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Attitude Adjustment
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord," Colossians 3:23
Better Than You Know Yourself
An isolated feeling of loneliness crept into her soul. Did God even understand? Doubts of her belief in God’s love began to crowd her thinking.
How Christ Modeled Humility
How Christ Modeled Humility. Although humility is not highly valued in our society, it’s essential in the Christian life. And the one who set the pattern for it is Jesus Himself.
Don’t Go With the Flow
I just don't see God as doling out ease and contentment. His business lies more in the areas of refining and shaping us to conform more to the image of Christ, and none of…
Hope for Your Future
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah29:11 (NLT)
You Have a Choice
I finally believed my freedom of choice left me free not to sin. I did not have to sin; I could choose not to sin. I am free from sin, not free from temptation
God Is Holy ……
Father, you are holy, perfect in every way. “Who else among the gods is like You, O Lord? Who is glorious in holiness like You---so awesome in splendor, performing such wonders.” Exodus 15:11
God is Awesome
I was alone. It was night and I was in a hospital ward after a four-hour back surgery. Even though I was on pain killers and heavily sedated from the anesthetic, I couldn’t sleep.…
He’s Holding Me
During a very difficult time in my life, people kept encouraging me, “Keep hanging onto God and his promises and you’ll make it.”
Lord, We Are Needy
Jesus, You gave the spiritually hungry living Bread. Lord, I need to be fed like that. John 6:48-51
He Cannot Disown Us
Have you ever run out of faith? Someone once said, "God's timing is always perfect." Let us not try to improve on that perfection. "Dear Lord, because You are always faithful despite my faithlessness…
Like A Deer
Lord God, You give amazing strength to keep me sure-footed in places and days that are difficult to navigate. Thank you for this promise of the strength of the Sovereign Lord enabling me to…
Understanding Guilt
Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth.
Owned or Loaned?
Father, Thank you for the privilege of managing what truly belongs to you. Help me be a generous and careful tender of all that truly belongs to you.
Less of Me
But the truth is, every day, in every situation, I need more of Him and less of me.
Who Could Use Your Encouragement Today?
Is there someone who could use your encouragement today? Don’t wait until later! Encourage that person right now.
Finished with Sin
A young woman I met with was weighted down with her guilt and sin. In fact, she was so distraught that she would not look me in the eye. All the while I was…
We Can Trust God
When troubles come our way, we can be stressed and upset, or we can trust God. Scripture says to set your minds and keep them set on what is above…the higher things (Colossians 3:2).…
Before the Mountains were Born
So many things about our lives are uncertain. This one thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long, God will be there and will be with us.
God’s Purpose
Prayer: O Sovereign God, help me discern today what my life is intended to fulfill in your plan. Thank you for loving me and promising to walk beside me every step of my life
The Lifter of my Head
Prayer – Lord, my head hangs low with the burdens I am carrying. Be my shield, show me your glory and lift my head up now. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray.…
In Our Weakness
Sometimes our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall to the floor. Other times, we are overcome with emotion and the words of our prayers can't capture what's in our hearts.