And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you. for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Would you agree anger is usually a result of not being in control? Your spouse’s actions, your child’s reaction, someone bumps your car on the … Continue reading
Would you have believed? When Jesus walked the earth, would you have believed He was the Messiah? Or would you have looked the other way? Or, even worse, cast a stone in His direction? We shudder at the thought, yes? … Continue reading
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When you rejoice for the mud, the yuck, you thank God for all things. For all things, including … Continue reading
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 How many opportunities do you hand the devil? During the day, how many times do you seek yourself over others? Your selfish whims over the needs of your family? How many … Continue reading
It’s so easy to defend yourself. Sometimes, you should. You must. But other times, it’s preferable to keep quiet, allowing the other to make a fool of themselves. We are responsible only for ourselves. Our actions. Our words. Our choices. … Continue reading
Satan is a master of deception. In fact, I’d even give him that official title. But that’s the only thing I’ll give him. He seeks to destroy life, shoving aside anything and everything in his way. He cares not a … Continue reading
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16 Do you live as if you are free? Free from sin, death, and the grave? Free … Continue reading
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Do you demand others treat you better than you treat them? Do you walk like a diva, demanding others serve you? Or do you put others first, … Continue reading
Ever complain to God? Out loud with words or crying out within your soul? David, the man after God’s own heart, did many times. This Psalm is one example. He starts by royally complaining. From the depths of his soul … Continue reading
Jesus. He is all that you need. He is everything. He is the beginning and the ending, encompassing everything in between. You will only win when you submit everything to Him. Jesus. God created us. In His image, He created … Continue reading
How do you wear Jesus? Does your face reflect His peace? Do your eyes reflect His love? Are your lips proclaiming His faithfulness? Is your spirit praising His worthiness? Is your mind focused on Him? Aligning your will to His? … Continue reading
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on … Continue reading
“Sir,” asked the demon who was tiny but had a large voice. “What do YOU want,” demanded the demon in charge whose name escapes me. “I found someone I can dominate. I’m sure of it. Look.” The tiny demon with … Continue reading
What situation in your life begs God to enter? Something you have zero control over? I know, you have control over your reactions, but not over the actions or responses of others. You have no control how other people will … Continue reading
God created you. He created you perfectly for His purposes. His purposes are higher than ours, so rest assured, your life is meant for good. Your life is set up to bring God glory, while influencing others as only you … Continue reading
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. Hebrews 10:39 Do you shrink back when life becomes rough? When insults are hurled do you recoil? When … Continue reading
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 When you choose to place God in control of your life, He covers you. His power, love, and grace flow into you when you … Continue reading
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. Hebrews 3:1 What do you measure your life with? The yardstick of worldly success, fame, or money? The … Continue reading
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 I’ve watched him for years. Actually since birth. I’ve seen him grow into the young man he is today. Witnessing his disappointments, I’ve … Continue reading
It’s just the way I am. It’s how God created me. Nothing I can do about it. How do you justify sin in your life? Could be as simple as overeating or having one too many drinks. But I deserve … Continue reading
How often do you slam doors God has opened for you? Often? Never? What does it look like when we slam a door opened by God? Selfishness. Pride. All points back to us, wanting to be in control. Thinking we … Continue reading
This God – His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30 God’s way is perfect. His very word proves true. If His way … Continue reading
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 What is God calling you to leave behind? Your identity? Worry? Anxiety? Future fears? Your health? … Continue reading
Life is really all about perspective. Right? When life bites you, all you want is a small break. Any relief, really. More particular. But when things are smooth sailing, you’re pickier. At the beach this week, our home was about … Continue reading
..to allow my child’s negative attitude bring mine down to their level. ..to participate with fear when it whispers into my ear. ..to give worry any seat at my party when I know God holds my future in His capable … Continue reading
Moms are the most underpaid, under acknowledged, under revered bunch. Not only do we grow humans from within our bodies, we grow them in our hearts. Children, whether natural or adopted, are extensions of ourselves. We ache when they cry. … Continue reading
But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise. Mark 15:5 When Jesus was before Pilate, He answered some questions, but He did not give a speech, defending himself. He didn’t dive into a tirade, justifying His actions. Jesus knew what … Continue reading
Ever think about this: the devil knows he’s lost. He’s going to do everything he possibly can to take you down with him. Doesn’t care if you’re a Christian. If the devil can keep you down and depressed, full of … Continue reading
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Not only does Satan want to silence your witness, he also wishes to crush your very existence. He always begins small. Tiny. Almost unnoticeable. … Continue reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Are you locked up? Are you paralyzed with fear? Filled … Continue reading
This is big. Too big. Too much. I can’t even wrap my mind around it, so there’s that. I’m going to call it simply impossible. Dead end, that’s where this situation lays. No literal way out. My mind is wrapped … Continue reading
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10 When you keep walking on the path God has for you, you will experience His love and faithfulness. No, it won’t … Continue reading
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 That seems like a no brainer, doesn’t it? Why would we ever want to give the devil an opportunity to reign in our lives? To take anything over? Why would we … Continue reading
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Are you walking wisely through life? Or are you subscribing to any whim you possess, acting as an unwise person? God asks us to look carefully … Continue reading
Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful. We have SO much to be thankful to God for. Life, our very breath breathed from God Himself. Family, those to whom we would do anything to help. Another day, pregnant with possibilities. God, … Continue reading
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1 There is absolutely zero condemnation when you are His. God’s. When you have … Continue reading
You know the type. Recoils when you give a loving pat. Or even a loving word. They shun it, choosing instead to dwell on their own misery. Their prickles scream stay away or else. You don’t see them at first. … Continue reading
And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 Are you living in the authority of one whom God has saved? Are you remembering God’s promises, … Continue reading
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Need help? I know, we all do with anything and everything. This … Continue reading
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