Lilka Finley Raphael
But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God,That I may declare all Your works. -- Psalm 73:28 (NKJV)There is a Friend like none other. My relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit fills voids, provides...
Lilka Finley Raphael
But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God,That I may declare all Your works. -- Psalm 73:28 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you that we can come to you with every thought, need, and desire. Remind us that we...
Lilka Finley Raphael
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. -- Matthew 6:13-15 (NIV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, we are so thankful for the valuable lessons you teach...
Lilka Finley Raphael
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. -- Matthew 6:13-15 (NIV)Gardening is one hobby that nurtures and inspires me. It has also taught...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. -- Psalm 23:4 (NKJV)A few weeks ago, I was gathered in the hallway at work with my fellow employees. We...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. -- Psalm 23:4 (NKJV)Please Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, whatever life brings my way, I know you will be there with me....
Lilka Finley Raphael
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in...
Lilka Finley Raphael
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Please Pray:Father God, personal pride is something I have always struggled with. The world tells me that I should feel worthy of what I accomplish and everything I count as gain in my life. Yet, I...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Pride is deceptive. It inflates egos, is self-serving, and has no regard for other people. Pride excuses immoral behavior and perpetuates a lie of self-reliance. No wonder there are over a hundred scriptures that caution us...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you that we are well able to conquer the challenges we face as caregivers. Thank you for...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV) I am a grateful empty nester. Yet, I once thought this was impossible. My child-rearing years can be summed up...
Lilka Finley Raphael
“I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. -- Job 42:2 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, may we have vision to recognize Your purpose for our lives. Renew our hearts and minds that we would obey. Allow beauty from our ashes so...
Lilka Finley Raphael
“I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. -- Job 42:2 (NKJV)The New Year often prompts us to reassess ourselves and our goals. Resolutions are made, themes assigned, and ideas flow with a promise to make this year better than...
Lilka Finley Raphael
The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed. --...
Lilka Finley Raphael
The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed. --...
Lilka Finley Raphael
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. --Romans 12:2 (NKJV)Living in the Bible Belt, I see many a church sign while driving. Some of them...
Lilka Finley Raphael
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. --Romans 12:2 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you do for us. We know there are so...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. -- Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, teach us to trust more and worry less. Grant us wisdom...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. -- Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)Trust can be hard to earn yet easily broken. We readily place our confidence...
Lilka Finley RaphaelCome to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 3:13-14 NKJVI...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14 NKJVPlease...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 3:13-14 NKJVI...
Lilka Finley Raphael has been a licensed pharmacist for over thirty years. Still, she has learned that the most potent prescriptions are not in bottles. Prayer and persistence are far more effective than any medication dispensed. A love for writing, gardening, and photography prompted Lilka to share her experiences and life lessons on her blogs God, autism and me, B Is for Blessed, and God and the Garden. Lilka’s most recent accolades include a Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference 2024 Selah Award Finalist for the Published Devotion category and recognition at the Asheville Christian Writers Conference as 2024 Sparrow Award winner. Lilka is also a monthly contributor to Edie Melson’s the Write Conversation, a Writer’s Digest top one-hundred website for writers. However, Lilka’s greatest achievements are her two adult sons who have flown the nest. Happily married for thirty-one years, she lives east of Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Rod. They share their home with two German Shepherds—Holly and Ivy—and one naughty kitty, Moxie. Lilka's musings and photography are available at lilkaraphael.com