The God to Whom We Pray
What’s your view of the Lord? Do you see Him as the One who can handle all the challenges you bring before Him? Nehemiah knew God in this way. Upon hearing about Jerusalem’s destruction,…
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A Song in My Heart
“And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the…
Joy in God
Listen attentively to the voice of the Spirit each day as He points you to Jesus Christ, who offers you His wonderful fruit: love, joy, peace.
Walking in the Spirit
God calls us beyond the limits within our own strength, to the limitless power of His Spirit; beyond the limits within our own understanding, to the matchless wisdom of His ways;
That’s It?
Any time I think I can live the Christian life in my own strength, I’m in trouble. When I’m tempted to do it my way, to tough it out or go at it alone,…
Danger of Self Reliance
When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move…
Satan’s Strategies
The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s…
Pride & Prejudice Today
There is a classic movie based on a book written by Jane Austen that portrays how both personal pride and prejudice affect relationships. Much misunderstanding and hurt occurs when these two attributes collide!
God’s Mirror
Look in the mirror. What do you see first, your flaws or your good points? What do you think God sees first when he looks into your soul? With Jesus in your life, you…
When I Call to You
I believe three things are important: 1) honesty in our prayer life with God, 2) confidence that God hears and cares even when our prayers sizzle with pain and frustration, and 3) genuine praise…
How to be Sure God Listens to Your Prayers
There are times when God answers prayer as soon as we pray. Other times we have to wait for them to be answered. Sometimes is answer is “No”, like all good parents, He gives…
God Speaks in Our Despair
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold the pillars firm.
God’s Love is Not Heart-Shaped
Lord, as we choose to walk in love each day, help us forgive people just as you have done for us. Amen.
So He May Forgive Us
You and I have a way by which we can be absolutely certain of God's forgiveness.
God’s Provision in Storms
Jesus is sovereign over all storms. He’s the one who forms them, determines their intensity, guides us through them, and brings them to an end in His perfect time.
Living in Harmony
In relationships, we should always aim to live in harmony with each other. In order to do that, we each must readily adjust ourselves to other people. This is not always easy to do,…
Reveal Your Wisdom
Prayer Holy Father, give me wisdom in the way I use my speech. May it be a blessing to others and a source of praise to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Needing Peace?
Our sense of peace can be dislodged and replaced by turmoil and confusion before we even realize it. God’s Word puts it simply.
Imperfect Me
When we find ourselves short-tempered with those around us, Jesus wants us to look back at all the times he has been patient with us.
Let Your Words Bring Healing Not Hurt
Dear Father, I want my words to be words of healing, not of hurt. I want to remember that ‘kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” Proverbs 16:…
Be At Peace
I speak peace to the storms that are raging in your life today. Be at peace and trust His promises to you. God is not slack concerning His promises. Make it a point to…