A to Z Devotion: Z is for Zeta

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"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2 (NIV)

Definition of Zeta - a small room or closet in a church.
Dawn's enhanced definition of Zeta - a cozy, place of prayer.

Donna Partow, author of "Becoming the Woman God Wants You to Be", recommends having a dedicated place to pray in your home. Her first one was literally a closet (and not a walk-in one). No one was allowed to bother her when she was in her prayer closet.

I have a "zeta" in my living room that I go to every morning for prayers. It consists of a couch, a blanket, and a little table that holds my Bible, my devotion books, my journal, and pen (oh, and my box of tissues). In the quiet of the morning, I turn the pellet stove on, wrap myself in a blanket, and pray. I can cry out to God without interruptions. It's my own, sacred space.

Do you have a "zeta"?  

A to Z Devotion: Y is for Yahweh

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"God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" Exodus 3:14


Yahweh - A name of the Hebrew God (Variants: Jehovah, Yahveh, Yehowah)


I love the many names of God, each telling us more about who He is. 
Here are a few:

Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, The Gate, The Light of the World, The Way, The Truth, The Life, The Resurrection, The Good Shepherd, El Elyon (the Most High God), Lord, Abba Father, Potter, Holy God, Immanuel, Savior, Living Water, Master, Teacher, Strong Tower, Holy Spirit, Cornerstone, King of Kings, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, The Lamb, Comforter, The Door, The Vine, Jesus, The Christ, Messiah...

Which is your favorite name for God? Why?

A to Z Devotion: X is for Xenagogue

"In the same way, let your light shine before others..." Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

"...they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit." Matthew 15:14 (NIV)

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Xenagogue -  a guide, someone who conducts strangers.

We, who are Christians, are to be xenagogues to the world. If we keep silent, the lost are left blind and will fall into the pit. But, if we shine Christ's light, the lost will be attracted to Jesus for He is the light of the world. His light is eternal life. If we point people to Him, He will take care of the rest.

Did you have a "xenagogue" that pointed you to Jesus? 

A to Z Devotion: W is for With

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"When you go through deep waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2

On morning a couple of months ago, as I was waking up, I felt God say, "I am with you". Immediately, I became fearful, dreading the day. What was going to happen that I would really need to rely on God to get me through it? Was it something big and scary?

Nothing happened.

I know I shouldn't have been fearful to hear those words. I should have felt comfort and excitement to hear God so clearly. I am thankful, though, for the message. I do know God is with me and He will get me through anything that comes my way. I am thankful I can trust Him to be by my side and to carry me, if needed.

When have you had a moment you knew God was "with" you?

A to Z Devotion: V is for Voice

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"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son..." Hebrews 1:1-2 (ESV)

How do you know for sure that you are hearing God's voice?

That is a question I was having last summer. I thought I was hearing God's voice and that He was revealing things to me, but a friend wanted to know how I knew for sure. Then, God put "Hearing His Voice" by Chris Tiegreen in my path. The devotional shared that we often confuse the still small voice of God with our own thoughts. It went on to say, that as we grow closer in our relationship to God, our thoughts become one with God's, so that it doesn't matter if you know for sure whose voice is whose. 

It makes sense to me, that if the Holy Spirit is in me, that as I grow in my faith, His voice will intertwine with mine. In addition, I know that I should always test what I hear with what I read in the Bible to make sure that it is God speaking, for He speaks only truth, light, and life.

Do you hear God's voice? When and where to you hear it the strongest?

To read my full book review of "Hearing His Voice" by Chris Tiegreen, click here.