June 16, 2021
Distracted by Stillness
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
Read more..“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
Read more..Jesus said: “Don’t be afraid. Take courage, I am here!” Tossed by the waves … Just substitute a couple of nouns… In the middle of a divorce, tossed by guilt. In the middle of debt, tossed by creditors.
Read more..Jesus asked the disciple, “What are you looking for?” His questions are always penetrating. Our Lord is probing their hearts again.
Read more..When doubt, discouragement, depression or fear drags our spirits to the depths… we need to look at what paths our thoughts have been running down. “Praise the Lord O my soul, all my inmost being, praise His holy name.” Amen!
Read more..Study God in all His pre-existent glory, before He took on Himself human form. Think of the mighty love which drew Him from His throne to die on the cross. Admire Him as He conquers all the powers of hell. See Him risen, crowned, glorified! Bow before Him as Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, for only then will your love to Him be as it should.
Read more..Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.
Read more..Today, if you choose, you can hear the voice of Jesus and live.
Read more..Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.
Read more..God wants us to make him a priority, which means making room for Jesus. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us glorify our Savior above all.
Read more..What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of one boot at a time.
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