Dark Moments of the Soul
I have realized my view of God shapes every area of my life — my relationships, my attitudes, and even my sleep!Think with me for a moment — how loving is God? He sent…
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Renewed Mind
O Lord, please guard my soul from pride, my heart from callousness, and my mind from too much focus on unimportant things and not enough on your things.
All That is Within Me?
Sure, I bless the Lord with my lips and, as much as I can, with my heart. But with all that is in me? Can I really bless Him when my lower back is…
Resting, Knowing, Waiting
Waiting can be hard. But dear one, walk by faith, not by sight. Peace is in resting, knowing, and depending upon the LORD and in God’s perfect timing.
Take Every Thought Captive
Change the thoughts, and you change the person. What happens when we fill our minds with thoughts of God’s love?
Eyes on Jesus
Holy God, forgive me when I chase what is false and let my focus shift from Jesus as my ultimate hero. I want to honor and serve him, having his life come alive in…
Dependency on God
The Bible teaches that dependency upon God is the right and natural way to live.
The Winding Road of Life
Even when we don’t know where we are going, God’s sovereign direction is taking place in our lives.
Differences
To live the life God wants you to live means that your life will be different. It will be different from the times when you lived independent of His lordship,
You are There
You are there each time I go to sleep And wander into the deep. You are there to lift me up above the shadows Bringing me into the beautiful meadows Where I find delightful…
How Comforters Are Created
Even hardship and pain have a place in God’s plan for each believer. During a particularly painful time in my life, I decided that I should learn something from my distress, as Job did.
Destroying Strongholds
Do you have a stronghold in your life that seems like it can never be conquered? Do you know someone in bondage who needs to be set free? God loves you and those you…
What Is God Saying To Me?
God means what He says. God is serious with us in the matter of complete obedience. W
When Satan Hinders You
Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience that Satan hinders us.
Not Even a Little Bit
Questions: What is the lie that Satan tells you? What are the lies that you have believed in the past? Which verses combat those lies?
God is our Protection
Some years ago, when I was especially run down in body and spirit, I sensed an encroaching darkness descend upon me. On this particular day, I had gone to bed early ...
In a Storm
Jesus knows we’re in a storm. Why doesn’t he come? Be assured—He is closer than you’ve ever dreamed!
How to Live Today
Heavenly Father, May my words, my actions, my attitudes … all to be worthy of representing my Lord. You are the one who fills me with Your wisdom and understanding by Your Spirit.
Costly Forgiveness
Our forgiveness toward others should have no limitations. God’s unconditional pardon of our sins destroys any excuse we might devise for holding onto bitterness.
When We Miss the Target
God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
When You Feel Like a Failure
“I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come . . . shall be able to separate us from the love of…
Finding Stillness
Lord, When my heart and mind are overwhelmed, help me to be still and to remember that you alone created this world; nothing in it is beyond your control!
A Thankful Man Is a Humble Man
If you think you know God but do not live your life in gratitude before Him, it is doubtful that you really knew Him in the first place. A thankful heart honors God. Too…
Let Gentleness Go Before You
Father, help us to be mindful today of our attitudes. Help us to pay close attention to the ones we hurt because we are not paying attention to the little things.