2021-02-05
Our Wilderness Wanderings
The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Read more..The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Read more..Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." He is with you when you are discouraged and not at peace. His presence never leaves nor forsakes you.
Read more..Some days just don’t turn out the way we plan. God interrupts! And then we have a choice: to accept what He brings our way and be thankful or worry and grouch our way through life and make everyone miserable. Praising is much more satisfactory!
Read more..Jesus promised peace for those who trust in Him, and He delivers on His promises. Our part is to take one day at a time and believe that He will carry us through. Our
Read more..“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 I woke up this morning with this verse going through my mind. I wonder if sometimes we breeze over this verse. Be still, and know that I am God.
Read more..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 for God included in our prayers even when things seem bleak.
Read more..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 us what is good for us, but not what is harmful to us, but He always listens and answers.
Read more..Whatever comes your way, whatever crosses your path, in your heart you must say and believe, “Lord, I trust you with this, completely, this is in Your hands, Your perfect hands.”
Read more..“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in You.” Psalm 39:7
Read more..Because David knew where to look (Jesus) he was able to say, “I will fear no evil.”
Read more..When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold the pillars firm.
Read more..Lord, as we choose to walk in love each day, help us forgive people just as you have done for us. Amen.
Read more..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.
Read more..When you feel like you don’t have the strength, the energy, the grace, or the love to do what he’s asking you to do, rely on the Holy Spirit.
Read more..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, but the grace of God is available to help us.
Read more..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
Read more..God did not take the cross away from Jesus, but he did take away the fear.
Read more..Verses with God's promises. God's peace is one of the benefits of our covenant relationship with Him.
Read more..Whatever happens in 2021, I know this to be true and I can cling to it. This is not my home, and this life is not all there is. There is an eternity waiting for me. An existence basking in the love of God, praising the Lamb for His sacrifice, and never experiencing pain, grief, illness, or rejection again.
Read more..Take Refuge: But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Psalm 5:11
Read more..Serenity is a direct result of a relationship with Jesus Christ. No outside situation can tamper with that connection—we partake of Jesus’ abundant life through His Holy Spirit.
Read more..Think About In the quiet moments of a peaceful morning walk I let my thoughts drift heavenward My thoughts are filled with You I think about Your majesty
Read more..“I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We need that reminder. We all need that reminder, for all of us need hope
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