2 Corinthians 4:7. "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." Your Father wants you to be completely whole in belonging and worth, in identity and legitimacy.
Read more..Two simple words "they matter” and how much difference these words would make to so many people in a world where often there is little hope?
Read more..Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day. Here is one of my favorite examples of this beautiful circle effect.
Read more..What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
Read more..Relying on God takes practice. Seeking Him daily through prayer and asking for what we need for the day means we must trust Him to provide. As we learn to trust in His daily provision, the anxieties of our own efforts are lessened.
Read more..I realized I had been okaying sin to enter into my life instead of putting it all aside. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” Ephesians 4:30
Read more..“In the morning, I lay requests before You and wait in expectation” Psalm 5:3 “Katherine, when was the last time you were that anxious to see how God was going to answer your prayer?”
Read more..Today: Read Psalm 23 afresh. What is the Lord saying to you in the midst of your life? Trust him to lead you from this day forward — all the days of your life!
Read more..Dear one, delight in the Lord. He will give you the desires of your heart.
Read more..Sometimes we can feel parked in our faith and not moving forward in trusting God. “COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest…for your souls.”
Read more..Have you felt the nudge to yield your plans, wishes and burdens to God?
Read more..The Great Shepherd is leadingyou away from the dry and desolateplaces into the path where the stillwaters flow!Comforting and protecting youfrom dangers that you don't even
Read more..After reading Catherine Marshall’s book, I began to pray "mercy" prayers. Just a simple prayer like, "Lord, have mercy on ______."
Read more..What a difference I experienced when I stopped allowing the worry to consume me by choosing to let it go. I gave this burden to the Lord, and He lifted it from my shoulders. Oh how freeing was that!
Read more..My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts more like Christ. As a result, I can live the abundant life he promised.
Read more..Questions: How are emotions a gift? How can they become a stumbling block? Where do you feel needy today, and how can we pray for you?
Read more..As a Christian, I’m noticing the tests not only continue but they are overtly intense at times, pushing me to spiritual limits.
Read more..Take a 15-minute break and walk and talk with God about the neediness you are feeling today. Release others from filling that for you and ask God to meet the needs of your heart from His great supply.
Read more..You see, it is only in Christ that you can find real peace which flows like a river, the best rest for your aching soul.
Read more..Let your Abba protect your emotions, as he surrounds you with the shield of his presence (Psalm 5:12). He promises that weeping may endure for a night, his anger is but for a moment, but joy comes in the morning, and his favor lasts for youar lifetime (Psalm 30:5). He withholds no good thing from you as you live before him blamelessly (Psalm 84:11).
Read more..“David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets.” 2 Samuel 7:14
Read more..Psalm 25:4 & 5 “Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.”
Read more..How about you? Will you give up the simple ways to embrace the deeper, richer foolishness of God?
Read more..Lord, help me not give in to fear when speaking about you. Give me confidence in the Spirit’s ability to give me the right words to say at the right time. Amen.
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