Posts by David Shelton
How to Survive Pain and Tragedy
When tragedy and pain strike unexpectedly, our lives can feel like one slow motion blow after another. Here is a word of personal hope and encouragement to help you cling to God when life seems dark and painful. When Life Slows Down I never really had one of those moments where everything slowed down until…
Read MoreThe Awesome God Prayer
When faced with big and small life challenges, the secret of cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back is through focusing on how awesome God is. While David Shelton was recovering from wrist surgery, he learned the secret of bouncing back from problems from his 12 year old daughter who helped him remember the…
Read MoreHow to Suffer Well
What are the secrets of handling suffering well? The Biblical definition of suffering is to undergo mental or physical pain. Here are the Biblical secrets of how to endure and to grow during times of suffering. Surviving the sudden onset of suffering Did you hear it? Oh, I’m sure you did. I heard it…
Read MoreHow to Use Worship as a Way to Move Toward God during Life Challenges
What is the first thing you should do after being rejected after a job interview? Instead of giving in to negative feelings and behaviors, here is the secret of how to move toward God via worship when you are rejected by a prospective employer or you are challenged by negative circumstances in your life. 1. …
Read MoreFinding Life Satisfaction Prayer
Are you wondering how to be happy and live a life of meaning? Does your life feel empty soon after you have gotten the latest “thing” you thought would make you feel satisfaction? Your prayer to God can change everything. This personal prayer for you is based on Bible verses that hold the secret to…
Read MoreLiving and Praying a Thankful Life
How do we give thanks in prayer when our personal lives and our nation are in such unsettling times? Here are some guidelines to help you say prayers of thanksgiving even during difficult life situations. 1. Reasons for giving thanks are all around you. Child custody battles, heart attacks, financial crisis, the death of a loved…
Read MorePraying for Healing for a Child Battling a Life-Threatening Disease
Praying for healing for a child who is battling a life-threatening infection or disease can be a heart breaking challenge. Here are some words of help and wisdom on how to pray when a child is seriously ill from inspirational writer David Shelton. 1. Express your feelings of helplessness and anguish to God. Here in…
Read MoreNever Ending Easter
Do you feel like you miss out on the peace and joy of Easter every year? Here’s an Easter meditation and prayer that will help and inspire you. 1. Identify where you’re missing resurrection. Another Easter season is past. Some of you walked away from your first Easter service without that loved one. Some of…
Read MoreHow to Pray for Your Children
Praying for your children involves becoming aware of how important your prayers are and then making a practical plan of how to pray for your children during your busy days. Here are some ideas: Praying for the Kids Ok, parents of today’s kids…it’s time. It’s time to put down your smart phone, put down your…
Read MorePraying When Your Heart Fails
If you’re in a life situation where your heart has literally or figuratively failed, prayer can always help improve the condition of your heart as writer David Shelton shares in this life-altering article. . Listen to Your Heart So…where are you sitting now while reading this? Starbucks? From the sofa in your one-bedroom apartment? …
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