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Tag: Jesus

2020-03-24

He’s in the Midst

You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.

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2020-03-22

God Will Take Care of You!

“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade”  Psalm 121:5

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2020-03-22

Your Heart, His Home

God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?

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2020-03-21

Humility

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves”   Philippians 2:3

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2020-03-21

Beginning Again

As we grow toward spiritual maturity, as we are being transformed through the renewing of our minds and obedience to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, may we always have the fresh attitude of beginning. Again.

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2020-03-19

Assured Heart

How do I ever know I’ve done enough? When will I have earned the right to waltz through those Heavenly Gates?

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2020-03-19

You Are Mine

God promises – “I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

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2020-03-17

Dealing Wisely with Temptation

Temptations start small. Yielding to them may seem inconsequential, but once we give in, that sin gains strength in our life and our ability to resist grows weaker. It may seem as if there’s no way out of this downward spiral, but God has given us a way of escape if we choose to seek out His help (1 Corinthians 10:13).

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2020-03-17

Armed and Ready

Learning to put on the armour of God can change the way you begin your

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2020-03-15

Love Abiding

As believers living in a confused culture, we need to know how to express and reflect love, and to experience its abiding joy. Jesus, in his concluding chat with his disciples, defines abiding love and its related affect.

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2020-03-14

Impossible Instructions

Lord. Please help me keep my eyes on you and my ears tuned to your “Be still.” Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.”

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2020-03-14

Choosing Faith over Fear

Some people who read the Bible and believe in God nevertheless choose to live with fear. But when you focus on God rather than your circumstances, whatever the situation is, you win.  The Bible tells us, "God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7).

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2020-03-13

Look at Jesus

These words are found in the book of Psalms: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.  Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand” (Psalm 37:23–24). 

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2020-03-13

Beauty out of Brokenness

Jesus, patiently, with His unfailing love, tells us, “I have come for people to have life and have it until it overflows” (John 10:10). Sometimes when we choose not to believe Him, ...

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2020-03-11

Pat on the Back

Ever notice how difficult it is to give yourself a pat on the back? It takes someone else to do it for us. When we do it ourselves it becomes a self proclamation and is boasting

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2020-03-11

When the Sparkle Goes

Scripture reminds us that it is also possible to lose our “first love” for the Lord.  In fact, it is more than possible—it’s inevitable—unless one is careful to keep looking to God and His Word rather than to embrace the ceaseless changes that swirl around us.

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2020-03-10

Why Parables?

Father God, help me to understand your written parables. Give me the grace, through your Holy Spirit, to be a doer of your Word.

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2020-03-10

Silent Fellowship with the Father

If we want to hear the whispers of God's love, our ear must be purged and fitted to listen to His voice. Today, may our hearts be in such a state that when God speaks to us, we, like Jesus, are be prepared at once to answer Him.

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2020-03-09

Jesus Understands

But Jesus, who also was once alone—UNDERSTANDS our loneliness. I imagine Him listening.  I picture His eyes misting and a pierced hand brushing away a tear.  He understands!

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2020-03-09

Healing Words from a Dialogue with God

John Piper says, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." Will you find your well of satisfaction, your fountain of life, in Him?

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2020-03-08

He Is Able

“I am suffering ... Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day”   2 Timothy 1:12

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2020-03-07

The Balanced Life

Sometimes God gives us enough difficulties to help us appreciate the joys of life. He gives us the hard times so that we may enjoy the good ones. Times of trouble are times for spiritual growth.

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2020-03-07

Restlessness

Restlessness is not always a bad thing. The sense that there is something better somewhere, that the grass is greener elsewhere, is part of the eternal call of God on our hearts.

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2020-03-06

How to Know God’s Will

What’s your heart’s desire for the year 2020? As I drive my granddaughters to school in the mornings, we pray over our day and for other concerns or needs we have using memorized scripture passages. In this way, I am attempting to teach my granddaughters to pray biblical prayers.

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