The Strength of God’s Armour
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
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Dealing with Discouragement
Discouragement is a state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in God, ourselves, or others.
God is Love
Think of it: the Creator of the universe loves us! It’s not love at a distance, but He’s actually involved in our lives. He’s walking with us.
When We Need Him Most
His strongest grace Is for your weakest moment; His sweetest fellowship Is for your loneliest journey;
When the Spirit Prompts, Forgive
Do you feel nudged to forgive people who have hurt you? Or do you want to nurse your ego by not forgiving?
Freedom of Forgiveness
Freedom of Forgiveness: The church is full of sinners. Christ longs to show compassion toward us all. “So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Second Chances
Questions: Is there someone in your life who deserves a second chance? Is it time to find forgiveness for them, regardless of how they've hurt you in the past?
Fear or Love
If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
What a Difference a Leaf Makes
Encourage those who are struggling. Don’t know what to say?
Joy Robbers
What replaces the joy in our lives? The following is a list of circumstances that might be our “joy robbers.” •Fear of the future, fear of a health situation, fear of losing control. •Fear…
God’s Hands
Today is in God's hands and so are you. His hands are strong and will uphold you; His hands are great and will enfold you; His hands are gentle and will embrace you;
Gentle and Humble
When did you express pride in your thoughts or actions? When did you treat others wrongly out of impatience or frustration? Hand over each situation honestly to Jesus in prayer and ask him to…
Chosen Love
What is true unconditional love. Do we accept it from God? Why does my heart do this yo-yo dance with God? “How great is the love the Father has LAVISHED on us,
Blessed are the Merciful
When we do something to glorify God, like giving a cup of cold water in His name, in obedience to His commandments, and with a desire that He should be honored, He will consider…
The Never Leaving God
‘I will never leave you nor forsake you…’ Hebrews 13:5 “Come on, Johnny. It’s time to go. Johnny, if you don’t come right now, I’m leaving you… OK, Johnny, here I go. Goodbye…” The…
He is God!
Poem about who God is: He is God! Come to Me, Separate yourself unto Me, Know Me, Trust Me ,I Am here: My love is here,
Without Strength
May the Lord change the wind in your life, bringing you his Spirit who alone can preserve your soul.
Ensnaring Sin
Even before we were born, God had a purpose for our lives and there are good works He needs us to do on this earth. On the other hand, there is an Accuser, an…
Tension Adjustment Needed
Devotional on dealing with tension in our life. Lord, my problem really isn’t tension. It’s knowing how to deal with tension. Help me recognize when I’m using my human methods instead of turning to…
Mirroring God’s Image
The next time you look in a mirror, smile, for God has made you well! Even if some of your body part's don’t work perfectly or as perfectly as they once did, the fact…
Judging Vs. Justice
The next time you are quick to judge, stop and ask God to alter your attitude so you might be an instrument in bringing that person to true justice—through Jesus.
Yearning for Justice
Thought: Do you take justice into your own hands, or do you rely on the One who is the definition of justice?
No More Pain
This is the Jesus I worship, the One who feels our pain and meets us in its midst.