Patrick O’Donnell Writings

A Comfort for Anxiety

Philippians 4:6–7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses […]

The God Who Waits with Us

There is a kind of love that does not push or pull. It does not urge forward or demand resolution. It simply stays. It sits down beside you in the […]

The Relentless Love of God

Love, in its purest form, does not let go. It does not waver with circumstances or withdraw when met with rejection. It does not tally offenses or measure out affection […]

An Audience of One

The world clamors for our attention. Its demands are relentless, its expectations ever-changing. We are bombarded by the voices of others—some offering praise, others harsh criticism. It can feel as […]

Being Salt and Light

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13-14). These words from Jesus are as poignant today as they were when He first […]

Gratitude in All Things

Gratitude is often seen as a simple expression, a polite gesture, or a fleeting moment when things are going well. Yet, when we pause long enough to truly understand it, […]

Worship in the Broken Places

Life is rarely a seamless journey. Instead of moving effortlessly from one chapter to the next, we often find ourselves stumbling through seasons of heartbreak and uncertainty. Plans unravel, relationships […]

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