Recently, I struggled to hear God’s voice in the midst of the chaos that is going on around me. I needed to grow in my relationship with God, but I felt stagnant in my efforts. Every time I tried to pray or read the Bible, God felt so distant. I felt like a bad Christian. It seemed like I was talking to an old friend, who couldn’t relate to me, and there was a barrier between us so I couldn’t clearly hear His voice. With tears in my eyes, I slowly admitted this to one of my friends… I struggled to hear God’s voice. I felt like the Lord was far from me. I read my Bible and prayed. But I still felt overwhelmed and defeated.

DiscipleshipEmma LownNovember 2, 2020be stil, seeking God, prayer, spiritual disciplineComment

Who Can We Trust in the Midst of the Storm?

There is joy.

There is hope.

There is peace.

There is a place that is our home.

PrayerEmma LownMarch 23, 2020storm, chaos, coronavirus, peace, joy, hopeComment

5 Ways to Stay Focused on God This Year

Everything around you is moving. Texts received and emails flooding inboxes. Schedules are filling up…quickly. Just a few short weeks ago, we had such big aspirations and goals for ourselves. But then life got busy and time flies, and it becomes hard to focus on what matters most.

CommunityEmma LownJanuary 31, 2020community, friendship, new years, goalsComment

10 Bible Verses On Trusting God

I sat in the room, with only one other person. He told me about an opportunity I had never heard of. I never imagined this opportunity would ever be offered to me. I did not even know the thought existed, before taking those few steps into his quaint, quiet office. As my hands became sweaty and my mind became numb, he explained this choice to me and encouraged me. I was faced with a difficult decision. Do I take the opportunity? Or do I stay where I am, and on the plan I had set for myself?

A Noble CharacterEmma LownMay 15, 2019trust, trusting God, worry, hope, fear, anxietyComment

Hope is Powerful

I grew up surrounded by other Christians, and my mother was the children’s pastor at our church. For years, I would attend church on Sunday morning, leaving the house before sunrise and getting home late in the afternoon. However, as I grew older, I realized I did not have a relationship with God.

LifestyleEmma LownMarch 13, 2019hope, missions, ministry, mission trip, faithComment