Tag: trust

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2020-02-26

More than Faithful

I watched the sunset tonight. You know what thought never crossed my mind? That it

2020-02-25

Security Systems

God promises to never leave or forsake us, to be with us wherever we go, to light the path ahead of us and surround us with His love. We experience that security not by pushing buttons but, by trusting in Him.

2020-02-25

Confidence

The dictionary defines confidence as the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; and the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. We read that, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. Hebrews 11:1

2020-02-20

Enough of This Frenzy

We scamper and scurry, trying to please God, collecting merit badges and brownie points, scowling at anyone who questions our accomplishments. The result? The weariest people on earth.

2020-02-17

Enough with All the Lies

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

2020-02-12

You Are God’s Great Idea

You are a masterpiece created by God! Oswald Chambers wrote, “Individual lives are the expression of a pre-existing idea in the mind of God.”

2020-02-09

Hope

Hope is an interesting word. "Hope you had a good week." "Hope you have a wonderful time." "Hope you make it." Hope, hope, hope...

2020-02-07

Storms of Our Own Making

God’s Storms...Get our attention; Humble us; Lead us to repentance; Align our life with His plans.

2020-02-06

Problems Have a Purpose

God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems. My dying dad in West Texas.

2020-02-05

Daily Deeds of Kindness

Precious Savior, we pass people every day who need a demonstration of your love. May we search for ways to show extravagant gestures of gracious love, and outlandish acts of kindness.

2020-02-02

When the Spirit Prompts, Forgive

Ever wonder how we are nudged by God’s Spirit? I have wondered if the Holy Spirit resides in my thoughts, feelings, or body. I consider this a mystery, however it works.

2020-01-29

Abundant Life for the Asking

If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also. Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith.

2020-01-29

Who Do People See

When I read that God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love,” I can ask myself if those same characteristics are becoming more a reality in my life. Am I looking at difficult people with compassion?

2020-01-27

Will the Rope Hold?

Question: Do you believe your rope, God, will hold you during tough times? Are you willing to let go of the things that give you security?

2020-01-26

Finishing Strong

Father God, I am so grateful that I can stand before you as righteous because of what Jesus did for me. Thank you for keeping me strong till the very end of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2020-01-22

Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay

Be encouraged that even if you are facing hard times, God has a plan for your life. He can and will use your weakness and fragility for His glory. Whether your clay jar is being tested or retired to the back of cabinet like my old piece of pottery, spread the inner dwelling Good News right where you are today.

2020-01-21

Put Your Guilt to Rest

In my work as a nurse with seniors, I’ve sometimes witnessed the power of a past sin that keeps robbing my patient of present blessings.

2020-01-20

Where is the Flashlight?

Let God be your flashlight of peace. Trust in his good and perfect plan, even in darkness where the reality of that plan seems fleeting.

2020-01-19

Be Spirit-Led

Father so often we take for granted the tools you have given us to help us live a holy life that is pleasing to you. I pray that we will begin to examine our own ways, our motives, our thoughts and our desires.

2020-01-12

Taking Our Thoughts Captive

When we begin the practice of thinking about our thoughts and where they go, we can change our lives.

2020-01-09

Rely Only on God

None of us like to be “needy”. My need for God has led to my experiencing him on a new level.

2020-01-08

Slow Down: Work in Progress

Often we are impatient with the speed with which God works. Christ followers are taught that spiritual growth is a lifetime affair.

2020-01-08

Overloaded

Overloaded people fail. Like an airplane, we can only carry a certain amount of weight. How else can we soar like the eagle?

2020-01-05

The Trouble with Circumstances

Today, I fought discouragement because I looked at me - instead of God. I looked at my circumstances instead of looking at Him. But then, I fixed my gaze on Him and by the time evening fell - discouragement had also fallen away.

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