PRAYER

 June 24, 2026

Prayer – our instant communication with God and Jesus. And when words fail us, the Holy Spirit knows what we want, or need, to say and He presents it before God.

Jesus, of course, gave us the perfect example, with the Lord’s Prayer, shown in Matthew Chapter 6.  I believe prayer should first acknowledge Who our amazing God is, and to thank Him for what He has done for us. Worship of Him first and foremost whenever possible.

Some people pray long and loud, invoking the power of the Creator. They know the value of praying scripture, of understanding God’s promises, and so they speak them. For some this can be intimidating to hear!

Some pray in minute detail, for they know God IS very much interested in the details of our lives, even though He already knows all about them!

Others pray in a more hesitant manner, softly, quietly, or using simple words. No scripture quotes, but with a heart and faith that know He hears them as much as He hears their more vocal brethren.

And then there are the “in the moment” prayers, often not spoken aloud, but a silent cry uttered in the face of panic or crisis.

Is one better than the other? Of course not. They all matter, and they all underscore our own unique characters and personalities that are already well known to the One Who created you.

There are prayers for intercession, (Genesis 18:23-32) for the aching desires of the heart (1 Samuel 1:10-11), or seeking a blessing (Genesis 32:26). And prayers for mercy and forgiveness. (Exodus 32:11-14)

Psalms, in the Old Testament, is full of examples of heartfelt prayer, brought by joy, thanksgiving, anguish, grief, or fear.

As a young child, I credit my mother with encouraging me to "just talk with God, about anything, anytime". A trait that has been my grounding for nearly 7 decades. My prayer life is a blend of structured (even pre-planned) prayer, which is devoted, or in warrior mode, for a specific person or situation, to just talking about whatever is placed on my heart. And often countless times to say "Thank you" for a beautiful sunset, an available parking spot, the kindness of a stranger. Genuine prayer life is that quiet, steady awareness of God that walks with you through your normal day.  Praying without ceasing, to me, is another way of saying being in prayer is second nature. It provides the ability to reach out to the Creator of the Universe, My Saviour, and Holy Spirit, instantly and is only a thought, or word away. And what an incredible blessing!

Prayer is talking with your Heavenly Father. When we are new in the faith our prayer life may revolve more around us and our fears, desires, and wishes. With maturity comes the knowledge that prayer is so much more than just about us.

But then, and this is so important, wait on His answer. You don’t go to the doctor with a list of questions or concerns, hand them over, and then leave before the doctor can address them. It’s the same with God. Allow Him the time to respond. You may not get all the answers, or the answer you were hoping for, but rest assured God only ever wants what is best for you.

If you want more examples of the kinds of prayers, and situations where prayer was needed, in the Bible, do a search for Biblical examples of prayer. The Bible provides us with a wealth of people who knew how to pray, who knew how to wait on answers, and who depended on God every moment of their lives.

Please, don’t think your prayers are ever ineffectual or worthless. God hears them and He sees your heart.

And if you haven’t already, pray for Jesus to come into your life, to forgive your sins, to be the Saviour of your life – to be born again.  Time is short.

Awaiting His Return

Liz

 February 21, 2026

The Spoken Word

You’ve probably heard all the references to how much power our human tongue has. For such a small part of our body it can wield enormous damage. Gossiping, anger, lies. You get the picture.

Scripture emphasizes controlling the tongue to avoid ruin, downfall, or harm.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Prov 18:21

“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”  Prov 21:23
An accurate description of the power and damage the tongue can do is found in James Chapter 3…  and summed up as “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”

Ouch!

I think we can agree, it’s in our best interest to control what comes out of our mouths at all times! So, let’s take that a little further.

In the first chapter of Genesis, we read how God SPOKE creation into existence. That is powerful!

The topic seeing the power behind our spoken words came up at a recent family Bible study. 

My grandson made the observation that words, spoken aloud, have power. If you speak negatively about yourself, or a situation, you have given power to that spirit of negativity. Conversely, the opposite is true, positive words have the power to uplift, to encourage. To save. We have the ability to speak aloud in prayer to God, to make our requests known, or to intercede on someone’s behalf.
 
Today, I saw this post written by Laurie MarksVincent, and it resonated deeply, especially after what my grandson had said.
 

“Darkness does not fear your thoughts. It fears your agreement with truth spoken aloud.

When you say, “My house belongs to the LORD,” you are not stating a wish. You are establishing a boundary.

 When you say, “No weapon formed against my family will prosper,”  you are not being poetic. You are reinforcing a verdict that heaven has already rendered.

When you say, “I am covered by the blood of Jesus,” you are not repeating a phrase. You are reminding the unseen realm of a finished work that cannot be reversed.

