I want to draw near to the Lord who wakens me each morning and reminds me that this new day He has made is a day to be glad. And I am glad—deep-in-my-heart glad that I am His and He is mine. I am grateful that I have the privilege of walking in close relationship with Him.
Read more..Think of it: the Creator of the universe loves us! It’s not love at a distance, but He’s actually involved in our lives. He’s walking with us.
Read more..John 1:5 “God is Light” Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my Light” Remember, it is the ardent longing of your heavenly Father that you should dwell and rejoice in His light. So, do not rest until you know that the light of His countenance and His blessing is resting on you.
Read more..His strongest grace Is for your weakest moment; His sweetest fellowship Is for your loneliest journey;
Read more..God has the heart of a loving Father toward us, His creation. Yet when our own experience of a father has been negative, hurtful, abusive or lacking in the love our child heart yearned for, it can be hard to trust God and His love.
Read more..Do you feel nudged to forgive people who have hurt you? Or do you want to nurse your ego by not forgiving?
Read more..If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
Read more..Is the tension between the freedom that Christ came to give you, and the weight of fulfilling the law has been struggle for you?
Read more..Encourage those who are struggling. Don’t know what to say?
Read more..What replaces the joy in our lives? The following is a list of circumstances that might be our “joy robbers.” •Fear of the future, fear of a health situation, fear of losing control. •Fear of being alone, fear of change, fear of looking silly, fear of losing your job, fear of financial debt, fear of growing old, and fear of losing physical attractiveness. •Anger, jealousy, a critical attitude, worry, and many more.
Read more..As you face impossible situations, Be comforted in this fact...Jesus Who lives and reigns on the throne Of your heart, is contending with Those who are contending with you.
Read more..Today is in God's hands and so are you. His hands are strong and will uphold you; His hands are great and will enfold you; His hands are gentle and will embrace you;
Read more..Giving thanks - it feels like stepping from a hot stuffy room into a room with fresh air.
Read more..“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
Read more..Do you ever feel like the challenges of life you’re facing are too much for you—like you can’t handle anymore? You just don’t have the strength for it?
Read more..When we do something to glorify God, like giving a cup of cold water in His name, in obedience to His commandments, and with a desire that He should be honored, He will consider it as done unto Him and reward us accordingly.
Read more..He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:5-6 Is there an area of your life where you’ve been limiting God? Humble yourself and ask him to help you to believe in his timing and will.
Read more..May the Lord change the wind in your life, bringing you his Spirit who alone can preserve your soul.
Read more..What an amazing friend! He is always there for us - caring, listening, loving. He never leaves us. He is always the same and He is always there. Our Stability (the Rock)!
Read more..Devotional on dealing with tension in our life. Lord, my problem really isn’t tension. It’s knowing how to deal with tension. Help me recognize when I’m using my human methods instead of turning to you. And thank you for the true rest you provide.
Read more..Worry is the burlap bag of burdens. It’s overflowing with “whaddifs” and “howells.” Whaddif after all my dieting, I find that lettuce is fattening and chocolate isn’t? Howell we pay our baby’s tuition?”
Read more..The next time you are quick to judge, stop and ask God to alter your attitude so you might be an instrument in bringing that person to true justice—through Jesus.
Read more..God keeps every promise. He does what He says He will do. He never lies or deceives.
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