Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Don’t Worry For the last few weeks, I’ve been starting my day by praying the following scripture, “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4: 6-7 CSB It has been a great way to start the day as it orients me to start with thanksgiving and to present…

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Here I am. Send me. In 2015, I prayed the words of the prophet Isaiah as he responded to the Lord’s question, “…Who will I send? Who will go for us?…” – Isaiah 6:8 My prayer was about a restlessness I in my spirit. I felt like my time was ending where I was. I was eager to move on, and so I too said, “Here I am. Send me.” Those 5 words are probably the most dangerous words I have ever prayed in my life. I did not understand the serious implications…

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Mercy I thought I didn’t need God’s mercy. Let me explain. I thought because I was saved, sanctified and covered by the blood of Jesus, I did not need daily mercy. I thought because I had asked Jesus into my heart, I did not need mercy. I would hear in church, “His mercies are new every morning.” I would even pray it. But I didn’t think it applied to me. Why would I need His mercies when I’m already saved? One day, I heard a pastor praying for God’s…