Many believers pray, but hesitate to declare. They ask, but do not stand. They hope, but do not enforce. Yet scripture says, “You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you.” (Job 22:28 NASB)

 Declaration is not arrogance. It is agreement.

Your words create a realm that either reinforces fear or reinforces faith. Do not let your mouth narrate defeat when God has already spoken victory.

The breakthrough does not begin with more effort, but with more alignment. Open your lips and speak what God has said, even when nothing around you confirms it yet.

Because faith does not wait for evidence. Faith gives evidence a voice before it appears.

Your declaration is not noise when it aligns with God’s will. He has already spoken. Now He invites you to agree.     (Laurie Marks Vincent  Feb 2026 – Facebook)

 
I know of many who struggle with doubt, poor self-esteem, who lack confidence, or feel defeated before they even start. I’ve had my own fair share, as well. But now that I’m more aware of how I’ve misled myself into negative thinking, it’s time to turn it around and begin speaking with the confidence that God gives me.
 
If you believe we have been created in His image, then believe we carry some of His creative power and authority with our own words.  Don’t let the enemy’s diet of negative whisperings become your daily nourishment. Turn to God’s word, remember He created YOU, and He has given you the ability to speak positive encouragement into your own life.
 
Which would you choose? What will you speak aloud about yourself in this moment?
 
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made. God is with me, who can be against me?  I will hold fast to what is good. My Saviour will never forsake me and gives His angels charge around me.”

 
I pray you go deeper into this subject and test for yourself God’s promises.
 
Grace be with you and all who follow our LORD.
In His name, with love
Liz

HOLD ON!

 February 7, 2026

Be patient with unbelievers because they are, as yet, unperceptive to things of a spiritual nature. The gospel is veiled to them, and the enemy blinds them to the truth, so they cannot believe on their own. Be patient and continue to pray for their eyes to be opened to have the spiritual discernment needed to see and understand.

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NKJV)

We can be so grateful for the One Who has begun the good work in us, but it is God Who initiates the work of salvation. He is the One Who searches for us first.

“… being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”  Philippians 1:6

Maybe you are reading this as an unbeliever, or as one who has been thinking about making a decision. Are you feeling a nudge, a tug in your heart? That’s God – He’s seeking YOU, but wants it to be your decision. Will you answer Him, will you accept Jesus Christ as Your Saviour and Lord of your life?

You don’t need to be perfect, none of us are! You just need to recognize you are a sinner (we all are). Making the decision isn’t the end, it’s an amazing beginning, because then He equips you to begin making changes to those things in your life that haven’t sat well with you for a long, long time. That will satisfy that feeling that something is missing, and that nothing seems to satisfy. He calls us from the darkness into the light, and no matter how dark your life has been, He still welcomes you.

Once you take hold of this most precious of all gifts – free for the taking – your eternity with Him is secure. You hold on, and your walk with Him begins. “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV)

And once you are secure, remember your previous blindness and resistance in order to be patient with unbelievers.

So – is today THE day to make the best decision you ever will make?

It’s simply asking God “Dear God – I know I’m a sinner, and am nothing without a Saviour. I know that I need Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the LORD of my life and I accept Him into my life and His gift of salvation. Amen”

 One last thought. Have you ever wondered why you often see hands reaching upwards during worship time? Think of a small child wanting to be picked up, to feel safe and comforted. And there it is.

Reach up – He will reach back and He won’t ever let go – that’s a promise.

May the Peace and Grace of our LORD be with you today, and always!

Liz

Jesus Prays for ME?

 January 14 2026

Sometimes we trip, sometimes we stumble and then there are the times we fall right off the cliff – sin.

Temptation isn’t the sin, but acting on it is. The enemy well knows how much instant gratification appeals to us, and if our weakness comes with not thinking about the consequences, then we fall.

We need to look to Jesus for our example – He was tempted in all things just as we are today. How did He resist? His go-to weapon was the Word of God. Ironically, the enemy must have not been thinking when he tried to use the Word of God, against the One Who is the Word!   (Matthew 4)

Pretty much all sin is rooted in one of three things – and were the three areas Satan tried to tempt Christ (Matthew 4: 1 – 11)

Lust of the flesh - 'turn these stones into bread'

Lust of the eyes - 'all these things I will give you'

Pride of life - Quotes scripture to say the angels would let no harm befall him

When Christ was in the wilderness, fasting for 40 days, the enemy tried these tactics to trip Him up. No matter what Satan threw at Him, Christ countered it with scripture, quoting from Deuteronomy.

Satan easily gains the upper hand over the biblically illiterate – so read your Bible, meditate on it and seek understanding from the Holy Spirit. The Word of God is our offensive weapon, to be used with the defensive armour of Ephesians 6.

