Hope – Raelyn Pracht

AWAKE, MY SOUL

Awake, my soul from restless sleep. Stir my heart – inviting His presence. Arouse my mind, evoking His Word. Awake, my soul from the darkest depths. Stir my heart with love abounding. Arouse my mind – remembering His promises. © 2022 Raelyn Pracht

Throwback Thursday: Short Story (2021 First Paragraph)

The previous year hadn’t been kind to her. Her hope and persistent self-preaching led her to believe that the new year would be different. It would hold a kinder story. However, the first two weeks had already fired the first shot in the battle raging within her – the battle between reality of this worldContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Short Story (2021 First Paragraph)”

Throwback Thursday: A Place for You (2017)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will comeContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: A Place for You (2017)”

RADIATING HOPE

The only visible star’s brightness was hard to miss. It peered through the cloudy night, competing with the illumination of the moon, briefly seen behind an overpowering cloud. Seeing this shining star against the dark sky reminded me of John 1:5: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ForContinue reading “RADIATING HOPE”

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Perspective (2016)

Perspective can be defined as “the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” As Christians, we don’t have to look at our symbolic chains or circumstances. Paul was a great example about perspective. Shackled and in chains, Paul doesn’t wallow in sorrow for his circumstances. He sees what is happeningContinue reading “THROWBACK THURSDAY: Perspective (2016)”

JOY TO THE WORLD

Prepare a Place for Him

REJOICING IN REPLY Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.” PsalmContinue reading

ANTICIPATION

Advent is a season filled with eager anticipation, hope and glorious expectation. It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of our Lord. We live on the other side of His birth, knowing the story of Joseph, Mary, how there was no room for them at the inn. We know that Jesus was born intoContinue reading “ANTICIPATION”

A Lesson in Perseverance

Is it wisdom that allows you to realize you are in the middle of learning and growing in a certain area? If so, God has granted me this gift. And, yes, I would call learning about perseverance being a gift. Although I didn’t realize this right away, it certainly became clear as I sat inContinue reading “A Lesson in Perseverance”

Throwback Thursday: BEYOND THE CLOUDS (June 2021)

Driving down the highway yesterday, a sudden surge of brake lights caught my attention. It wasn’t an accident or traffic which caused the sea of bright red to appear. It was hard rain, which seemed to come out of nowhere, catching all of us by surprise. The sky had a few clouds scattered throughout it,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: BEYOND THE CLOUDS (June 2021)”