There is none holy like the Lord; for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 Hannah proclaimed these words from her lips as she gave up her child back to God. Her … Continue reading
Hannah’s Submission
Category Archives: Faithfulness
Turn Your Eyes
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25 Turn your eyes upon Jesus. What else in the world is there? What could possibly compare to Him? Look full in His wonderful face. Gaze … Continue reading
John 10:4
When He has brought out all His own, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice. John 10:4 When we place our lives into God’s hands, He guides us. We trust Him and in … Continue reading
Warsaw Grit
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 Recently finished a book one of my daughters gave me for Christmas. Love WW2 historical fiction as it draws me into a time where … Continue reading
Stealing Your Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Why is it that blessings are often overshadowed by disappointment? You can look at a field full of flowers but instead feel sour thinking of what didn’t transpire. … Continue reading
Boasting in Weakness
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
Ephesians 4:27
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
A Lying Fool
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
Psalm 13:1-6
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
Securely Held
God holds you tight. Securely. Completely tight. Right within Him, He holds you. He holds your now, your past, and your future. Navigating your path, He holds you securely. Can’t see what’s ahead? His hand will guide you. Securely. Fumbling … Continue reading
Watching
God is watching. Always. He is always watching for you. You. He waits for your return. Longs for it. Like the prodigal son’s father watched every day for the return of his wayward son, God watches for your arrival. For … Continue reading
Setting Your Mind on God
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
Shrink Back or Stand Up
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
Healed
I’m struggling. Not been myself for years. Everyday it’s the same song. I wake up hoping I’ve been healed. My Jewish faith has always been central in my family. I keep the laws, heading to the tabernacle when my sacrifice … Continue reading
Constant Decisions
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
Whispering Dark Thoughts
The demon in charge, whose name escapes me, is upset. He’s a champion for the dark side. Here is his rant. I am discouraged. First the overturn of Roe vs Wade. Good grief, it was so utterly easy deceiving Americans … Continue reading
Gardens
I’m so excited. We have a garden! Ever plant one? I’ve always loved planting flowers, but I’m talking food. Growing your own food. Like actually growing literal food. We grew some tomatoes and jalapeño peppers last year. While that was … Continue reading
Simple Faith
Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. Psalm 25:12 Christianity is really very simple. We are nothing without God. Less than nothing. Sinful, destined to live forever apart … Continue reading
Perspective
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
I Refuse
..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
Following God When Asked
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 ESV Has God directed you a certain way, … Continue reading
Letting the Children Grow Up
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
Dear God, Help!
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
Deuteronomy 31:8
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
Psalm 25:10
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
Walking Away
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
Ephesians 5:15
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
He Knows
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
Utmost Confidence
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
But God
It’s impossible. But God. Utterly unattainable. But God. Completely devastating. But God. Simply too much. But God. It’s like you’ve forgotten all about Him. His power. But God. Two words with big meaning. Heard this phrase years ago, don’t remember … Continue reading
Destroyer
That’s the new name I have for the devil. Destroyer. Why? Because I’ve come to a sudden realization. Satan literally wants to destroy me. All of me. He wants to keep me stuck within the boundaries of fear. He wants … Continue reading
God Sees You
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
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me; For the Bible tells me so. All of us remember that song … Continue reading
Sovereign
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
Psalm 121:5-8
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. (verse 5-6) Webster defines “keeper” as one who keeps, such as a protector. … Continue reading
Psalm 121:3-4
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
Psalm 121:1-2
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
Hurled Upon
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
Nothing New Under the Sun
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 When Solomon declares this, I find encouragement. My problems are not new. My multitude of traumatic events … Continue reading
Weeping
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. John 11:33 Jesus was fully human and knew sorrow. He wept with us. He was … Continue reading
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