On My Knees — Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Lenten Reality: The Litany of Penitence

This ancient (and updated) prayer gives us mercy for our Lenten neglect.

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 30, 2022Lent, confession, repentance, mercy of GodComment

Give God No Rest

When our hearts and minds can take no more, God invites us lament and to keep asking,,,

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 10, 2022Ukraine, sunflower, lament, praiseComment

Desperate: Are You There Yet?

Are weary? Even desperate? Here’s help.

On My KneesJudy DouglassFebruary 23, 2022desperate, desperation, prayer Comments

Giving Thanks for a Grievous Gift

When God sends you a gift—a child who takes you into a prodigal wilderness, how do you respond?

Loving a Prodigal, On My Knees, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 2, 2022Comment

The Times Are Desperate: It’s Time to Pray

The work of God is done on our knees. Then we find out what happened.

On My KneesJudy DouglassAugust 25, 2021desperate times, desperate, prayer, prayComment

God Loves to FaceTime with You

FaceTime is great for connecting with loved ones. It works with God too.

On My KneesJudy DouglassJanuary 8, 2021newyear, FaceTime, prayerComment

Praying with Your Kids Before School: One Verse, One Prayer

It’s back to school time soon—whether at school, at home, online. Are they prepared? Are you? Prayer can make a difference.

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 14, 2020backtoschool, praying for your kids, one verse, one prayerComment

Prayers for Your Wilderness Journey--and a Free Booklet

When your life feels out of control, is prayer one of your go-to places for peace? But how—and what—do you pray?

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 2, 2020prayer, wilderness, hard times, coronavirus, prodigalComment

“Gather the Women to Pray”: She Loves Out Loud

So much division, strife, conflict in our nation. So many people and families in pain. Join with us to pray.

On My KneesJudy DouglassJanuary 9, 2020prayer, love, shelovesoutloud, February15, prayingforthenation Comments

3 Ways to Pray in the Face of Tragedy

On My KneesJudy DouglassJanuary 24, 2019give thanks, lament, prayer, tragedyComment

How Do We Really Pray for a Nation?

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 2, 2018every nation, Fourth of July, prayer, praying for a nation Comments

Jesus Every Day: Grace, Mercy, Peace

On My KneesJudy DouglassJune 25, 2018devotionals, Jesus, peace, prayerComment

7 Prayers I Pray for People I Love

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 27, 2017forgiveness, God, Holy Spirit, Love of God, people I love, prayer, prayers Comments

Lament with Hope and an Invitation from God

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 11, 2016ambush, despair, hope, hopeless, lament, loss, murder, pain, prayer, rejoicing, terror Comments

Promise Keeper--Your Prayer Has Been Heard

“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.” (

On My KneesJudy DouglassDecember 21, 2015advent, answered prayer, Christmas, fear, hope, Jesus, promise keeper, questions, when God? Comment