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Tag: joy

2023-05-24

Impossibilities

In our rich culture, there are a lot of young (and old!) men and women who do not want to give up everything to follow Jesus.

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2023-05-23

When You Feel Threatened

Father God, thank you that you are able to give us what we need to become who we need to be in the face of our biggest challenges. Please give us the overcoming power to grasp your love.

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2023-05-22

When You Are On The Lord’s Side

You see, God is God. He is unchangeable. He can never fail anyone who has taken the bold step to stand separated for Him.

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2023-05-20

The Wellspring of Peace

Trust Him and your well will never run dry and you too will have a peace beyond all understanding.

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2023-05-13

Soul Quiet

I confess, I am rarely quiet.  It is go, go, go.  Do, do, do.  And at the end of the day, it’s difficult to turn off my brain and rest. 

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2023-05-11

God’s Loving Pursuit

Dare we envision a God who follows us? Who pursues us? Who chases us? Who tracks us down and wins us over? Who follows us with "goodness and mercy" all the days of our lives?

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2023-05-10

Precious

Poem: Precious. Precious Lord the One who gives Life and sustains me I pause..... Just to love on You..... to bless You ....Make You large in my life.

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2023-05-03

The Fruit of Our Lips

God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.

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2023-05-02

So Much More

The truth of the gospel is this: there is more to life than what we are facing, suffering or rejoicing in right now.

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2023-04-26

Nothing On My Own

The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the Spirit guides us to do nothing on our own, but only the will of the Father.

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2023-04-21

The Secret of Contentment

The hardships of life can easily drag us down if we don’t keep our focus on the Lord.When you feel unsatisfied, remember all you have in Christ and respond according to these truths rather than your feelings.

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2023-04-20

Touched by the Risen Lord

Walking where Jesus walked, was for me a wonderful preparation for the Easter season. 

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2023-04-17

Focus

O Lord, “Teach me Your way that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may stand in awe of Your name.” Amen.

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2023-04-15

Faithful Friend

Instead of wondering if you will ever have friends or find faithful ones, make God your best friend. Spend more time in the Word and in prayer, drawing closer to him because he has promised never to forsake you!

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2023-04-05

Peace Like No Other

Be blessed today with the peace of Christ. Be blessed today with His peace that is beyond understanding.

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2023-04-03

The Gentle Christian

How do I embrace a gentle spirit when I have been hurt and/or deceived? There is only one way. Open myself to Christ and ask Him to develop a gentle, discerning spirit within me.

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2023-04-01

My Beloved Child

I am writing you today to let you know I am thinking of you. Actually, I am always thinking of you, because you are the apple of my eye.

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2023-03-30

I Give You My Heart, Father

The Lord never gave up on me and in my weakest moment of my life, I really found Him.

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2023-03-28

Bringing the Message Home

Dear friend, the Bible encourages you to tell others about Jesus whenever and wherever you can.  Long distance, or right next door, take advantage of every opportunity God gives you.

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2023-03-27

Meditation for Spiritual Growth

"I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." Psalm 119:15 There are times when solitude is better than community, and silence is wiser than speech. We will be better Christians if we take more time to be "alone" with God, and gathering spiritual strength through meditation on His Word ...

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2023-03-24

Will You Make the Exchange?

When we have worry, doubt, and fear clutched tightly in our hands and our hearts are ruled by anxiety, God wants to say something to us of this effect, “Let go of your burdens and give them to me. I will put in your hands that are now empty and open...Joy, Peace, and Freedom.”

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2023-03-23

Be Recharged

As Christians, we need to stay connected to our power source. Father, I thank you for the power and the strength that you provide us. I pray that we will not take lightly what you have made available to us.

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2023-03-23

God is Love

If God did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, none of us could survive before his awesome perfection. God is love!

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2023-03-19

Only One You

God isn't messing around here. There are no accidents with our lives. Whatever we have received and experienced has shaped who we are, and because of that, we are qualified servants. There is truly no one else like you - for a reason.

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