Lament and Healing

Two Questions…In the greatest hits of Country Music, how many are songs of lament? And in Christian bookstores, how many books of lament do you find? Did you snicker at the first question and think, “A Whole Lot?” Were you silent at the second question and think, “Not Many”? Why?

Today, it’s common to hide, push emotions down, and be “Fine”…Yet in Bible days, people ripped their clothes and covered themselves in ashes to show hurt, lament, and grief. In fact, one entire book of Scripture is called Lamentations, and many of the Psalms are laments.

Maybe we need to recapture God’s invitation to gut-level honest expressions of lament. These raw prayers are never ignored, silenced, or wasted. They often lead to greater intimacy with God and others. Maybe in declaring ourselves “more than conquerors” we skip over the healthy power of lament in the healing process. If we move too quickly, we may miss what God is doing. In creating space for God, we allow God to expand our heart and discern His work enfolding our wounds into His greater story.

Loss. Betrayal. Disappointment. Abuse. Brokenness. Frustration.
What is the deep wound you are nursing? Have you poured out your heart or given God only part of the pain? Have you missed the depth of His love? In the end, we only have the option of coming closer to God or moving away… coming closer to others or moving away.

“The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:8)

Chaplain  Michael Sprague @ Capitol Commission | Doctor of Ministry

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: Covered Protected

“We have a strong city;
He sets up salvation as walls and ramparts.

“Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that remains faithful and trustworthy.

“You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character],
Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].

“Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].Isaiah 26:1-4

Meditate on these keys of faith and divine protection.

• V1, Strong City — The text declares that God makes salvation its walls and ramparts, symbolizing security for His people.
• V2, Invitation to Righteousness — It calls for the gates to be opened for the righteous nation that keeps faith.
• V3, Perfect Peace — The verse promises perfect peace to those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in God.
• V4, Eternal Trust — It emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord forever, identifying Him as the eternal Rock.

Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans.” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: Daily Bread

”Blessed be the Lord who daily loads us with His benefits, the God of our salvation!”         Psalm 68:19

 Don’t skip your daily meal of God’s Word, which nourishes your spirit through the Holy Spirit.

When you skip it, you become weak, irritable, and tired; you don’t function right.

In the middle of the Lord’s Prayer, in Matthew 6:11, Jesus said, “Give us this day our daily bread”

Not just physical but also spiritual. Throughout the Old and New Testament scriptures, God’s Word is referred to as bread.

Pray with me: Thank you, Lord, for your Bread and Breath of life that feeds and sustains me. Thank you for opening my spirit to hear a Word from you for today, to touch my life and the life of someone around me. You are my refuge, strength, and guide. I honor and praise your Holy Name.

Daily, pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans.” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Good Ladder: Right or Wrong Wall

 “We don’t want to climb to the top of the ladder and find out it’s against the wrong wall.” Thomas Merton

Is your ladder against the right or wrong wall?

Ask yourself: what are my:

I – INTENTIONS? What are my hopes for my life, career, health, service, relationships? What is my one-sentence purpose that clearly articulates why I’m here, what’s important, and what I want to create and contribute?

I – INTERESTS? What talents, skills, hobbies light me up? What am I curious about? What would I like to explore, enjoy, get better at, immerse myself in?

I – INSTINCTS? What is calling me, even if it “doesn’t make sense and I’m not sure it would pay the bills?” Who and what feels resonant or dissonant?

I – INTEGRITY? What feels good and right and is aligned with my values, purpose, and priorites? Who do I respect, admire, want to work with?

I – INITIATE: How will I set this in motion? How will I take steps to move it forward? Who will I reach out to who can facilitate/expedite this?

After reviewing the 5 I’s, would you say your ladder is against the right wall or the wrong wall?

Sam Horn, CEO, Intrigue Agency, Coach. Author of 10 books. Helps people craft clear, actionable communications, books, and talks that scale their impact for good. Austin, Texas, United States

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans.” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: HIS WORD ACCOMPLISHES!

”… a man with leprosy… knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” Matthew 8:2-3

Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared.

What’s your need today? One touch from Jesus can change your world. Ask, believing He will. He Loves you and wants to heal, touch, and restore you completely spirit, soul, and body.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish….so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:8-11

Have assurance. Believe that God’s Word will accomplish the purpose for which it was/is sent, according to His will. Spend time pondering and meditating on the scriptures; it will increase faith, hope, and trust in God’s Holy Words and promises.

