God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of what is going on around you.
Read more..“Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14
Read more..When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.
Read more..David knew what is still true today. God doesn’t want our money or the ritual of our religion. He wants us.
Read more..Lord, you are completely trustworthy and dependable. Help me to faithfully trust you.
Read more..We are called to live sacrificially so others can heal, prosper, and find peace with God.
Read more..As a child, I loved to receive gifts. In such a simple time of life, a gift meant I was loved. I didn't worry about the significance or hidden message in a gift.
Read more..Our Lord desperately wants you to present whatever is on your mind to Him so He can become more present in your life. Like a gift tucked way under the Christmas tree, what He wishes to give you may at first seem out of view, but if you seek it, you will find, right there, with your name written on it…just for you so you know He cares.
Read more..You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
Read more..“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade” Psalm 121:5
Read more..God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?
Read more..“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves” Philippians 2:3
Read more..As we grow toward spiritual maturity, as we are being transformed through the renewing of our minds and obedience to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, may we always have the fresh attitude of beginning. Again.
Read more..How do I ever know I’ve done enough? When will I have earned the right to waltz through those Heavenly Gates?
Read more..God promises – “I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Read more..Jesus understands you. He’s faced hunger, sorrow, and death and wants to face them with you. Scripture says Jesus “understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin” (Hebrews 4:15).
Read more..Temptations start small. Yielding to them may seem inconsequential, but once we give in, that sin gains strength in our life and our ability to resist grows weaker. It may seem as if there’s no way out of this downward spiral, but God has given us a way of escape if we choose to seek out His help (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Read more..Learning to put on the armour of God can change the way you begin your
Read more..As believers living in a confused culture, we need to know how to express and reflect love, and to experience its abiding joy. Jesus, in his concluding chat with his disciples, defines abiding love and its related affect.
Read more..Lord. Please help me keep my eyes on you and my ears tuned to your “Be still.” Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.”
Read more..These words are found in the book of Psalms: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand” (Psalm 37:23–24).
Read more..Jesus, patiently, with His unfailing love, tells us, “I have come for people to have life and have it until it overflows” (John 10:10). Sometimes when we choose not to believe Him, ...
Read more..Father God, help me to understand your written parables. Give me the grace, through your Holy Spirit, to be a doer of your Word.
Read more..But Jesus, who also was once alone—UNDERSTANDS our loneliness. I imagine Him listening. I picture His eyes misting and a pierced hand brushing away a tear. He understands!
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