Look Again
I want to encourage those who are on the verge of giving up and throwing in the towel. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking.
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We All Need Somebody
We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so…
Remind Me Who You Are to Me Lord…
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.…
Getting Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds. If you find yourself at the point of giving up today, encourage yourself to get back up again. There is hope…
Believing is Seeing
In this walk of faith, we don’t always have concrete evidence of what is next but what we can take comfort in is that we serve a God that is a man of His…
Take Rest Oh My Weary Soul
Take delight oh my weary soul. Take delight in the presence of Abba Father. Take delight in His loving arms.
Grace Moments
Take a moment to journal about the times that God has extended grace to you throughout your life. It often helps in the moments we need to extend grace to others to recall what…
Remind Me Who You Are to Me Lord…
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.…
Don’t Throw it All Away
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…
It’s All about Control
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…
Only Today Matters
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.
Help Me See What You See
I challenge you to shatter the lies that have held you captive. Shatter, destroy, smash into pieces every negative belief that you have held about yourself over the years. It is now time to…
What is in Your Hands
It is time to stop sitting on our hands and waiting for time and chance to happen unto us.
Pause and Think…
It is a well-known fact that whoever speaks into your life determines how you will move forward
To Be Loved By You
It is so overwhelming knowing that I am held even in the times I feel alone. It is so refreshing to know that You are not like man, You are not here just because…
He Has the Master Plan
“Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it.
Living Out of Bounds
I beseech you my dear brothers and sisters, stay on track. Make it a point to be protected by good boundaries in order to see the growth you desire as a Christian. Finish the…
You Matter
#Devotional: There are many struggling in the area of knowing your true worth. You have been fighting to prove yourself. This was never God’s plan for you.
The Ugly Truth about Self-Reflection
The Ugly Truth about Self-reflection. The Lord longs to help us in our times of need, but we must first surrender ourselves to Him.
What’s Your Excuse?
Abba, we recognize our insufficiencies. Help us to focus on Your strength and not our own in our times of weakness.
Hold On a Little While Longer
Just wanted to take a moment to encourage your hearts today. Many of you have been praying. Keep praying. Don't stop now.
Let Gentleness Go Before You
We live in a society that is filled with hurting people, many of whom go unnoticed on a regular basis. Have you stopped to take notice of the people around you?
Hand Picked
God has predestined each of us to change the world around us with the gifts and talents we possess.