But back to the title of this post – did you know Jesus is praying for YOU… right now?  Read what He says to Peter, to comfort and encourage him after telling Peter that Satan asked for him (note that Satan ‘asked’ – he had to get permission from God first!), to sift him.  Christ told Peter, “But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail;”  (Luke 22:32)

And later, in Romans 8:34, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 7:25 there is confirmation that we have an Advocate, interceding on our behalf. When we fall and the enemy would be quick to accuse us before our Heavenly Father, Jesus steps in on our behalf!

Take comfort in that fact – Christ prays for you! He sees you as worthy to advocate on your behalf before the Father!

The Grace of the LORD Jesus Christ be with you.

In His Name, with love

Liz

Name Change

 January 8 2026

When this blog was created, it had the title  Today and Tomorrow God has the End Game.  Shortly after the blog went live, a FaceBook and Instagram page were created, but with a different name.  Awe-Mazing Love  (Instagram   and FaceBook ).

In order to be consistent, this Blog has been renamed as Awe-mazing Love, but that is all that has been changed. The posts are still written when it's a message nudge from God.  But FaceBook and Instagram are more often - with scripture quotes, or inspirational thoughts.

Hope to see you on all three!

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."  John 1:1  (NKJV).

May His Grace be with you today, and always!

Liz

Christmas 2025

 December 19 2025

At this time of year, many would say the only thing they want for Christmas is Peace. True peace can only be found in Jesus Christ. Peace is not the absence of wars, troubles, anxieties, but the presence of truth. Jesus said, "My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you."  (John 14:27  NKJV)

In this world, we do have troubles, sometimes minor, but often the trouble can be a life-changing crisis, either for ourselves or someone we care about. With no Saviour to lean on, life's 'hits' can be devastating - with some who never recover.

Jesus, Son of Man, lived as a human being and He understands ANYTHING we are going through. A health crisis, relationship breakdowns, betrayal. He knows we can be full of self-doubt, even when we are saved. But He understands, and will walk with us through every second of any trial. And He also understands anger you might have against God, He will hold you even closer.

If you are a believer, see this Christmas season with fresh eyes, see Him as the One Who will never leave you - even when you push Him away, He's there - waiting.

He understands, He loves, He is patient, and He wants YOU.

We all know how much joy we get watching someone open the gift we made or purchased for them. He offers no greater gift this Christmas than salvation and the assurance of eternity with Him, but it's up to you to accept that gift. Imagine His joy!

None of us are immune to tragedy, loss, heartache. At times the days are hard, and we stumble on the path before us, but how much harder it would be without Him!

His arms reach out for you, He is ready to listen, He is ready to comfort, He is there. Just ask Him into your life.

As Hanukkah draws to a close and Christmas comes closer, I'll say Chag Urim Sameach! (Happy Festival of  Lights), and May the Peace of Jesus fill your heart and homes this Christmas and every day.

In His Name, with love

Liz

I Am With You - Always

 November 28 2025

The most repeated promise in the Bible is “I am with you always.” A promise repeated to so many different people, in so many different situations and circumstances. But always the promise, “I am with you always.”  He travels with us, no matter what our journey, or how long it is, supports us through every storm and doesn’t stand at a distance.

We may not see Him at work, or sense His presence, but His promise of friendship is a covenant based on His unending love for us.

His love for us is unending, constant, and so patient. When Jesus came to earth to live as a human being, He faced situations we can all relate to. So He knows, He understands, and He wants to reassure us of His promise to be with us always.

All through the Bible – so many in Psalms, and here are some of my favourites. (All scripture shown is NKJV)

Lamentations 3:22-23

“Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.”

 Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

With Christ We Are Never Alone

 Isaiah 43:2, 3

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.”

 Jeremiah 42:11

“’Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; do not be afraid of him,’  says the LORD, ‘for I am with you, to save you and deliver you from His hand.”

 Zephaniah 3:17 (my favourite verse!)

“The LORD you God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

 Matthew 28:20

“ … and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

 John 14:16-17

“And I  will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever,”

 Hebrews 13:5

“… For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

 Romans 8:38-39

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our LORD.”

 

“I am with you always” speaks straight to our fears, our anxieties, doubts and sufferings. But knowing that the very same God who created the universe and everything in it, including YOU, leads us, and empowers us from within, should provide a calm, a peace, a serenity – no matter what obstacles we face.

 

Our Almighty God is your comforter, protector and constant support in whatever season you are walking through. Remind yourself that He IS with you, always, by being in the Word, with prayer, and letting Him speak to you.

 

May the Grace and Peace of our LORD be with you today, and always. To God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever!

 In His name, with love

Liz