God Loves Humility
“He saves the humble.” Psalm 149:4 With the same intensity that He hates arrogance, God
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Courage to Draw Near
Father God, So many things distract me and You often seem far away in my day to day reality. Help me to use the exercise daily of opening my hands and having You show…
Peace of Heart and Mind
"I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid" John 14:27…
Where is God?
It is important to recognize that God dwells in a different realm. He occupies another dimension. “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the heavens…
What Love Says
1 Peter 4:8 says “Love covers a multitude of sins.” Love doesn’t expose. It doesn’t gossip. If love says anything, it speaks words of protection.
A Big View of God
Exactly what is worship? I like King David’s definition in Psalm 34:3, “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Worship is the act of magnifying God, enlarging our…
Keep Your Lips From Speaking Lies!
Lying is wrong and does not please God. We cannot lie and be filled with His Spirit at the same time. Jesus said, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children…
Looking Unto Jesus
When things hurt, I’ve learned I have options. Go home. Meditate on my hurts until I start imagining I’m having chest pains—or—I can keep running and watch the sun come up.
Salvation by Faith and Not Works
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians…
Make God Your Refuge
Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! ... For my soul trusts in You;.and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge.” (Psalm 57:1)
Listen for Jesus
THOUGHT: Are you listening and looking for Jesus? Keep your mind tuned to Him and He will direct your path. Call on Him. As His Word says: Call to me and I will answer…
Infinite Patience
"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5
Restoration is on the Way
Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.
Patience and Faith
23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop…
The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness
The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we…
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs…
Refiner’s Fire
God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the…
Strength out of Weakness
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ…
Safety in Counsel
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and…
Answers in Times of Great Disaster
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to
I Dared to Ask
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36
Christ In You
Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of…