God is still good. He is. He is still good. Even though…. Fill in the blank with whatever your even though is. Even though your family breaks apart, He is still good. Even though your life isn’t what you pictured, … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Trust
His Wings
He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. (Psalm 91:4) Your God promises to completely cover you with Himself. Hiding you under His wings. You will find … Continue reading
Faith in the Valley
How do you have faith when God allows things you wish He wouldn’t? What then? God is sovereign over all. Yes, our world is broken. But nothing happens in this life without first filtering through God’s hands. God’s hands hold … Continue reading
Belief
How high is your belief? Belief in God. Belief in His goodness. Belief in His faithfulness. Belief in your God-given gifts. How much do you believe? How deep? I can say things until I’m blue in the face. Others can … Continue reading
Fear’s Enemy
Truth. Truth is Fear’s enemy. Why? Because Fear wants you to ignore truth. Fear wants you to focus on worry, neglecting all things true. What are you afraid of? What fear has gotten a hold of you? Ever think you’re … Continue reading
Faith
Faith. What exactly is faith? Believing. Faith in God is believing in Him. Believing He will do what He says. That He knows best. Believing He has our back. That He is leading us down paths of goodness. Abraham had … Continue reading
No
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
Comfort
As our Father, God longs to comfort us. Longs to comfort us, His children. Whenever I’m terribly upset, this is what I picture: God hears me. He wants to help as my tears break His heart, too. He reaches down … Continue reading
Trust No Matter What
Is it hard to trust God when things look dark? When life seems to be hanging by a thread, and you cannot do a darn thing about it, is it harder to trust Him? Although you could argue, what else … Continue reading
Our Job
Sometimes I say, “Really, God?” “Really?” Sometimes I wonder just what He’s thinking. Sometimes, I say, “Don’t you want to try this instead?” “Seriously, don’t you?” Sometimes I wonder just what He’s doing. Sometimes, I throw up my … Continue reading
Proof
You want proof God exists? You want proof He is here? Open your eyes. Look around. Really look. Before God, Your life was a mess. Before His salvation, Your life was a wreck. Your life after God has had many … Continue reading
How did He?
When did You know? When did You know how You would ultimately die? How were You not completely overcome with anxiety at almost every moment after? When did You know You were the Son of God? When did You grow … Continue reading
Fly Away
Children leave the nest. At least they’re supposed to. When? Around the start of college. Doesn’t matter if they’re ready. Because ready or not, there they go. They crave independence. You crave silence. But that doesn’t make it any easier … Continue reading
Mary
God asked Mary to do something for Him. When God asked her, she responded with grace. When God asked Mary to completely change her life and give up everything she knew, she said not my will but Your will be … Continue reading
Freedom
Dear Lord, Thank you for setting me free- Free from guilt and shame. Free from want and greed. Free from sin and death. You have set me free from the evils of this world. Completely. Fully. And totally. Whenever I … Continue reading
Blessed By Trusting God
Do you see God walking on the sea with you.. Through all the waves and rolling thunder.. And splashes of rain.. Unconcerned and certain all is well? Even if you cannot see the seashore, nor know which way is … Continue reading
Psalm 23:6
~~ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, ~~ When I follow Your lead, When I want nothing, because You provide all things, Goodness and mercy will be with me every single day. … Continue reading
Psalm 23:5
~~ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; ~~ What? I am safe with my enemies? Not only that, but I am feasting in front of them? You defend me and have the final … Continue reading
Psalm 23:4
~~ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. ~~ Because I have trusted, Because I have trusted my Shepherd, who has led me onto paths … Continue reading
Psalm 23:3
~~ He restores my soul. ~~ Wow. My soul is completely brought back to life. Made new. Fully brought back. After my Shepherd leads me into everything I need, He also restores my soul. I am refreshed from the inside … Continue reading
Psalm 23:2
