Stacey Barkley
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." – Ecclesiastes 7:8 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, I struggle with patiently waiting. Teach me to trust Your timing, knowing that Your plans are always better than mine. Help me to...
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"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." – Ecclesiastes 7:8 (HCSB)On a recent visit to New Hampshire, my husband and I patiently waited for our boarding call. Our flight had been delayed again. As I...
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“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” -- 1 John 3:1 (CSB)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love. Help me to trust You, even when I don’t understand Your plans. Teach me to...
Stacey Barkley
“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” -- 1 John 3:1 (CSB)It was a night filled with tears and frustration. Our daughter asked if she could go out with her friends, but we denied her...
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For we walk by faith, not by sight. -- 2 Corinthians 5:7 (CSB)When my husband's company hinted he might need to work on-call—including nights and weekends—he made it clear he would resign if it became mandatory. For 35 years, Brian had faithfully worked for this company while also using his...
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For we walk by faith, not by sight. -- 2 Corinthians 5:7 (CSB)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding me when I step out in faith. I want to glorify you. Help me trust in Your perfect plan, even when the future is unclear. May I find joy and peace...
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“I am the Lord’s servant; may it happen as you said” -- Luke 1:38 (HCSB)As I sat at my computer, hesitating to obey the Lord’s call on my life to write, I thought of Mary, the mother of Jesus. When the angel told her she would give birth to the...
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“I am the Lord’s servant; may it happen as you said” -- Luke 1:38 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, help me trust You like Mary did, surrendering my fears and uncertainties. Strengthen me to obey Your call with humility and faith. Surround me with encouragement, and let my work glorify You. I am...
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Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Ephesians 5:20 (HCSB)As my husband and I watched and waited once again for our daughter to come home, fear and frustration filled us. She was an hour late—again. It seemed as if...
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Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Ephesians 5:20 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, in moments of fear and frustration, help me trust Your unseen work. Teach me to give thanks in all things, knowing You’re shaping lives beyond what I can...
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“…if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” -- Genesis 4:7 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, thank you for providing the Holy Spirit to help me in this battle against sin. Give me the wisdom to...
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“…if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” -- Genesis 4:7 (HCSB)Being overweight has been a struggle for me, and I know that taking control of my fleshly desires is the key to...
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“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” -- Psalm 147:3 (HCSB)Please Pray:Dear Lord, thank you for loving me just as I am. There are times I forget who you say I am. Help me to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. If I start...
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“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” -- Psalm 147:3 (HCSB)As a teenager, I had allowed circumstances in my life to propel me into an abusive relationship. In this relationship, I was manipulated, belittled, and made to feel like the abuse was my fault. By God's grace,...
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“… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, thank you for your desire to spend...
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“… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB)When my children were little, I was disciplined in...
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“… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB)When my children were little, I was disciplined in...
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)Please pray:Lord, at times my life is chaotic and overwhelming. Help me give you complete...
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB) My peace was shattered when I saw the washboard rapids ahead. Before I knew...
Stacey Barkley is a devoted wife and mother who loves the Lord and is active in her church. The most important thing she wants people to know is that God loves them no matter what. As a teacher, she enjoys instilling in her young students the love of writing. She is also a writer and blogger who enjoys finding God’s character throughout her daily adventures. Whether she is whitewater rafting, hiking in Northeast Tennessee, or tending her garden, she experiences God’s ever-present character. Share in her adventures at StaceyBarkley.com.