I never really thought about being a servant versus being a friend with Jesus until recently. You know how you read a verse in the bible so many times that you know its words inside out but not fully grasping the understanding of it and then one day you read it again and it just comes alive … Continue reading I long to be called a friend of Jesus
Marieka’s Journal
The secret place
The secret place is the time and place you have set aside to be with the Lord. In the sermon on the mount in Matthew chapter 6 Jesus teaches us how to pray. He says... “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before … Continue reading The secret place
Joy
My little girl skips through life finding joy in the most simplest of things. Her sweet smile and cute giggles is enough to melt your heart. She is still young and does not have the weight of the world on her shoulders yet, everything that she sees and hears is lovely and good and the … Continue reading Joy
God is not worried
Worry is an awful feeling. To feel anxious or troubled over something can leave you feeling unwell, you loose sleep at night because you can not turn your mind off. Worry can make you go places in your mind that you just shouldn't go to. You begin going over 'what if' scenarios that cause you … Continue reading God is not worried
Praying always
In life there are always storms. There are always mountains to climb, valleys to walk through, giants to slay and obstacles to dodge. We will find ourselves crying out to the Lord in prayer asking for help, wisdom, direction and for our storm to cease. The time to pray is before our storm hits. Jesus … Continue reading Praying always
Marieka Lake 