Filled with Joy and Peace
Hope and joy and peace sound terrific! Two things are vital for this to be a part of our lives. First, we must trust God to meet our needs and get us to where…
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Joy in the Lord
Father, I long to know you face to face and share in the unbridled joy of heaven with you.
Holy Passion
Prayer: O God, give me a holy passion to know your truth and live it in both word and deed. Make my life a reflection of your Word, who both proclaimed and lived your…
My Shepherd
The goal of our walk with Jesus is to come to know him as our shepherd just as intimately as he knows the Father.
Refuge and Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost? To the…
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!
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,
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.
Speaking the Truth
"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
My Great Delight
God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he is the source of its delight!
He Knows the Way I Take
“He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.”…
I Am Made by God
Thought: am made by God! You are made by God. Just as surely as ANYone has been made by God, we have been made by God. He knew us before anyone knew we
Secret of Contentment
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4:12
Let Us Bow Down
Worship is more than our heart, soul, and words offered to God. It's our posture. When we understand the grace he has given us to be called his children, what else can we do…
In Everything You Do
The "Golden Rule" is so straightforward, isn't it? Sometimes we make things, especially religious things, far too complicated and complex.
Reflect Jesus
Jesus came so that the last could be first, the sick could be healed, the sinners could be saved, and the lost could be found.
Our Confidence
There are some tough times in life! They're inescapable. That's when our confidence in the Lord's salvation and our relationship with him get tested!
Trust the Lord
Trust. Can we trust in God? Is the Lord faithful? While we may wish to have been alive when Jesus walked the earth or Jeremiah spoke fearlessly God's hard truth, we are especially blessed…
Good and Pleasing to God
In our lives as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well'"
The Lord will Keep You
Thoughts on today's verse. Our lives are not lived alone. The Lord is with us personally.
The Deceitful Heart
Prayer: Righteous Father, please help me guard my heart and be wise enough not to place things into it that would rob it of its devotion to you.
A Blessing to Everyone
A Blessing to Everyone - Words of Blessing. Put aside sarcasm and bless others with kind words.