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Replenish, Without the Guilt
Jeremiah 31:25 "For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes." Carve out a time today when you can find replenishment. Don't allow the guilty thoughts about the “Have To’s” overshadow the…
Growing Pains
Know that in the midst of heartache and pain, God is molding and growing you. Be confident in the promise from God that He is perfecting you as you allow Him to do the…
Never Regretted
Friend, God can, and will, use your past. Even the brokenness of an abusive childhood. Ask Him to use you in someone's life today.
The Walk of Faith
When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…
He Makes Everything New
Heavenly Father, help me to expect new things this year, and daily renew my spirit by reading the Bible and praying. Thank you for giving me a new heart and helping me to gain…
Learning to be Content
Contentment in all situations is the goal. Learning how to be content is the challenge, and that only happens when we realize that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” (Philippians…
Be an Example
What do others see in us? Do we show them how to answer grumpy people with kind words? How to bear loss and suffering with patience? How to be content when turmoil swirls all…
God’s Competence in Clay Pots
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…
They Matter
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?
A Circle Effect
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.…
Life in the Furnace
What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
Why Don’t You Ask
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…
Suppressing the Holy Spirit
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…
Eagerly Watch
“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?”
All the Days of My Life
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!
Delight Yourself in the Lord
Dear one, delight in the Lord. He will give you the desires of your heart.
Increase Your Trust in God
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…
The Great Shepherd
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
Prayers of Mercy
After reading Catherine Marshall’s book, I began to pray "mercy" prayers. Just a simple prayer like, "Lord, have mercy on ______."
God Lifts Our Burdens
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.…
Transforming Power
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…