2021-06-16
Distracted by Stillness
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
Read more..“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
Read more..When doubt, discouragement, depression or fear drags our spirits to the depths… we need to look at what paths our thoughts have been running down. “Praise the Lord O my soul, all my inmost being, praise His holy name.” Amen!
Read more..As you look around you, worship and praise the Creator who has provided for all our needs in wonderful ways and is also preparing us for a new, sinless creation whose glory and beauty is beyond anything we can imagine.
Read more..Dear God, thank You that You have given us a reason to live. What would it be like to live without hope? And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts. Romans 5:5
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. Receive from your heavenly Father all the father’s blessing that you craved from your earthly father.
Read more..Walking with the Lord is a walk that takes place in the heart—a heart to follow Him. My journey with the Lord is a walk to seek Him, and this is a walk of the heart I choose to take each brand new day.
Read more..Today, if you choose, you can hear the voice of Jesus and live.
Read more..Instead of getting in the front seat to work things out, let God do the work. Trust in his timing. When we try to do things our way, it never pans out quite well, but when we leave it up to God, the ending is beautiful.
Read more..What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of one boot at a time.
Read more..I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.
Read more..In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians 2:19) a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).
Read more..I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged
Read more..“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Read more..How many times conflict could have been avoided if I spoke to Jesus first and recalled what He has taught me in His Word.
Read more..Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning you can begin to set your day up for success. By turning your first thoughts of the day toward the Lord.
Read more..Friend, God cares about you, but he also cares how you respond to your circumstances. Do you leave your worries with God in prayer? Or do you constantly chew on the problems you face?
Read more..So often we take for granted the love of God. We often feel like there is no hope for us but I say to you today that regardless to where you have been, regardless to what you have done; God loves YOU.
Read more..Precious Lord, I confess that it is much easier to make excuses for myself than to intentionally grow in faith. Help me face myself honestly,
Read more..Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"
Read more..Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can only find what I’m looking for in you. Amen.
Read more..Read the Word of God daily. Let Scripture be your guide for your thoughts, your mold for your beliefs, and the boundary for your behavior. Store Bible passages in your memory. Then, when you hear someone say something that seems a bit off kilter, you can compare their words with the verses you have learned and ingested.
Read more..Someone said you have to receive at least five compliments to make up for every criticism.We can build up or we can tear down with our words. Every time we speak we have that power.
Read more..It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.
Read more..Father, You know all the lonely hearts that are reading this devotional. Reveal Your love for them by showing them that someone cares for them. Thank You! Amen.
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