What is Fear of the Lord…?
Father, let us worship you in our lives today, not fear you…let us come to you my God, my Savior, and seek a deep and intimate loving relationship with you;
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Blessed Peacemakers
Thought: Through the enabling of God's Holy Spirit, I will seek ways to become a peacemaker in building bridges of love, trust and understanding where there is now conflict, discord and even hate.
Forgiving Ourselves
Read: Psalm 103:10-14 Have you ever come to the Lord in repentance, confessing your wrongdoing,
Becoming a Fragrance of Christ to God
Devotional: Today, the church is overstocked with Christians whose love has grown cold. On the other hand, intercessory prayer is a sweet aroma to God.
Comforter to the Downcast
Even when there is no comfort to be found in the world, there is comfort in God. There is no need for you to collapse in despair. Go to the Comforter, and ask Him…
The Hidden Causes of Anxiety
Experiences affect how people think about themselves and what they choose to believe. Sometimes negative events create a hurtful thought pattern that can play in someone’s brain in a continuous loop.
God’s Love Never Fails
God’s grace is greater than your failures! In God’s hands no defeat is a crushing defeat.
Praying for You
When we hear of Christians in other places, especially where circumstances and times are difficult, or they are new in the Faith, let's intentionally and purposefully pray this prayer for them!
The Christlike Life
What was the attitude that was in Christ Jesus? “Your attitude should be the same that Chris Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5
Do Not Worry
Generous Father, banish fear and selfishness from my heart. I know you have already provided the most incredible gift of all time, Jesus. Please help me pursue you and your will,
The Branch and the Vine
God wants to be as close to us as a branch is to a vine. One is an extension of the other. It's impossible to tell where one starts and the other ends.
Are You Overloaded?
We really need is to unload some of the junk, worries, cares and burdens from our life. The Bible tells us where to start.“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares…
Accepting God’s Gift of Love
Many people simply can't believe that the Lord could love them. Others believe that He loves them, but only when they are pleasing Him in some way. Why is it so hard for us…
Remember the Cost
A slave, released from years of bondage, wouldn’t need to be informed that it was for his freedom that he’d been freed. He’d never go back to that bondage.
The Power of a Prayer
Friend, never underestimate the power behind a prayer. While we may not sometimes see immediate results, be sure the Lord hears every fervent prayer. Therefore, as the Apostle Paul recommends, “Never stop praying” 1…
Quick and Powerful
Choose the Word of God in every possible situation, allowing it to be its own best defense. God's Word will never return unto Him void.
To Love Others
We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. God's love is expansive and open to all.
We Don’t Have What It Takes
“Not knowing what to do” Means that faith can go about the business of doing what it is meant to do…putting all its focus upon the Lord!
Chapters in Life
Eternal glory? I’d like a large cup of that ..... wouldn’t you? Everything in this life is preparing us for the next.
Ripened By the Sunshine of His Smiles
Many Christians remain stunted and immature in spiritual things, staying the same year after year. If we are going to ripen in grace, we must live near to Jesus -in His presence- ripened by…
Mercy over Sacrifice
Matthew 9:13 “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”