~~ He makes me lie down in green pastures. ~~ My Shepherd, who guides me, tells me what to do. I must listen and obey. And look where He guides me? To relax in a sweet safe spot, where there … Continue reading
Psalm 23:1
~~The Lord is my shepherd. ~~ My leader. My protector. My defender. My guide. I can rest, knowing He is guiding me if I put my trust into His capable hands. ~~ I shall not want. ~~ When I … Continue reading
Trust and Lean
Trust in the Lord. You mean trust in my own strength, right? No, trust in the Lord. But I know what I want. Need. So does God. In fact, He knows best. He wants your best, sees your future, and … Continue reading
Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your … Continue reading
Be Still
Be still and know that I am God. Quiet your cluttered mind. Remove the noise of life. Stop running around with your list. Be still…… Focus on God. Look back at His faithfulness to you. Believe in your heart the … Continue reading
Bless Your Mommy Heart
A gentle reminder from God: I love your children even more than you can possibly imagine. They are mine. I see them. I know them. I know their deepest sorrows and greatest joys. I recognize their desires in life … Continue reading
Layers of Trust
Every time a new experience confirms a truth you already know, a layer of trust is laid. Layer upon layer, trust is built over time and these layers cushion us from the blows of life. New relationships create layers of … Continue reading
Faithful Companion
I lifted my tear stained eyes and looked upon my sweet Lord’s face. Compassion dripped from His eyes as He scooped me into His arms. My child, I love you. I cover you this day with My peace. May you … Continue reading
Doubt
Why do you doubt me? Why do you doubt my love? Why do you doubt my goodness? Why do you doubt my plan for you, my personal love story written just for you? Are you scared? Lonely? Trust me. Completely. … Continue reading
Your Precious Little Heart
Let not your hearts be troubled…. John 14:1a I find this funny. Funny like haha, yea, right. Oh wait – is God serious? How can I possibly ignore life’s troubles? Well, God didn’t say ignore life’s troubles… Just don’t let … Continue reading
Sovereign
God is sovereign. Over all things. The definition of sovereign includes these words: supreme permanent authority. Well, that about covers it, doesn’t it? God has supreme (total) authority (power) and it’s never going away (permanent, here forever). He holds the … Continue reading
God Is Bigger
Way bigger. Than everything, big or small. Life changing things. Little annoyances. He’s bigger than the problems of today. What do I mean? God can do anything. And He will. He’s promised to protect you. To carry your burdens. To … Continue reading
Seeing God
Ever see God work? Witness His marvelous plan unfold? Take a breath and look around. He’s working in your children’s hearts. He’s organizing your thoughts. He’s ordering your steps. He’s revealing nuggets of wisdom just when you need them. He’s … Continue reading
Unseen Footprints
Psalm 77:19-20 Your way way was through the sea, Your path through the great waters; Yet your footprints were unseen. You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. God guides us by His hand … Continue reading
Waiting
Ugh. I really don’t like even the word. Who does? Wait. Our children detest the word. When they ask us something and we say ‘wait’, their faces usually fall, because they just know. Society buys cars with loans, we buy … Continue reading
Yes, God, I’m listening
You’re still holding the reins. Your life. You still want control. I do? Yes. How do you know? Easy. Every time you don’t see your life headed in the direction you want, you worry. When an issue pops … Continue reading
Security
Don’t you just love snuggling up with a cozy soft blanket? Especially when you are feeling ill or a bit glum, wrapping up in a blanket seems so comforting. It’s almost like we are wrapped up in safety and peace. … Continue reading
Front Row
Let God do what He is going to do. Simply be. Relax. You don’t need to plan how. Leave that all up to Him. Allow God to use you as He sees fit. Feeling anxious? Ask God to work through … Continue reading
Waiting for Perfection
Stuck in the mud because you are waiting for something without flaws? Asking God for His plan, but waiting until every single duck is in a row? Hate to burst your bubble – but you’ll be waiting for years. Forever. … Continue reading
Again and Again
Submitting to God and giving Him every drop of worry will happen again and again. Over and over. What? Why? Because we’re human and we forget, am I right? Our minds are trained to worry when our future is unclear. … Continue reading
