by Carolyn Rice | Oct 17, 2018 | healing
That day, the pastor prayed over each one of us in our Bible college class. One of the students recorded the class, and blessed others with copies of the prayers prayed over them. Mine gave me comfort for years. It reminded me in the midst of brokenness and trials...
by Carolyn Rice | Oct 10, 2018 | truth
my Abusers Defined me “You feel ugly inside!” the man prayed, his hand resting upon my head “but God is going to dress you up and put earrings in your ears and a crown upon your head.” I had gone to a meeting with a friend, and at her insistence, had come up for...
by Carolyn Rice | Oct 3, 2018 | abuse
A Life Broken by Abuse I was afraid the tears would never stop. I believed the lie that nothing would ever change, that I would always hurt from the abuse, always be isolated and always have any good days ruined by dysfunctional people. But God kept speaking His...
by Carolyn Rice | Aug 1, 2018 | prayer
Father God, I lift up to you the sorrow, pain and brokenness that have plagued my heart. I ask that you would take it from me as I worship you. Fill me with your strength and your joy. Make me whole again. In Jesus name, Amen. Taken from Lord, I’m Broken page 46...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 25, 2018 | prayer
Father God, you are faithful, and you hear my prayers. Help me not to be anxious or worried about anything but to trust in your care for me. Create in me an unshakable trust in you. In Jesus name, Amen. Taken from Lord, I’m Broken page 42 Copyright Carolyn Rice...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lord, I give you my whole self. I give you all the wrong roads I’ve taken and every mistake I’ve made. I come to you with no pretense, just as I am, Lord. I am broken, hurting, and I’ve made mistakes. Thank you that you accept me just as I am. You...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 11, 2018 | words
Day 68 Planting Words Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 NKJV Ever since we were children, we’ve had words spoken over us. Some were words of encouragement, to build up and empower. Other...
by Carolyn Rice | Jun 27, 2018 | healing
Day 66 You Matter You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14A NKJV A box of donated books sat on the counter. All the kids gathered around and grabbed one. I was the last one to get my book, and there was only one left. The Bible. I reached in, took it, and...
by Carolyn Rice | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Day 41 Rest in the Battle But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with...
by Carolyn Rice | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Day 68 Planting Words Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 NKJV Ever since we were children, we’ve had words spoken over us. Some were words of encouragement, to build up and empower....
