Trust - As He has been to us, so He wants us to be toward others, even those who may appear hostile and alienated from us. We must be willing to let ourselves be wounded, even repeatedly if necessary, in pursuit of healing relationships. We must prove, not just in word but in deed that our love is real.
Read more..Distortion is subtle. It’s much the same with our hearts. Jagged edges pop up of resentment, anger, negativity, self-pity and any number of little things we rationalize away.
Read more..One of my most dreaded childhood experiences was when my teacher would ask me a question. Although I often knew the answer, the question paralyzed me
Read more..The words caught me off guard. “Oh Lord, we have come here today to be changed by you… please change us.”
Read more..I finally believed my freedom of choice left me free not to sin. I did not have to sin; I could choose not to sin. I am free from sin, not free from temptation
Read more..The tool of distortion is one of Satan’s slyest. It’s easy to forget who’s the servant and who’s to be served.
Read more..Obedience to God: We may not understand how the entire process is going to work out, but we need to trust God, because He is worthy of our trust! He is good and His plans for us are good. It just makes sense for us to be obedient to Him and to His call.
Read more..Lord, Let me humbly serve you Lord and not myself. Let my thoughts, my actions, and my words glorify you God; as others may see you and not me.
Read more..Take some time out over the next few weeks to really see what is around you and give thanks and praise to our wonderful Creator
Read more..It would seem to me that we are all in the potter’s house being shaped and molded. God holds us in his hand and molds us through the different experiences in life. Sometime he makes little changes and other times he fills the cracks and closes them up.
Read more..During a very difficult time in my life, people kept encouraging me, “Keep hanging onto God and his promises and you’ll make it.”
Read more..Jesus, You gave the spiritually hungry living Bread. Lord, I need to be fed like that. John 6:48-51
Read more..The invitation is simple. It’s time to trust His leading. We need to serve our neighbors without fear.
Read more..Thought: Since I love God and am fitting into His plans, I will, by faith, count all things as working together for my good today and will thank God and praise Him in obedience to His command. I will encourage others to do the same, to trust and obey God as an expression of the supernatural life.
Read more..Friend, make yourself available to God. Be His loving arms by caring for and comforting others.
Read more..We shall receive God's blessing but we must remember that we too have a responsibility. Here are ten directives showing that God's grace upon us is 'His' response to 'our' actions.
Read more..Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth.
Read more..Father, Thank you for the privilege of managing what truly belongs to you. Help me be a generous and careful tender of all that truly belongs to you.
Read more..Many people go through life looking for satisfaction in the world around them, only to be disappointed and unfulfilled.
Read more..But the truth is, every day, in every situation, I need more of Him and less of me.
Read more..Is there someone who could use your encouragement today? Don’t wait until later! Encourage that person right now.
Read more..When troubles come our way, we can be stressed and upset, or we can trust God. Scripture says to set your minds and keep them set on what is above…the higher things (Colossians 3:2). When giants are in the land, when doubts swarm your mind, turn your thoughts to God. Your best thoughts are God-thoughts. He is above all this mess!
Read more..So many things about our lives are uncertain. This one thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long, God will be there and will be with us.
Read more..So, this direction you’re on in your life. Will it take you to where you want to be next week and next year?
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