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
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
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
Repeat after me. I am loved. I am safe. I am valued. Again. I am loved. I am safe. I am valued. Do you believe it? You should. God, who created you perfectly, loves you. God, who stands as the … Continue reading
What is the longing of your heart? The deep down longing? To win the lottery? To get married? To make it through the day? How bout to know God? To know the living God, who made ALL things? He wants … Continue reading
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit of fear is real. And it is NOT from God. Nor … Continue reading
Greatness does not lay in the office one holds. Greatness does not exist in the way a person looks or what one possesses. Greatness pours from character. Excellent character. Character that produces servant leadership, stirring the will to follow, bringing … Continue reading
Not my monkey, Not my circus. Love that. Means- it’s not my problem, said in an extremely funny way. Whatever it is that threatens to pull me down…. Whatever it is that seeks to destroy my peace… Whatever it is … Continue reading
~~ 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
For the love of God, stop. Stop acting like you can control life. Stop pretending you are actually in control. God is. He is the author of life. He numbers our days. Do you want your numbered days to be … Continue reading
Sometimes I ask myself what is God doing? Why this or that? We picture life a certain way. Then our picture changes. Why? I remember we’re not supposed to know why yet. We’re not supposed to know all the answers. … Continue reading
Obedience. Completely obeying what you know in your heart should be done. Even if it sounds nuts. If it goes against human logic. Ever pray about something? Yes, I know you have. Your answer comes and shockingly, you don’t like … Continue reading
Completeness. Perfectly sound. Intact. God promises us His peace. His perfect peace. His shalom. When the waters begin to sway your boat, He is there to speak peace over you. In the stillness of the night, He’s there to cover … Continue reading
It’s not about me or you. Life. Our lives are not to be lived for us. Really? Really. Jesus is our focus. Our lives should be lived for Him. To realize His purpose. To be used for His glory. Sometimes … Continue reading
Ok God. You can have this area of my life and this one over here, but not that one. My family needs You, but my job is fine. I’m doing fabulous with my job – well, actually my 2 jobs, … Continue reading
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
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
God is here. He is here in my room at this very moment. He knows my heart. He knows my deepest wishes. He sees every corner – the love for my husband and children…the fragile yet strong self-esteem…the hurt He … Continue reading
God is looking for you. You’re a wanted soul. Wanted for redemption. For a relationship with the One true God. Funny, though, because God knows just where to find you. But He has always given us a choice. To surrender … Continue reading
“Look unto Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God and there is none else.” Isaiah 45:22 Saved, yes, for all of eternity. From the punishment we richly deserve. But I think there’s … Continue reading
To regain. Recover. Exchange. God is our Redeemer. He exchanges our sinful selves for a pure soul worthy of heaven. Nothing we can do on our own merit. It’s through trusting in His saving grace. He redeems our souls, but … Continue reading
May we press into Jesus so that others see only Him through our hands, our words, and our self. May we focus so intently on Him that we forget our selfish troubles and our attitudes become pure. May we remember … Continue reading
What are yours? Your temptations? Believing the worst about someone because of your own personal wounds? Sneaking off early or wasting time at work because you feel you deserve it? Not correcting the clerk who hands you extra change? Embracing … Continue reading
When faced with complaining, you have an opportunity to witness God’s power. We cannot behave properly without God, so we must allow Him to work through us. Disgruntled situations provide freedom to let God move. But only if we choose … Continue reading
My dear mother shared this verse with me today: “But none of these things move me….” Acts 20:24 Paul goes on to explain his pristine focus on the mission God had entrusted to him. Earthly things didn’t move him. Including … Continue reading
Choose you this day whom you will serve. Joshua 24:15 Who is your master? Who are you serving? God? The flesh? Christians are quick to say God, of course. We do lots of business in God’s name. And most of … Continue reading
He has you where He wants you. Jesus. He places us in spots where He can use us. Do you ever wonder why He chose this spot? I do. Sometimes things don’t make sense. Logically. But that’s not our job. … Continue reading
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
It should be obvious I am Your child, Lord. That I spend time with You. Sweet Jesus, please give me Your eyes. I want to see things through Your lens. Your filter. I want to see things as they really … Continue reading
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
Everything. How will you respond to what life throws at you? When stress stares you in the face, how will you behave? Panicky? Unable to breathe? Grumpy pants? If that’s your response, your body will respond in fear. You will … Continue reading
Ever feel like you are trying too hard? Like you are holding everyone and everything up by yourself? It’s precarious. One small bump and everything can come crashing down. Falling into pieces. One word. Don’t. Let God carry everything. He … Continue reading
God Himself will restore you. 1Peter 5:10 Really? God, who created all things, will personally restore me? He cares that much about me? Yes, and more than we could possibly know. We are in His thoughts. He knows the number … Continue reading
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