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Could it be that the rooms of my life closed off to God are locked because I haven’t sufficiently developed that same love and trust with my Heavenly Father?
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Could it be that the rooms of my life closed off to God are locked because I haven’t sufficiently developed that same love and trust with my Heavenly Father?
Matthew 9:13 “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day.
Sometimes the Lord interrupts our life by sending turbulence so we will do what those sailors did—in their misery and helplessness, they cried for God’s help.
Is your heart fully saturated for the Lord? How can your heart “drip” love onto the relationships in your life today?
God didn’t create us to worry. It is an acquired worldly skill. He says to trust Him and refuse to worry.
“Where God’s love is there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear” 1 John 4:18
Jesus knew His disciples were fruitless, quarreling, ambitious, self-centered men, so - on the eve of His crucifixion - He told them,
Are you searching for a place of escape from the noisy world around you? God is right there in the quiet places.
THE WOUND OF BITTERNESS. Where there is bitterness, There is brokenness Where healing should be, Can be, Will be, When the bitterness is gone
We are living in complicated times, and the daily news is filled with all kinds of problems facing the world but when we are anchored to remembering the good deeds of the Lord,
Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family.
God promises to never leave you or forsake you, no matter where your journey takes you.
Thanks to the Holy Spirit who lives within me, my requests are brought to God. When I don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes with moans and groans on my behalf.
Are you on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new chapter? God never sends you out alone.
Helen Keller, who was blind, deaf and mute, asked a friend who’d just come in from a walk through the park, “What did you see?” “Nothing much,” she answered. How can that be? Helen…
Living in an increasingly insecure world has its real challenges. Dangers, terrorism, new strains of viruses, economic struggles and broken/displaced families surround us on all sides. In the midst of these tensions ....
If you see someone in need, reach out in love. Find ways to ease their pain, hold their hand, or just listen without judgment.
"Was our friend an angel as described in the book of Hebrews? He didn’t look particularly angelic, but his presence brought blessing that we recall to this very day."
The opposite of mercy is judgment. Mercy is not easy for me. My whole character leans toward judgment.
Always remember—God has chosen you! You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and…