Tag: peace

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2021-06-16

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.

2021-06-16

Tossed by Waves

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.

2021-06-15

What Are You Looking For?

Jesus asked the disciple, “What are you looking for?” His questions are always penetrating. Our Lord is probing their hearts again.

2021-06-15

Light on My Path

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!

2021-06-14

Consider His Beauty

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.

2021-06-12

Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest

Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.

2021-06-10

Hear the Voice

Today, if you choose, you can hear the voice of Jesus and live.

2021-06-10

He Guides Me

Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.

2021-06-07

No Room for Jesus

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.

2021-06-07

One Boot at a Time

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.

2021-06-06

A New Prescription

I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.

2021-06-06

Clutter

Are you weighed down by the clutter in your life? I mean lots of little chores to do sometime in no particular order.

2021-06-05

Cease Striving and Know

Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;

2021-06-05

Healing Grace

In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians 2:19) a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).

2021-06-03

Justice and Mercy

Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?

2021-06-03

Nothing is Too Broken

“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18

2021-06-02

Let’s Major in God

David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.

2021-05-31

Bookend Your Day!

Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning you can begin to set your day up for success. By turning your first thoughts of the day toward the Lord.

2021-05-30

Your Attitude

Friend, God cares about you, but he also cares how you respond to your circumstances. Do you leave your worries with God in prayer? Or do you constantly chew on the problems you face?

2021-05-29

Walk in the Light

There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?

2021-05-28

Be Anxious For Nothing

Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with me, because I genuinely care for you."

2021-05-27

When You Don’t Know What to Pray

Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"

2021-05-26

In God Alone

Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can only find what I’m looking for in you. Amen.

2021-05-24

Build Each Other Up

The New Testament has a word for such activity: encouragement. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

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