God, as I move through this day, fill me with spiritual wisdom, strength, and grace to stay rooted in Your Word. When confusion tries to cloud my mind, remind me that You are my light and my steady foundation. When my strength fades, be the power that helps me stand firm. Lord, I know that in Ch

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 282 min read


What is Your Motive
Philippians 2:3–4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Heavenly Father, we thank You for placing us in positions where we may serve others and in so doing, serve You. Remind us daily that the lives around us—our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers—are opportunities to reflect Your love. Teach us to give our best in every

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 271 min read


Silence the Noise
Galatians 5:16: Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Holy God, sometimes we become confused and begin to think that we overcome the sin in our lives by sheer willpower. We try to stop the behaviors that displease You in our own strength and experience failure after failure. We wake each day to a battle we cannot win on our own. We become frustrated and sometimes give up, forgetting that the ability to overcome comes from Your power that is gracio

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 242 min read


His Majestic Rule
Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Father God, we hear You calling us to moments of stillness and rest before You. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, the turmoil all around us, and the dangers that sometimes loom so large, You tell us to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). In other words, we should seek rest in Your will and acknowledge You as the sovereign God

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 212 min read


Won't HE Do it!
Romans 8:28-29 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Thank You, Lord, for calling us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Many of us can remember a time when we didn’t know You personally and didn’t live accordi

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Jul 62 min read


Lord I'm Tired
ZEPHANIAH 3:17 The LORD your God is with you; He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Heavenly Father, today we come to You with open and honest hearts—asking, seeking, knocking, and trusting that You hear us. Teach us to be intentional about drawing near to You in the middle of full schedules, sickness, family troubles, and the many other demands of life. Help us to release what weigh

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 31 min read


Iron Sharpens Iron
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. Gracious and Holy God, You have poured so much into our lives. One of the simplest and most powerful ways we honor You is by letting those blessings overflow into the lives of others. Yo

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jun 292 min read


Lead Me
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;… Heavenly Father, we make so many decisions throughout our lives, often without knowing where they will lead. We wonder how the ch

Rev. Evelyn Barnes
Jun 261 min read


Prayer Changes Things
James 5:16b The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth muc Heavenly Father, at times life feels overwhelming. There are seasons when grief, uncertainty, and hardship seem to come at us like a mighty flood. In those moments, we search for comfort, yet it often seems out of reach. We look for answers that make sense and solutions we can understand, but they are nowhere to be found. Friends, family, and even experts can’t provide the peace or direction our hearts l

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jun 242 min read
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