Supporters’ Extra: Unflustered Because of Prayer
I do hope that these devotions about Oswald and Biddy Chambers have blessed you! Go and get Mrs Oswald Chambers by Michelle Ule - it's a lovely book to read.
For your extra devotion today I want to read from page 69. Ule writes about their time at the college: "The early mornings spent with the Daily Light, her Bible, and prayers with Oswald became even more precious. In those quiet hours Biddy prepared herself for the day with a simple prayer she used her whole life: 'I give the day over into God's hands, completely, so that He will look after who comes.'"
The Secret to Staying Calm
This, I thought, was a lovely prayer. What a way to spend your mornings - with a devotional, a Bible, your spouse (if you have one), and some simple words of prayer.
In fact a little earlier on page 60, Ule writes this: "The secret to Biddy's unflustered reactions to her lengthy to-do list and surprise visitors lay in her prayer time every morning. She gave God the day and watched it unfold in His timing with anticipation."
Well I must tell you that my to-do list is quite lengthy these days. I often find I get surprise visitors… read or listen to this full devotion on my Patreon page here – for a monthly amount of your choice.
Changing moods and emotions are a normal part of being human, and holiness doesn't make you immune to them. Fix your eyes on Jesus through your ups and downs, and be patient with yourself and others.
The best way to deal with disappointment is not to dwell on it, but to flood your mind with God instead - and discover the perfect peace that only He can give. Fix your mind on Him today rather than on what has hurt you.
When dealing with difficult people, it’s important to be honest. This is hard! But it’s the only way to truly move forward and ‘deal with it’.
When dealing with difficult people, patience is key. Are you willing to offer people the same patience you’d want them to give you?
If you want to deal with difficult people, begin by being humble.
People can be so difficult. This week I hope I might help you deal with difficult people, using some wisdom from Ephesians.
Our deepest lessons in gratitude are often learned in seasons of anxiety and struggle - because it is there that we truly understand how fragile and precious life is.
Biddy Chambers’ great faith enables her to never question of get upset at what God was doing. What an example for us.
Biddy Chamber’ prayer time kept her calm and unflustered through life’s challenges.
I'm excited to have finally released my Songs From a Hospital Bed album yesterday, and I want to use the songs on our devotions this week. Begin by reflecting today on whether you truly have peace about what awaits you beyond death.
Kim Phuc's powerful testimony reveals how lasting peace can only be found through a deep, surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ. Consider today whether you are experiencing the kind of peace that transcends your circumstances.
The four gifts of Advent - joy, peace, hope, and love - flow from Jesus alone as the true reason for Christmas. Whether life feels festive or difficult, find your reason to celebrate in Him.
Meet Jesus as the Prince of Peace who offers true tranquility to those who place their faith in Him. This Christmas, experience genuine peace by keeping your mind steadfastly fixed on Christ.
Fr. Trevor Huddleston’s famous “Prayer for Africa” closes our week. Perhaps you will make it a daily prayer of your own?
Life without God leads to emptiness, but a life lived in connection with Him brings peace, purpose, joy, and gratitude. Ask yourself today whether you are truly living in deep reliance on Him.