Is there a more beautiful passage in the Bible than the 23rdPsalm? It is definitely in a category all its own and has always been a favorite of mine. The riches of each phrase wrap around my heart like a cool fresh breeze after a long hot afternoon.
Read more..“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” Ephesians 4:32
Read more..Is forgiveness through Christ final? Yes. 100%! Father, Thank You for this amazing truth. May we never dishonor You by accepting our standing cheaply.
Read more..Thought: As I carry my burdens today - large or small - I will recognize that my heavenly Father is carrying me
Read more..Faith vanishes fear. Faith empowers us because we know God is in control and He will, as it states in Romans, work things out for the good for those who believe (8:28). Our relationship with God determines our view of the world.
Read more..Changing from turmoil to peace, from anxiety to trust, from worry to assurance, from striving to rest, comes by changing kingdoms.
Read more..Most of us have sung, “Jesus loves me this I know,” and recited “For God so loved the world,” since we were children. Yet, we don’t experience God’s love. Why is that? We may have been desperately disappointed by people who claim to love us, and now we are skeptical of love--even God’s love.
Read more..Think about it: What do you gain from worrying about circumstances? What do you lose?
Read more..Seek to offer God’s amazing love and grace to everyone you meet, no matter what they do or say.
Read more..Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.
Read more..God will keep our imagination feeding in the safe pastures depicted in Psalm 23. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, will lead our minds to still waters and quiet resting places.
Read more..The Lord is my Shepherd - Thank your Shepherd that He knows you by name and wants to communicate with you. Talk to Him about your intimate relationship with Him. I shall lack nothing - Thank your good Shepherd that He provides all your needs, beginning with redemption. Ask Him to carry all your worries, burdens, and cares.
Read more..“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13
Read more..“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." God describes Himself as “the fountain of living water.” (John 7:37-38). Dear child of mine. Are you thirsty? Come and drink. I delight in you. I will never fail or forsake you!
Read more..In our Christian journey, moments will arise where we find ourselves desperate for something seemingly out of reach.
Read more..Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
Read more..If we know that Jesus is with us, all our abilities will be developed, every grace strengthened. We must cast ourselves into the Lord’s service with heart, and soul, and strength.
Read more..There are numerous things that have moved me to tears. Most recently, it was my cancer diagnosis on March 9th.
Read more..I will continue to abide in Christ and have His Word abide in my heart, so that when needs arise today - whether large or small; physical, material or spiritual - I will choose to place my simple faith in God, knowing that He is willing and able to hear and answer prayer. I will also encourage others to join me in the great adventure of prayer.
Read more..Question: What distracts you (or tempts you) from the straight path? The only way to keep going along the straight path is for us to “fix our eyes on Jesus.
Read more..I need grace. Selfishness keeps me from faithfully representing Jesus every day. Pride contaminates the service I offer God. Fear submerges the longing to love Jesus most of all. Maybe you can relate. Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace...
Read more..When in comes to the Christian walk, there are three P's: Prayer, Power, Purpose
Read more..Even if circumstances make it hard to believe, trust in God's unfailing love. He is not slow in keeping His promise.
Read more..What does a hero look like? Lord, be the King of my life. I need a daily hero that will rescue me from myself, conquer the areas of my life that could benefit me as a result and please you.
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