The Beatitudes are not the Scriptural equivalent of your mama's admonition to "be sweet." They outline the new way of the kingdom that Jesus said we should seek above all else (Matthew 6:33). It is a tall order to be like Jesus, like His dependence, His compassion, His humility, His longing for the Father's glory.
Read more..You can be afraid and discouraged because of the vast army against you, or you can be confident and encouraged because God is with you. He is your hope and your victory in the battle.
Read more..What happens when God shows up and He is totally other than we expected?
Read more..The finishing touch in the travel kit was a "Do Not Disturb" sticker. The humor of it hit me: if we are honest we spend most of our days like that.
Read more..All of us are conscious of time, in one way or another. We feel that we don't ever have enough time.
Read more..The Bible instructs us to bear one another's burdens. Many problems are too heavy for us to bear alone. Holy Spirit, enable me to pray for my family and friends according to the mind of God
Read more..Christ my life, and Christ my light, Christ for morning, noon, and night; Christ when all around gives way, Christ my everlasting stay;
Read more.."Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Read more..God is longing to give you His God-size rest of spirit, soul, and body as you abide in Him.
Read more..God is jealous for your undivided affection. Choose the one thing that cannot be taken away from you: fellowship in devotion to Jesus, filling your heart with Him, hanging on His words, and joyously abandoning yourself to Him. Continue reading...
Read more..Let me share with you some of the paradoxes we all are learning about prayer. Prayer is easy, even a child can do it.
Read more.."Let me know Your ways that I may know You. Show me Your glory. Go among us"
Read more..Be blessed with the fruit of patience that the Holy Spirit produces in you, your grateful response to his patience (Galatians 5:22).
Read more..God's compassion will lead you beside springs of water. Drink often of His thirst-quenching water. Be blessed with rejoicing in His unfailing springs of joy and mercy. God will make the Valley of Trouble into a place of springs, and you will go from strength to strength in Him
Read more..We get to choose to respond to others out of our experience of God's indwelling grace. How will you respond to others?
Read more..Minister to (my loved one) these precious truths, that… I am free from sin by my Savior. I am free not to respond to the sins of others.
Read more..Your Father says, "I called you by name from the very beginning. You belong to me. I know you as my own, and you know Me as your own true Father. I carved you in the palms of My Son. I hide you in My embrace. You have My infinite tenderness."
Read more..Father God has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. He has not abandoned you. His perfect love casts out all fear. Rest in His love.
Read more..Taste deeply of the love, of God, and of truth. Hear Him speak to you about your deepest yearnings, your wishes, your hopes, and your dreams.
Read more..This is the ultimate revelation of His heart. Let the One who is Holy Love re-parent you in His love.
Read more..Be blessed to be released into the full rights of your true identity and legitimacy in your Father. Be blessed to know without doubt that your Father is extending His favor toward you.
Read more..When someone sins against us, our flesh rises up and demands retribution. But the way of grace must watch over our hearts, guard our mouths, and release the offender.
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