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Justified Sin

Posted on July 16, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in America, choices, dependence Tagged conscience, deserve, God, justified, morals, right and wrong, sin, Truth

God’s Perfect Ways

Posted on July 2, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged choices, Christianity, God, perfect, protection, Psalm 18:30, selfishness, shield, strength, Trust, Truth

Leaving Our Junk

Posted on June 18, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged Christianity, control, family, fear, God, health, higher, Isaiah 55:9, leave, plan, selfish

Mommy-hood

Posted on May 7, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged children, Christianity, companion, constant, disappointment, God, joy, life, love, moms, mothers day, peace, sacrifice, strength, Truth

Letting the Children Grow Up

Posted on April 2, 2022 by amylinnea

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As moms, we pour into our children our very lives. Sacrificing our bodies, minds, and emotions for their well-being. Rarely are we thanked or fully appreciated. Sure, we have moments of redemption, but let’s face it: motherhood is a sacrifice. … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness, significance Tagged children, choices, God, life, love, mother, peace

Small Sins

Posted on March 26, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged authority, choices, devil, God, humble, James 4:7, resist, sin, temptation

Refuge and Strength

Posted on March 12, 2022 by amylinnea

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way; though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged God, help, life, Psalm 46:1-3, refuge, storm, strength

Perfect Deliverance

Posted on March 5, 2022 by amylinnea

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I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 I don’t know about you, but I find this absolutely incredible. If we ask, God will deliver us from our fears. God, who … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged deliverance, fears, freedom, Psalm 34:4

Dear God, Help!

Posted on February 12, 2022 by amylinnea

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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 →

Posted in choices, dependence, Faithfulness, Trust Tagged anxiety, control, fear, God, help, miracle, Trust, worry

Deuteronomy 31:8

Posted on February 5, 2022 by amylinnea

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The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 When God goes before us, He knows before we do. He … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged choices, Christianity, Deuteronomy 31:8, God, God is in control, path, protector, safety, shield, Truth

Walking Away

Posted on January 15, 2022 by amylinnea

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Have a loved one who has walked away from God? Maybe abandoning God or simply choosing to skip church? It’s heartbreaking. As parents, we want the very best for our children. And the very best includes God. When children are … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged burden, children, father, God, Heart, live, loved, pain, parents, protection

He Knows

Posted on December 18, 2021 by amylinnea

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God understands you. After all, He created you. He planned you from the foundation of the world. He saw you born. He saw you grow. He laughed when your baby babble emerged. He was touched when you sang your Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged choose, faith, friend, God, grace, holy, Jesus, love, Trust, trusting

Utmost Confidence

Posted on December 11, 2021 by amylinnea

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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged God, grace, Hebrews 4:15-16, Jesus, sin, weak

Warrior

Posted on November 20, 2021 by amylinnea

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Where are you? I’m over here. Where? Here. In the corner. I’m a huddled mess. You are? Oh, now I see something over there. What did you say you were? A huddled mess? Yes. I’m crouched down in the corner. … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, significance Tagged child, choices, Christianity, focus, God, God's power, Truth, warrior

God Sees You

Posted on October 30, 2021 by amylinnea

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Adonai El Roi is the Hebrew term for “The God who sees me”. Meaning this: God sees you. God, who created all things, sees you. You. Little ole’ you. Ever feel invisible? I know you aren’t, but you might feel … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness, significance Tagged Adonai El Roi, Christianity, God, God sees you, invisible, Psalm 91:4, Trust, Truth

Our Smelly Stuff

Posted on October 2, 2021 by amylinnea

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Ever wonder why God takes it? Our smelly stuff or sin, whatever you want to call it? I bring it up, because it’s not His. None of our smelly sin is His. Never was, never will be. Why does He … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Trust Tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, love, messy, relationship, sin, wanted

Sovereign

Posted on September 25, 2021 by amylinnea

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God, You are sovereign. Sovereign over all. You are the Creator of all things. The Author of all life. All of our lives filter through Your hands. Every little piece. The happy times. The gut-wrenching moments. All of us filters … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness, significance Tagged Christianity, God, love, pit, satan, soverign, suffering

Psalm 121:3-4

Posted on September 11, 2021 by amylinnea

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He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:3-4 Remember the beginning? The psalm starts by intentionally looking to God for help, … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged foot, God, help, protection, Psalm 121:3-4, safe, Secure, sleeps, weakness

Hurled Upon

Posted on August 28, 2021 by amylinnea

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Insults, heard or implied. Words that bring death. When sitting near these toxic fumes, there’s not much we can do. Especially when directed towards us. They can explode out of nowhere. Suddenly covering you with filth. Covering you with filth … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged choice, Christianity, death, God, insults, lies, peace, protect, Psalm 121:7-8, safe, Secure, toxic, Truth

Crashing Down

Posted on July 17, 2021 by amylinnea

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When the world comes crashing down, just give me Jesus. When loved ones fall away from you, just give me Jesus. When family fails to value you, just give me Jesus. When you feel utterly alone, just give me Jesus. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged alone, cares, Jesus, value, world

Psalm 25:13

Posted on June 12, 2021 by amylinnea

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“His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.” Psalm 25:13 Remember last week? We talked about fearing the Lord. And when we do that, God instructs us in His best way for us. The psalm … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged abide, choices, Christianity, God, peace, Psalm 25:13, Truth

Psalm 25:12

Posted on June 5, 2021 by amylinnea

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Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will He instruct in the way that He should choose. Psalm 25:12 Are you someone who fears the Lord? Fearing the Lord is not cowering in the type of fear we … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged Christianity, fears, focus, God, good, peace, Psalm 25:12, Romans 8:28

