Linda Shepherd

“It seems to me that life is about figuring out which things should be discarded and which things should be kept and put in their rightful place.”
― Linda Evans Shepherd

“prayer ABCs: A. Acknowledge him. Let him know you’re thinking about him. “Hi, Lord. I love you. Would you go into my day with me?” B. Bring it. Tell him about your concerns or needs. “Lord, I’m worried about making rent this month. Would you show me what to do? Would you provide for my need?” C. Chat. Tell God whatever is on your mind. For example, you could tell him about your day, problems, job, family, bank account, or mother-in-law, just as if you were talking to a good friend. “Lord, did you see the family at dinner tonight? I’m worried about little Bobby. He seemed so quiet, and I’m wondering if something’s wrong. Would you comfort him and give me wisdom to know how to talk to him about what’s going on?”
― Linda Evans Shepherd, Experiencing God's Presence: Learning to Listen While You Pray

“We share our secrets when we're ready and not a minute before.”
― Linda Evans Shepherd, The Secret's in the Sauce

“Could it be there are storms in our lives where our perspective may not match God’s? Even when it’s impossible to see our circumstances from God’s point of view, we can still trust him with anything and everything. And because we trust him, we can praise him no matter what. So, praise him even in your darkest hour, because someday, whether on this side of heaven or the other, we will see what God was doing all along. So why wait? Use your faith and”
― Linda Evans Shepherd, When You Don't Know What to Pray: How to Talk to God about Anything