Author: Kirstyn Mayden

Although God already knows what we need, when we pray to Him, we remind ourselves of where our provision comes from. It’s so easy to get caught up in thinking money, fame, opportunity or another person is our provider, and God will use those things to provide for us, but ultimately God is our provider. Read more

One of the most important aspects of prayer is that it draws us closer to God. It strengthens our relationship with Him and helps to ensure we are on the same page with Him. A major part of prayer is making sure our hearts are right. This is why Jesus prayed in Matthew 6:10: “Your Read more

When Jesus teaches us how to pray, He shows us to first recognize Who we are praying to through worship. His words: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed by Your name” in Matthew 6:9 (NIV) acknowledge that He is talking to God. He’s not just speaking to the air, or to Himself. He demonstrated the faith it takes Read more

When a mom sees her child fall down, if she panics, what do you think the child is going to do? They will panic as well. But if the child sees the mother calm and collected, they are less likely to panic. So when I see my children fall, I do my best to hold Read more

So many times we want to prove ourselves with our words and actions, but there’s so much power in being still and letting people see that you trust God in a situation, because people are looking at what you do way more than what you say. If they see you acting crazy and out of Read more

We can’t change others, be it with our words, attitude, or actions. We must remember we are not the Holy Spirit. I’ve learned to pray before I speak. To be quick to listen and slow to speak as scripture tells us. Do you know what I’ve witnessed in doing so? It works. I can’t tell Read more

Many may mistake a meek and humble soul for weakness. However, a quiet spirit gives us wisdom. Proverbs 29:11 says:  “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭ESV‬‬) We will always have a difficult time maintaining a quiet spirit when we fall into the Read more

A quiet spirit is a heart that can pause, that can intentionally focus on the present, be in the moment, and enjoy the simplicity of life. It’s a heart that can release control to God and surrender to Him. Philippians 4:5 tells us to: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Read more

Hope can turn our waiting season from miserable to miraculous. Not because we choose to hope, but because of Who we place our hope in. Psalm 130:5-6 says: “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more Read more

An important step we can take in our waiting seasons is to worship through the waiting. The Bible tells us: “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:25‬ ‭ESV‬‬) Worship is the way that we focus our minds on God so that we remember that Read more