Thoughts By Idelette McVicker

2024-03-08

Together

Does “together” come easily for you? If so, thank God for this blessing. If not, ask the Spirit to reveal to you why.

2024-01-16

Blessed Obedience

We are blessed, not because we fulfill the great calling, but rather when we obey the voice of God. God looks at our heart and sees the willing servant. Is this where I am positioned today? Am I listening for God’s specific word for me and responding?

2023-10-25

Treasures in Heaven

Jesus emphasizes hearts directed to God and not centered on material things. We know to invest our money into the work of God to invest in heaven.

2023-09-07

The Story of Your Heart

Three women became part of the genealogy of Jesus, in spite of the labels they might have carried within their own communities.

2023-08-31

Words of Blessing

here is so much power in our tongue. We can shape and build lives with words that strengthen and give life.

2023-08-08

A Clean Plate

Thank You, Jesus, that You clean my plate. Thank You that by Your life we may have a new covenant and that we can start fresh every day,

2023-07-21

Friend of the Poor

When we get quiet before God and sit at His feet, we are reminded of Jesus, a friend of sinners and a friend of the poor.

2023-05-12

Clarifying your Need

I have noticed, sometimes, when I’m sitting by the side of life’s road, crying out to Jesus for mercy, he stops, calls me closer and asks, “What do you want me to do for you?”

2022-12-13

In Preparation and Waiting

Christmas devotional. Come, Lord Jesus, come … Help me prepare my heart as a welcoming place that receives You today and every day to come.

2022-12-06

The Power of Love

The amazing power of Love means that even when I make mistakes, as long as my Love is even greater, I am covered. No wonder Jesus breaks the commandments down to this one action: Love.

2022-11-08

Extravagant Love

What does my worship look like? Does it spring out of a heart of gratitude? What have I brought to God that is most precious to me?

2022-08-24

Ensnaring Sin

Even before we were born, God had a purpose for our lives and there are good works He needs us to do on this earth. On the other hand, there is an Accuser, an enemy of our souls, who does his best to keep us from fulfilling our purpose.

2022-08-17

No More Pain

This is the Jesus I worship, the One who feels our pain and meets us in its midst.

2022-06-06

The Heroism of Job

Reflect: What are you thankful for today? Through seasons of suffering and loss, when things seem most dark, remember to praise my God, in spite of the circumstances.

2022-04-09

Healing at the Pool

I love that the Son of God didn’t seek out only environments and places to visit worthy of his heavenly identity. After all, his very act of coming meant exchanging heaven for a human life on earth. He deliberately chose simple environments, like a stable, to display the power of the Kingdom of God.

2022-02-23

A Heart Turned Toward God

Our heart can be turned towards many things and even other people.

2022-01-27

Comfort in Times of Uncertainty

I drove home through thick fog tonight. There have been fog patches around our home and in the area these past two weeks. I hardly ever drive through thick mist without thinking about my relationship with God.

2021-12-27

When Children Come

My children often show me the very basics of our humanness. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 (NIV)

2021-12-07

I See You

Jesus sees you. He has been with you, watching you, walking with you. He has seen the pain, the struggle, the depth of your desire. He also sees you today, where you are working, where you live and where you love. Jesus sees you and He is wanting to draw ever closer as you spend your life in Him.

2021-11-22

God Knows our Deepest Needs

God knows the depths of our possibility, the depths of our potential. God knows the depths of our capacity and the depths of our destiny.

2021-10-19

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

How do I approach God - Am I asking for the world? Am I stepping out in faith, asking for the miraculous?

2021-09-09

Journey Through

Where are you at in your journey? How are you turning your valley into a place of springs?

2021-09-02

Who Stands With You

Sometimes, living in our fearlessly independent society, we forget that we don’t have to rely on self. We don’t need the perfect credentials to walk in the call God has for us.

2021-07-20

Contentment

What moves you out of your place of contentment? What are you grateful for today? Dear Lord, Thank You that You are my shepherd and I have everything I need.