Annie’s Journal by Annie Warner Donnelly
March 24, 2025
Hello Everyone. Is there something in our lives today that feels too big, something that distracts us from the peace that Jesus offers to us when He says, “Come to Me because My yoke is easy and My burden is light”; something that makes us feel like there is no hope, that maybe it’s time to give up? This is the exact moment to remember that God is the strength of our hearts (Psalm 73:26). It is the exact moment to remember that God loves us; that He never leaves us nor forsakes us. We can count on Him to keep His promises!
In Romans 8:37 we read: “… in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him (God) who loves us.”
Heather Harphan Kopp wrote a prayer based on Romans 8:38-39 that she calls a “Prayer for Power”. This is what she wrote:
“Dear God, help me to always remember and lay hold of the victory that can be – that is! – mine in Christ Jesus. Too often I live like someone defeated, someone who is powerless to change. Like a soldier who forgets his sword, I neglect Your Word, leave Your love at the door. It doesn’t have to be this way – and it won’t be anymore!
For I am convinced – yes, absolutely and irrevocably convinced! – that neither death nor life, (not cancer, accidents, difficult relationships, or disappointments); neither angels nor demons, (not cults, spiritual oppression, or evil in the media); neither the present nor the future, (not any crisis looming now or any tragedy yet to come); nor any powers, (not political, financial, military, cultural, or even culinary!); neither height nor depth (not great success or crushing defeat); nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen”
In Jeremiah 31:3 we read, “… I (God) have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore, with loving kindness I have drawn you.” If you are feeling drawn to Him today, say yes. His love truly is available for the asking in all situations. Amen