“My soul is in anguish. How long, O Lord, how long?” Psalm 6:3 “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” Psalm 13:1 These verses vividly express the pain that sometimes grips my heart. I might hesitate before praying this way if these words weren’t…
Tag: Ann O'Malley
Growing Pains
I was in my late teens, working at a summer camp. Enjoying a rare and brief moment away from the kids at the end of a long day. Walking through the trees with another counselor, one of the few fellow Christians at the camp. I don’t remember exactly what led up to it, but after…
The Blessing of Beauty
As I sit at my computer building an online jigsaw puzzle and glance out the window at the front yard a sense of peace and contentment settles in my soul. I say a quick prayer of thanks to God for the beauty, both man-made and natural, in this world. When I’m struggling with stress and…
God Leads Me
Waking up in the darkness, I feel the weight of corona fatigue. Longing for the brightness of the elusive return to normal, I get ready to face the day. Morning is usually my best time of day. I don’t necessarily spring out of bed all perky and raring to go (actually, that never happens), but…
Anchored Voices 