Stand firm, believing in the power of the Word, seeking God daily, spending time in prayer and meditation, listening for His special soft voice. You will connect spirit to spirit; you will know the right path and move with confidence.

“…so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it…” Isaiah 55:8-11

 Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line:  God’s Creations!

 My prayer is that we all take the time to look around and acknowledge ALL of God’s creations.  From the beautiful sky to your crazy neighbor, all made by God!

“How varied are Your works, Lord!  In wisdom You have wrought them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.” Psalm104:24

As you worship today, thank God for all His love and majesty. Ask Him how you can display it better to others. Stop and smell God’s flowers; rest in Him. He has a Word for you today: be still, spirit to spirit, and it will be released in you.

Jesus said Ask, seek, and knock. Seek Him with the right mind, heart, and motive; an awesome path will be illuminated for you.

”Ask… it shall be given you; seek…you shall find; knock… it shall be opened unto you for every one that asks receives; he that seeks finds; to him that knocks it shall be opened. Matt 7:7,8

Have a great Day!

 Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans.” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: They’re with You!

When life’s road seems dark and foreboding, remember, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are with you.  Just reach out, call them by Name, be still in your heart, and feel their presence.

“… how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7:11

They will get you through each “day”; thank them for what is good and for getting you through what isn’t.

“… for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:4-6

So we can say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. I walk in confidence that they are with me.

^“I have said these things to you while I am still with you.  But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…” John 14:25-27

Stand tall, mount up and seize the day; Father, Son and Spirit are with You; You have a race to Win!

Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

 Everlasting 

^” we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?  Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written:

“For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”

 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,  nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 28-39

Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: Simply Loved!

God, by His Holy Spirit, would say: I can’t love you anymore or any less; I simply “Love You.” I knew you before your spirit entered your mother’s womb and gave you free will to choose or reject me. I placed a blueprint in you before I created time.

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.  Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.” Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NRSVCE). 

It’s our choice to reach out to Father God and Creator and embrace the love He is beaming towards us 24/7. No matter where you are, flat on your back or riding high, God has an upgrade for you today. As you seek Him with all your heart, mind, will, and emotion, your Father God, Savior Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit passionately want an intimate relationship with you and want to expand you, your tent posts, your fields beyond what you could ever imagine.

 ^“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand has supported me….You gave me a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.” Psalm 18:35-3 (NRSVCE)

God has you in mind and has an upgrade for you. Open your heart and spirit to receive it. Smile and dance; you are one of a kind and Very Special.

Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501(3)(c)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!

Morning Line: He Can, He Will

 “…he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.”  When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break…” Luke 5:4-6

God has a Word for you today; be still in your spirit, and you will hear it.

God has a way of restoring where we’ve failed and turning it to Victory, as we turn to Him

God’s Word can change your efforts to success as you stay in His presence.

We have this great promise as we honor Father God, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, accepting Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior. As we follow the teaching and precepts of God’s unchanging “Word,” we are full joint heirs of “ALL” its promises and benefits.

 “ I (God) will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper,  the destroyer, and the cutter,  my great army, which I sent against you…You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied,” Joel 2:25-26

If you let them, Father God, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit always have your back.     

 Luke 5:4, 6 “letting down their net they filled to breaking with fish”

Let God fill your net today. No matter what you need, God is your answer. He is your “Bread and Breath of Life “.

Let God’s grace work in you, releasing Christ Jesus’ love to glow in your life and shine on everyone you meet!

Daily pour God’s Word into your heart to overflowing; when you need its power, it will pour back out of you in power and might to take care of the day before you.

Trust God, Trust His Love, Trust His “Word”, Trust the Process!

You are chosen for this space and time in God’s timeline to make a difference; prepare your heart, mind, and spirit.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are your assurance, your sure, unshakable foundation.

You matter; your Story matters. Live expectantly!

Mulligans for Life

6845 N 29^Th  Ave Suite 1 Box #5

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Prayerfully consider partnering with MFL-MLC:   www.mulligansforlife.com (501-c3)

Join “Mulligans” Change lives around the world one leg up at a time!