There is a God you can turn to and believe in. Trust God to be true to His word. Know that God is:God is the eternal God. Everything there is in the heavens and on the earth—every planet, every plant, every person, and every creature had a first moment, a first day, or a first breath—and that “first” came from God. There has never been an eternal moment without God…from everlasting to everlasting He is God.
Read more..He doesn’t delight in our sufferings, but He delights in our development".
Read more..God wants us to make a conscious effort to control our words. But it will require us to dig deeper to find the root cause.
Read more..Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day. Here is one of my favorite examples of this beautiful circle effect.
Read more..What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
Read more..The Lord controls and sets limits on our burdens so they don’t overwhelm us.
Read more..In today's world it is virtually impossible to avoid stress. Almost everyone is carrying some amount of it, in varying degrees.
Read more..Relying on God takes practice. Seeking Him daily through prayer and asking for what we need for the day means we must trust Him to provide. As we learn to trust in His daily provision, the anxieties of our own efforts are lessened.
Read more..I realized I had been okaying sin to enter into my life instead of putting it all aside. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” Ephesians 4:30
Read more..In the face of sin and separation from God, grace is a refreshing stream that restores salvation. But the joy of salvation is found only when we realize and accept the forgiveness, grace, and restoration God has given us — when we drink from the stream of grace.
Read more..Many Christians struggle with waiting. So why might the Lord have us delay? One reason is to protect us.
Read more..“In the morning, I lay requests before You and wait in expectation” Psalm 5:3 “Katherine, when was the last time you were that anxious to see how God was going to answer your prayer?”
Read more..Today: Read Psalm 23 afresh. What is the Lord saying to you in the midst of your life? Trust him to lead you from this day forward — all the days of your life!
Read more..“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 Because He is our shepherd, He will provide all our needs.
Read more..Knowing that God's unlimited resources make possible the mighty inner strengthening in my life, I shall focus my attention upon Him through reading His inspired Word and obeying His commands.
Read more..Sometimes we can feel parked in our faith and not moving forward in trusting God. “COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest…for your souls.”
Read more..Have you felt the nudge to yield your plans, wishes and burdens to God?
Read more..The Lord is My Shepherd. There’s a fog upon the landscape. That has dimmed the sun’s bright ray, I don’t know what lies before me Oh, my Shepherd, show the way. There’s a voice that’s all condemning Which bids me not to pray, I will press on through the battle,
Read more..Some days are just plain tough! Those we care about are hurting. Our plans are falling through. Our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall at our feet.
Read more..Next time you’re worried about your health or house or finances or flights, take a mental trip up the hill. Take your anxieties to the cross
Read more..What a difference I experienced when I stopped allowing the worry to consume me by choosing to let it go. I gave this burden to the Lord, and He lifted it from my shoulders. Oh how freeing was that!
Read more..My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts more like Christ. As a result, I can live the abundant life he promised.
Read more..It was time for my annual self-evaluation. The past year was busier than usual, but busyness does not always translate into more successes.
Read more..Does God Know What You’re Going Through? In order to get through what you’re going through, focus on who God is — his unchanging nature. Regardless of circumstances and how you feel, hang on to God’s unchanging character.
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