God takes our words very seriously, and so should we. Jesus said, “The mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart” (Matthew. 12:34). Therefore, what we need is a heart transformation, and the only one who can do that is God.
Read more..You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 You are my Strength…The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8
Read more..Do you find yourself struggling with your faith? Paul tells us in our scripture reference not to throw away our confident trust in the Lord. Confident trust is the belief that something will happen based on God’s character. Again, He does not falter on His promises.
Read more..Here are six verses to start your day on the right foot. I hope this week finds you hand in hand with the Lord, walking with Him in sweet fellowship and knowing all the love He has for you.
Read more..Oh Lord, please help us to trust only in You and look to you alone for our guidance and safety. Help us to place our complete trust in You so we can have perfect peace even in the tumult of our lives.
Read more..Followers of Christ should seek a godly response to disappointments they face. Since the Lord always has a plan, the wisest reaction is to anticipate the good He can do and await His timing. God certainly blessed Joseph for his willingness to “seek first His kingdom” (Matthew 6:33).
Read more..More Like Jesus: Lord, thank you for changing us so we become more and more like Jesus. Thank you for giving us everything we need to be mirrors that reflect Him. Amen
Read more..Does God care about the little things in our lives? You better believe it."...let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace.”
Read more..Father, it is my prayer that You will infuse those that are struggling in this area with inner strength. Your Word declares that You are a perfect help in the time of trouble. May they find the grace needed to keep it together when they want to lash out or act unseemly. May they find the grace needed to maintain their peace in the midst of turmoil. Heal the root issues that keep bringing them back to this response. Open the eyes of their understanding today, In Jesus name Amen.
Read more..Friend if you are facing turbulent waters right now hold on to the promises of God and stand firm in your faith. As you do so, Jesus will speak to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Mark 4:39.
Read more..Do we know when we need to rest, or do we think we are super human and can go on and on forever? I tend to think we believe that with enough determination and caffeine we can go on forever. v
Read more..I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will truly mean giving my all.
Read more..An Easter Prayer. Of all of God's gifts. Easter shows us our fate. Forgiven we will rise. And pass through Heaven's gate. This Easter remember. The sacrifice of a Son. And through His resurrection. Eternal life we have won
Read more..It’s not always easy to go about the daily rituals when the heart is heavy, Lord, but I thank you for the balm those rituals bring to sorrowing souls. Thank you for being a God of the daily. I love you.
Read more..“He was wounded for the wrong things WE did. He was crushed for the evil things we did. The punishment which made us well, was given to Him, And we are healed because of His wounds.”
Read more..When we sin, it may create a sense of alienation from God (and understandably so), but the days of actual separation are over. God is always ready to listen to our repentive prayers and to help us get back on track to where we’ll be full of joy
Read more..Dear Lord, Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple — a disciple never content with a static, stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily and wholly surrendering my life to your will. Amen.
Read more..Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful things into our life. Continue reading...
Read more..What if we started our days with the enthusiasm to see what might happen. * The desire to see what God has planned for us.* The willingness to step up, out of our comfort zones, to follow where God leads.
Read more..Lord thank you for the grace to live in the here and now. Thank you for the courage to face and arise above every obstacle that may come our way today.
Read more..Paul explains how he became “all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” Let us become weak to those who are weak, so that we may together become strong in the redeeming sacrifice and love of Christ!
Read more..Jesus is the great Restorer. He has wise plans for your every day, plans that include a restful portion of sleep.if you trust Him with your rest, He gives to you even while you sleep.
Read more..1 Peter: 1:3 "...In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"
Read more..Question: Do you work hard for you, or for God? For years, before I gave my life truly to Christ, I worked for myself. . When I am at work, I no longer grumble and complain, I do all things to serve Christ. Now I work hard for God, and not for man. I am blessed, I am happy, and my heart is at peace.
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