Jesus

Posted on April 24, 2021 by amylinnea

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Jesus is our everything. Our absolute everything. Life will disappoint. People, situations, even ourselves. All will disappoint. Instead, of anything else, just give me Jesus. He is all that we need. All we will ever need. He will cover you … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged Christian, cover, everything, Jesus, life, need

Living with Jesus

Posted on February 20, 2021 by amylinnea

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Who is He to you? Jesus. Was He simply a nice guy? Model of morality? Or your King of Kings? Savior of your soul? Yes to all of the above. Although, He was and is more than simply a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged everything, Faithful, Holy Spirit, Jesus, living life, Savior

Joseph and Mary

Posted on December 5, 2020 by amylinnea

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God interrupted their plans. Big time, yes? Joseph and Mary were ordinary people living a simple life doing normal things. They had normal plans. Get married. Start a family. Carve out the best possible existence with the resources they had. … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged God, interrupting plans, Joseph and Mary, listen, love, obey, Trust

Simply Jesus

Posted on November 14, 2020 by amylinnea

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Jesus, I need You. I need You with all I am. I need Your strength, because mine is all gone. I need Your wisdom to see through all the worldly crud. I need Your love to flow through me when … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, restoration Tagged comfort, compassion, Faithfulness, Jesus, love, peace, strength, wisdom

Psalm 139:5

Posted on October 31, 2020 by amylinnea

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You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 (ESV) God, who created all things, is with you every step of the way. Not only is He with you, but He is behind you, … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged faith, future, pain, past, peace, present, Psalm 139:5, Trust

God Alone

Posted on October 10, 2020 by amylinnea

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We cannot rely on anyone but God alone. God alone is all we need. If you place your trust in humans, you will be disappointed. Bitterly. But God will never disappoint you. Yes, He won’t always do what you want. … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged God, love, needs, rely, Trust

An Example or Stumbling Block?

Posted on August 29, 2020 by amylinnea

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Let yourself be an example instead of a stumble. An example of Christ’s love instead of a stumble into sin. Man, that’s hard. Not always, but sometimes. Actually, usually it is, am I right? Especially when our flesh cries out … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged bless, choose life, Christ, example, God, oswald chambers, stumble

Come Unto Me

Posted on August 15, 2020 by amylinnea

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“Come unto Me,” is from Matthew 11:28. Reading further, Jesus is asking you to come to Him, giving Him your burdens. In exchange, He will give you rest. Rest. But you must come unto Him. Boiling it down to one … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged burdens, Jesus, Matthew 11:28, peace, rest

Depending Upon Him

Posted on July 18, 2020 by amylinnea

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For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 Don’t hesitate. Don’t stop and think. Don’t be afraid … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged choose, dependence, God, peace, protection, Psalm 62:1-2, Trust

Walking With God

Posted on June 27, 2020 by amylinnea

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Do we have to know? Do we have to know everything about our future? How this decision will affect that one later on? No, we do not. In fact, we can not. It’s impossible. We can plan, but ultimately God … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged Christianity, decisions, God, know future, Trust

Freedom or Slavery

Posted on June 20, 2020 by amylinnea

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For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 God has set you free. Free. Not yoked. He has set you free for freedom. He has saved … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged choose, death, freedom, Galatians 5:1, God, sin, slave, slavery, yoked

Hiding

Posted on April 18, 2020 by amylinnea

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What are you hiding? A secret? What is your deepest fear? What are you hiding behind? Job status? A relationship? Sin? Do you subscribe to the notion that no one would like you if they really knew the whole you? … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged choices, Christianity, fear, God, hide, hiding, Trust, Truth

Watered Wood

Posted on November 30, 2019 by amylinnea

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What watered wood do you have on your alter? What? You heard me. What wet, un-burnable wood do you have on your alter? Meaning, what unbelievably impossible burdens do you carry? What disastrous situations are you declaring unsolvable today? That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged burdens, Christianity, Elisha, God is in control, self, Trust, watered wood

Triumph

Posted on November 23, 2019 by amylinnea

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Are you winning? Are you living in triumph? Unbended trust in Christ results in triumph. 1 Corinthians 2:14 reminds to have “thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ.“ When our ways are hidden in Him, … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged Christianity, circumstance, soverign, Thankfulness, triumph, winning, wisdom

If God

Posted on June 25, 2019 by amylinnea

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“If God puts you there, He is amply sufficient.”  Oswald Chambers Unpacking this, there is so much to see. If God places you anywhere (and He does, because He is sovereign over all), He is completely and totally enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Faithfulness Tagged Christianity, fear, focus, God, Jesus, life, love, peace, Secure, soverign, Truth

Please Pray!

Posted on June 1, 2019 by amylinnea

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Oh precious Jesus, Thank you for life. For relationships. For love. Thank you for caring so much about us, that You gave up Your life. For us. Thank you for Your perfect peace, which passes all understanding. Please surround my … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence Tagged Christianity, comfort, faith, focus, home, life, peace, Personal, prayer, relationships, thoughts, Truth

What Then

Posted on May 25, 2019 by amylinnea

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  What if I told you there is a Friend who knows your name? Not only your name, but every thought you’ve had, every tear you’ve shed, every smile you’ve given? Who longs to be your first confidant and constant … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged blessings, burden, Christianity, comfort, companion, faith, father, focus, Jesus, life, Personal, protector, provider, relationships, security, Trust, Truth

No

Posted on April 13, 2019 by amylinnea

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Is God’s no His mercy towards you? Is His answer of no an extension of His grace? When we pray, we do not always get what we wish. Our heart’s desires are not always given. But isn’t that the mercy … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence, Trust Tagged answer, Christianity, desires, God, goodness, grace, Heart, Jesus, life, love, mercy, no, none of these things move me, Personal, prayer, Truth, will

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