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December 15, 2013

Whispers of Hope {Book Review & Giveaway}

Whispers of Hope: 10 Weeks of Devotional Prayer
by Beth Moore
About the book:

Scripture tells us to pray without ceasing, but how in the world do we do that? In fact, how should we effectively pray to begin with? 

Best-selling author Beth Moore addresses these practical and pervasive matters in Whispers of Hope by walking readers through an easy to remember and apply method of prayer, coupled with seventy daily devotionals and followed by prompts to put this prayer method into practice. 

Indeed, Whispers of Hope teaches the manifestation process of powerful Word-saturated prayer in response to a daily Bible reading. In turn, you will better understand how devotional reading and prayer are central to a stronger relationship with God

Who in the world has a problem praying? Certainly not anyone I’ve met…Our Pastor doesn’t, my mama never did, no one ever did on the Waltons and even my littles don’t…so why did I? A question I’d asked myself a million times inside my head.  For some reason I felt guilty for asking for things for myself during prayer. I would gladly pray for everyone else but when it came to me, I just couldn’t do it.
Have you ever had a praying problem like I did?  Do you wish you had a deeper prayer life? Are you new to prayer or wish you felt you were better at it?  I know y’all, me too!  Then this is the book for you! This is a great devotional to help you build an active prayer life. If prayer is something you struggle with (and this is an area I think we all can grow in), this is a great book to work through.

Whether you’re a long-time Beth Moore fan or new to her work, you will really enjoy this book. Beth Moore is such a gifted writer and has such an amazing way with words. She presents ideas and stories from the Bible in a way that’s easy to read and that applies to everyday life. In this book, she explains the 6 different types of prayer are praise, repentance, acknowledgment, intercession, supplication and equipping in detail.  She discusses how each of these types of prayer work together for a deeper, more honest prayer life. There’s space each day for journaling and notes.

You can purchase the book HERE.  And now on to another exciting part…a GIVEAWAY!

Would you like the chance to own a copy of the Whispers Of Hope?  I am excited to offer one of my readers the opportunity to win this wonderful book!

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I received a copy of this book to review and one to give away. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions posted here are mine and mine alone.

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December 13, 2013

Random Things

Ten totally random things making me happy today…


1.   I have the best husband in the world
2.   Blueberry coffee + Italian sweet cream creamer
3.   New hair cut + color
4.   How blessed my life totally is.  God has proven, over and over again, I just need to trust Him. 
5.   Yummy dinner with my littles
6.   Sweet little newborn session (aka…snuggling a babe all morning)
7.   Awesome massage
8.   Comfy clothes
9.   The most AMAZING family and friends ever
10. Snuggles with my sweet pup

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December 11, 2013

Pray More, Worry Less

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

I deal with different fears, insecurities and worries on a daily basis.  I am a worrier by nature.   It’s not one of my better qualities.  I worry about paying the bills, about Joey driving, about my dog having arthritis, about Joe’s work, my family’s health, about my housework, about my business, on and on.  My to-do lists keep me awake at night. Questions like what if and should I have swirl around my mind, holding me hostage and keeping me chained to my worries and fears.

The trouble with worry is that it doesn’t seem all that harmful.  It has taken on the form of a acceptable sin.  We all do it…so, why even call it a sin?  Let’s just gloss over it, sweep it under the rug and call it a day.  Or better yet, let’s rename it.  That way we can not feel guilty about it.  Let’s call it stress, anxiety or just concern.

Don’t y’all hate that never-ending feeling of doom? I know I sure do. Don’t we all want to be free from that feeling? I feel the first pang of fear and think “I am NOT going to be afraid or worry, I’m just going to pray about it”. And what do I end up doing? Worrying about it anyways. I give it to Him and then I take it right back. Why is it so hard for us to trust that He will do what is best for us at the right time? We know that the Bible tells us not to worry, but it seems like such a part of us that we don’t know how to stop.  Think of how much energy we absolutely waste on it.

We can’t trust God and then worry, those simply don’t go together. Worrying is the absolute opposite of trusting God. But when we replace worry with prayer, then we have trust.  We need to faithfully turn to God in prayer. We are to give our worries to God in prayer, trusting Him with all our burdens and cares. As a result, we will receive in return the peace we long for.  That feeling of doom will go away and a feeling of peace will wash over you.


You can either keep getting upset and hopeless or face your problems in a more positive and faith-filled manner by continually seeking and trust in the Lord by giving Him your burdens continually.

Don’t be a doubting Thomas
Rest fully on his promise
Why worry
When you can pray

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