Lord God, Today I choose to guard my heart by turning my focus to You and rejoicing in all You are to me. Today I choose to be aware of Your constant presence with me and to allow that to impact my responses with a gentleness of spirit.
Read more.."Come away." We do need to withdraw ? not once-in-a-while, but often, daily! What is incredible is that Jesus invites his disciples (today that's us!) to withdraw with him to a quiet place and rest with him.
Read more..As we spend time in the Scriptures, we increasingly see from God’s perspective. Then our prayers will be focused on what He wills rather than on what we want. Through this kind of prayer, our spiritual needs are met, and we can set aside anxiety to live in complete trust in the Lord.
Read more..I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 How are you living from an understanding of the urgency of the day? How will you seize this day?
Read more..Thought: Write down an area of your life where you wish you had more boldness. Pray for fresh empowerment by the Holy Spirit so you may walk in confidence.
Read more..You shouldn't struggle on your own because, like a sheep, most likely it will be beyond your capability to get right again no matter how hard you try. Press the call button and seek out the Shepherd. He will have compassion and help you get on your feet again, or carry you until you’re strong enough to do so.
Read more..Prayer. As you have shown me time and time again, dear Father, I know that being with you restores me in a place within my heart that no one else can reach.
Read more..God's pattern is: spirit, soul, body - in that order. Yet most of us live our lives in the opposite, leading from our bodily appetites and soul satisfactions.
Read more..Under grace, we now can obey in the Spirit's power. Even if we make the wrong choice, we have the Holy Spirit nudging us to get it right.
Read more..I'm stronger than I feel because God is stronger than I could ever be. And I don't have to figure it all out because He already has it figured out. Down to the very last detail.
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