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Veiled Maiden: May 2012
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Monday, May 14, 2012. Every day her eyes smile at me—her 58-year-old brown eyes with the same almond-like shape they had in her first grade picture. My mother’s eyes. They look at me from a captured second of her life that is no more upon this earth, from a second that can never be repeated. I have no words today for that grief, perhaps because my own, mixed with other weighty emotions of my current season, is enough to process right now. That he may abide with you for ever… I will. Christian women to re...
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Veiled Maiden: January 2012
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Monday, January 30, 2012. Praying for the Good Thing. This week, we’ll begin by praying around the truths found in Proverbs 18:22: "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.". This week, let’s pray for that truth to be restored in their hearts and minds. Men to pray for and seek wives. A godly view of marriage, its responsibilities, its selflessness, its partnership, and its favor to be restored to the Church and to our generation. Posted by Joanne Chantelau. People’s ...
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Veiled Maiden: April 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012. It takes great courage to stand in faith in the midst of delay. So spoke the pastor last week at the wedding of an older couple. He commended them for the way they walked in faith, stewarding well their long seasons of singleness. Courageous describes Caleb—a man who chose to walk in faith even after his generation chose fear and unbelief. He lived out 40 years in the wilderness with courageous faith that one day he would see the promised land. What has God called you to? Strength...
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Veiled Maiden: Prayer in Time of Drought
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Prayer in Time of Drought. The dust chokes me,. In the lethargy of heat. I’ve grown weary:. Like water from the creek’s edge. Like porch cushions exposed to sun. Father, forgive me. O Son who thirsted. That I might drink Living Water,. Refill the empty wells of my heart. Lead me to times of refreshment. In the Spirit’s presence,. To the sparkling, still waters. Where Your words are. O God who supplies in all seasons,. I look to You who. Restores my soul,. And with Your love,.
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Veiled Maiden: September 2011
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Singleness, Sisters and Babies. The frequency of “Single Awareness Moments” seems to be one of the few downsides to living in the joy of community. Budding courtships, exciting engagements, joy-filled weddings, precious new babies, and the showers and parties that accompany each of those – we are rich with special moments to celebrate. And honestly, nothing compares to the authentic, uncompromising joy in celebrating the blessings of others. Posted by Joanne Chantelau.
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Veiled Maiden: June 2012
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Thursday, June 21, 2012. In the Places That Hurt. We’ve all heard them—heartbreaking yet inspiring stories of people whose painful, challenging or unwanted circumstances created a new arena for spiritual ministry. People like Joni Eareckson Tada. Whose quadriplegia became a tool to bring her closer to the Lord and to spread His message of spiritual wholeness to thousands of people. Or Corrie ten Boom. God’s purpose, I think, in all things. Could all this apply to prolonged singleness? Posted by Joanne Ch...
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Veiled Maiden: July 2011
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Saturday, July 30, 2011. Recently, I thought I was going to get to go on a date. I was very excited. It might sound pathetic, but it’s true: dates don’t come my way very often, so when someone wanted to set me up and the guy was willing, I began to look forward to it. But it never happened. Blame it on communication setbacks if you want to. Regardless of the real reason, my date became a non-date. The opportunity passed and is not likely to return. I was so disappointed. How do you handle it? I wrote fiv...
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Veiled Maiden: February 2012
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Prayer for God’s Hope and Deliverance. God, who is my hope,. Deliver Your love and mercy. Your grace and peace. God, who raises the dead,. Raise Your song in my spirit,. And my heart from the thickness. Deliver new hope,. Of the work that only You can do,. That only You can plan. God, I hope in Your deliverance,. For You are faithful. Posted by Joanne Chantelau. Monday, February 27, 2012. Praying for Even Bigger God-Directed Strategies. Last week’s prayer points. My prayer i...
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Veiled Maiden: March 2012
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Thursday, March 29, 2012. Prayer to the God of Design. Designer of all—. From the pattern of stars. Splayed across the skies. To the detailed shapes of. Your purpose is fulfilled—. Nothing that cannot be redeemed. In You I find the hope. For all my failures,. The strength in all my weaknesses. Crafter of hearts,. I trust You to fulfill Your. Purpose in who I am. Posted by Joanne Chantelau. Monday, March 26, 2012. Praying for Divine Introductions, Part 2. 8221; kind of girl around men I don’t know. I̵...
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Veiled Maiden: Prayer to the Lord Over Circumstances
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Friday, June 15, 2012. Prayer to the Lord Over Circumstances. Lord of all,. Be Lord even of broken dreams,. Lord over every shattered piece. Be Lord of disappointment and grief,. Of sorrow, of loss. In all things be Lord, so You may also be Redeemer. Fill me today with fresh assurance. That Your plan prevails,. That my hope will not be in vain. Nor my vitality thwarted by circumstances. Oh God in this fallen world. Be Savior, my Way, my Truth, my Life. Be Father, in whose arms. Posted by Joanne Chantelau.
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