Tag: joy

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2020-12-07

Waiting Patiently

Thought: I'm not good at waiting. But, my hope in the Lord gives me patience that is beyond my human tendency.

2020-11-28

By Definition

In the midst of healing from a profound heartbreak, the clarity and depth of God’s love burned through me as ferociously as the moment I first received Christ into my life. The intensity of his love significantly transformed my thinking.

2020-11-09

A Prayer for the Nearness of God

Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the eyes of my heart on you today and take your presence with me wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.

2020-10-30

Go To Him

Ever feel as if you need to get away? So did Jesus. (Mark 1:35) Ever have so many demands that you can’t stop for lunch? He can relate. (Mark 6:31) . . .

2020-10-29

God is Kind

"... I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24

2020-10-18

The Evidence

How can I experience gentleness in a world that is harsh and demanding and always wanting things its own way?

2020-10-15

Live Like Jesus

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that your Word is faithful. Through the Holy Spirit, empower me to embrace your mantle of obedience so that I can daily and faithfully walk in your Word and live more like Jesus.

2020-10-09

Great Anticipation

Looking back at the different phases in our life is like reviewing a book. Each chapter starts with great anticipation and usually ends with reflection and questions of tomorrow.

2020-10-01

Come and Trust

Come and Trust: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

2020-09-30

Beautiful Him; Beautiful You

How beautiful are His ways with you; how beautiful is His work within you.

2020-09-24

Immeasurably More

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

2020-09-20

Jesus’ Touch, Blessing, and Joy

Jesus’ touch is like no other. He reaches out to us with the hand of a true servant— with the warmth of deep compassion, with the wonder of tender mercies, with the understanding of a caring shepherd, and with the grace of unconditional love.

2020-09-16

The Full Expression of Love

His Righteousness is the character of love; His Holiness is the beauty of love; His Omnipotence is the power of love; His Omnipresence is the nearness of love;

2020-09-11

Overcoming Obstacles

It’s tempting to wonder if God will help us when we face hindrances. BUt God has gone before us and is preparing the way. No matter how He chooses to handle a problem, His solution is always in our best interest.

2020-08-22

God Our Refuge

Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! Continue Reading..

2020-08-13

Keeping with God’s Will

O Righteous Father and Holy God, forgive me for being selfish with the funds you have so richly shared with me. I want to give my heart and my life to you fully, not holding back anything from your will, and I ask you to help me know how to best use the blessings you have entrusted to me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

2020-08-03

Unshakable Peace

Jesus said to seek peace in Him because He has overcome this troublesome world (John 16:33)). Let’s shift our focus from our vexing problem to God and ask for His peace to surround us today.

2020-07-29

It’s Not about You

Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone we may feel, we know that there are many others who worship Christ Jesus, our Lord.

2020-07-21

The Gift We All Need

Sometimes even God’s greatest gifts go unused because in order to fully benefit from them, we need to admit we need help. We can all humbly use the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, relying on him moment by moment.

2020-07-14

Outlandish Faith

When everyone else was trembling in fear, Caleb and Joshua were ready to march ahead. Who does that? Why would they believe when everyone else did not?

2020-07-13

Content

We're often discontent even when all is going well. Consequently, we wonder how it's possible to be truly content during our most difficult trials, especially when there's no end in sight. So what is genuine contentment?

2020-07-08

He Walks with Me

I am so thankful for this relationship I have with the Lord. For years He has cultivated a close walk with me that transcends everything else in this world.

2020-07-04

For the Benefit of the Body

Never underestimate your talent and how God can use it. He gave it to you uniquely — for a reason.

2020-07-02

Living in God’s Joy and Peace

‘The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” (Psalm 34:17-18)

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