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Whichever Cup, Lord

Nov 12, 2006Archive


“If God has made your cup sweet,
drink it with grace;
if He has made it bitter,
drink it in communion with Him.”

Oswald Chambers

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Jesus, I surrender that prodigal to you. I cannot Jesus, I surrender that prodigal to you. I cannot make them come back to you. I cannot compel them to reconcile. I cannot make choices for them. It’s painful to watch them deconstruct and self-destruct. It hurts my heart. So here I am, praying for them. You love them far more than I do. Leave the 99 and chase them, please. Reveal yourself to them in dreams. Send other Christ followers into their lives. Heal any hurt they’ve experienced by the church. Give them a longing for you, even though they may not be able to articulate that longing. Rescue them, I pray. Amen.
Thank you @comparedtowho for your amazing coaching Thank you @comparedtowho for your amazing coaching in December. I’m so grateful to be pursuing a more grateful, balanced relationship with food. 

These crepes are amazing, by the way. 

1 egg
1 ripe banana
About 1/3 cup milk (I use almond)
1/3 cup almond flour
2/3 cup tapioca flour
Pinch of salt

Whir this in a blender. Pour 1/4 into hat greased pan, swirl, wait til no wet spots appear, flip. Repeat three more times to make four crepes. Top with whatever you want. The chocolate hazelnut spread is called @rigonidiasiago organic hazelnut spread. I found it on Amazon. I’ve also enjoyed TBH hazelnut chocolate spread also via @amazon.  I just don’t like how sweet the other commercial spreads are. I guess my time in France has tempered my “sweet” tooth. (Their desserts, interestingly, are about half as sweet as US desserts). 

Anyway, if you need help with body image and your relationship with food, I hugely recommend Heather. And she has a workbook coming out with @bethany_house_nonfiction soon! Watch for it.
Jesus, I surrender my friendships to you. It’s h Jesus, I surrender my friendships to you. It’s hard for me to say goodbye to some. Show me when to let go and when to hold on. Keep my heart open for new relationships you send my way. I don’t want to close off my heart in the aftermath of a broken friendship. Would you repair what’s been broken? Would you give me insight into myself so I can be an empathetic, cheerleading friend for others? Thank you that even if my friends move or move on, you are always my best friend, and you will never leave me or betray me. Amen
I am … I am friend and follower of Jesus. I I am …
 
I am friend and follower of Jesus. 

I am wife of 32.5 years to Patrick. 

I am a mom of three amazing adult kids. 

I am the author of 46 books. 

I am a podcaster at The Pray Every Day Show where I pray for you literally every day (for the past five years). 

I am a literary agent. 

I am a friend, a good friend. 

I am a survivor of horrific childhood sexual assault. 

I am a child of three divorces. 

I am fatherless (since 10 years old). 

I am an artist (still hard to admit). 

I am a worshipper of God. 

I am recovering from trauma, still. 

I am a survivor of early neglect.

I am a child of God. 

I am beautifully redeemed. 

I am on a continual healing journey. 

I am a decorator. 

I am a cook. 

I am a gardener. 

I am made new by Jesus. 

I am aging (and that’s never easy).

I am a former church planter, both in the states and in France. 

I am a runner (jogger, really). 

I am a hiker. 

I am still triggered by sudden noises. 

I am still hyper vigilant. 

I am discouraged when I don’t achieve. 

I am productive. 

I am creative. 

I am always in need of grace. 

I am haunted by past broken relationships. 

I am devoted to prayer. 

I am a Bible devourer. 

I am tall(ish), five foot eight. 

I am learning how to deal with bullies better, but I still fawn. 

I am hopeful. 

I am resilient. 

I am living an abundant life. 

I am needy right now.

I am growing in my faith. 

I am a teacher and a preacher. 

I am someone who hears from God when I pray for others. 

I am broken-hearted when injustice happens. 

I am an investigator when I sense there’s more to the story. 

I am a novelist. 

I am a poet, but only when I’m sad. 

I am a lot of facets (as are you). 

I am grateful for you. 

I am loved by the One who created me, died for us all, and rose again to glorious life. 

Who are you?
Jesus, I surrender my sin to you. Please forgive m Jesus, I surrender my sin to you. Please forgive me for not taking it seriously. Help me internalize what my selfishness and pride has cost you. Thank you for going to the cross in order to pay for my sin once and for all. Help me understand that when I come to you with my confession, you have forgiven me. I don’t want to live in self-condemnation anymore. And Lord, I once again give you that sin I keep struggling with. I confess that I cannot tackle this on my own, in my strength. Rescue me from the power of sin, and help me rest in your forgiveness today. Amen.
I probably need to do this. It’s been a week of I probably need to do this. It’s been a week of lots of it. Prayers appreciated. 

Also: wow, Ecclesiastes!
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