Natalie Ryan

There are seasons in life when my prayer life seems to be nonexistent, where I focus more on what I should be praying versus actually praying.

It took falling off a horse and becoming temporarily blind for him to hear the voice of Christ. Then his sight and strength were renewed when the Lord realized that Saul’s heart was converted and made anew.

Driving on a foggy day in the valley can lead to low visibility. The normal route becomes blurred causing me to feel a little lost and panicked, so I slow down.

Take five minutes to clear the clutter from the day—the events, the dog barking, the conversations, the background noise. Clear your mind. Then take five minutes to just listen and to just be. What is God saying to you? What seeds are being planted? Finish with five minutes to name to what God may be inviting you.

God said “I choose you” to Mary, and Mary said it back. Jesus said “I choose you” to Peter and Andrew, and they said it back. Mary, Peter, and Andrew meant it so much so that they gave their lives for Jesus.

What would my relationship with my parents, friends, significant other, children be if I didn’t tell them that I love them? The same goes for our relationship with God.