“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the extreme. And yet it is rarely such physical, identifiable circumstances that cause most of our fears.
Read more..God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross."
Read more..“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..I did it! I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a
Read more..Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.
Read more..Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and direct me in (name your situation).
Read more.."But the fruit of the Spirit is... self-control." Galatians 5:22 Women respond to love and gentleness, but we too, need parameters.
Read more..Be blessed to bring your spirit, soul, and body in step with the Spirit, so that your true beauty, the beauty of God's Spirit living in you, may show forth.
Read more..Worry consumed her. The kids, the bills. There was talk of layoffs at work. Her stomach churned and the ache across her shoulders never seemed to go away.
Read more..“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Read more..Look for ways to be well defined, developing the characteristics of Christ in whatever world he has placed you.
Read more..“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to
Read more..What is your wavelength? Possessions, power, position, pastime, pressure? Whatever fills your mind front and center is the wavelength you are living on.
Read more..Running to God: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10
Read more..“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:5-6
Read more..In Matthew and Luke, Jesus’ disciples recorded He went to a solitary place to pray.
Read more..“Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties. Abundantly free!”
Read more..Each one of us has some insights, knowledge and wisdom, but the scope is usually fairly narrow and limited to our sphere of influence and knowledge--our world.
Read more..God made you in His own image. His light in you is loaded with the richness, magnificence, and knowledge of Himself.
Read more..Thank offerings come easy some days. The sun shines and we feel the blessing of the Lord. Thanksgiving is our natural response.
Read more..L.I.G.H.T. : letting in God's healing touch. scar tissue is tough. So let in God's healing touch to HEAL that wound, whatever it may be.
Read more..Devotional on Waiting for Righteousness: “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” Galatians 5:5
Read more..‘Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will
Read more..‘Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
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