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"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD” Isaiah 55:8
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"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD” Isaiah 55:8
What a beautiful circle. As I choose to guard what lives in my heart, the Lord will respond and guard my heart and mind with His peace!
We will all go through discouragement when faced with the above type scenarios. But will we let discouragement rule our lives, or will we place our trust in God to work those things that…
It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't…
The more honest we are with our humanity, the more the power of God can be seen and recognized in us. our fragile, clay-like (from the earth) bodies and the immeasurable brightness of Christ…
God sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -
So, as we go through life, let us not follow the easiest way, but the way of highest calling…. God’s way. (a thought on life from John Grant )
Letting go is an essential part of being a mother. “Let go to let grow” should be your motto as a mother too. A mother lets go of her baby’s hand so he can…
When we focus on God and all He is, our perspective changes, our faith grows and peace begins to settle over our bankrupt souls as we look to Him. Thankfulness begins to flow in…
What if I started each day with the question, “God, what would you like me to do today? What would it look like to start each day like that?
“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...” Psalm 7:1
Every day we have opportunities that demonstrate our character. We encounter little opportunities for our integrity to grow or slow. Small things that many would just overlook, like the wrong change, an item left…
Never consider the silence of God to be the rejection by God. He knows the perfect timing for the maximum effect.
Life is hard. How often we forget that this is the way it is supposed to be. We push against the difficult circumstances in our lives
C.S. Lewis wrote that we live between the now and not yet. We live in a broken world. God promises that He will never leave nor forsake us,
Unhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heaven. By gracing us with a deep dissatisfaction, God holds our attention.
Romans 8:28 "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Anyone who has ever been involved in building a structure knows the value of carefully attaching the superstructure to a firm foundation. Rusty nails will not do.
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" Proverbs 16:18 Pride... is the root of almost every sin. Why is pride so destructive?
Even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children's good.
Father, I’m scared of the next step. Help me to gather my courage and find strength in you. Amen. "...be strong and courageous! For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”…
“We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20 God’s timing is always with your best in mind.