He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. Deer are so nimble. Unlike us. We tend to fall. A lot. But deer rarely stumble. God made them that way. When … Continue reading
Psalm 18: 33-36
Tag Archives: Trust
Daily Effort
Walking in life-giving steps requires daily effort. Deliberately stepping into what God has for you is a choice. It’s rather easy to stumble, falling into death. Death? Walking into self-pity. Agreeing with rejection. Joining with unloving. Listening to fear. Satan … 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
Pure Trust
Been reading about Abraham lately. Like so many of you, I’ve decided to read through the Bible yet again this year. So, I’ve come to Abraham. Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, more specifically. Can you even possibly imagine simply obeying … Continue reading
Securely Loved
Are you securely loved? By anyone here on earth? Have you the pleasure of knowing you are completely surrounded by that love? Completely safe through the knowledge you are absolutely securely loved? Do you have that from your folks? From … Continue reading
Hope
What is hope, really? Knowing the situation will improve. Seeing signs of improvement. Signs of hope. The dictionary defines hope as believing, desiring, or trusting. Do you have hope? Doesn’t matter what situation you are thinking of. Can be big … Continue reading
Be Still
Lord, what are Your thoughts this morning? Be still. Be still and know that I am God. I am above it all. Everything, big or small. I am above your children. I am above your husband. I am above your … Continue reading
Will You?
Will you keep trusting God when all looks wrong? Will you keep your faith as it looks like God has turned His back on you? Remember Job? Job kept his faith even as his entire life fell apart. Life as … 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
Relax
Uncertainty filling you up? Brain overwhelmed with what ifs? Good. What? Yes. It’s good. Why is it good that I am filled with angst? Because you are human. Not capable of knowing the future. It’s good to be reminded of … Continue reading
Never Ever Leaves
God has promised to never leave us. Never. Flip that. God has promised to always stay right by our side. With us. Right there. Literally. Deuteronomy 31:6 reminds us to be strong and of good courage…to fear not, nor be … Continue reading
Sit Still
We all know what to do. What God wants us to do. We are supposed to give Him our burden and trust He will take care of everything. That’s easy for the first second. Alright, maybe for the first few … Continue reading
Obedience
What happens when God closes a door or when He allows it to close? When it’s slammed in front of you? He opens a window. But where’s the window? Which one do we look through? Which window will give us … Continue reading
God’s Light
1 John 1:5 says, “…that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” No darkness in Him, period. No worry. No fear. No ugly attitudes. No selfish me monsters. No self-hatred. No pain. God is light … Continue reading
Rejecting Ourselves
Satan wants us to reject ourselves. He will desperately try to confirm the lies he places in our head. Allow me to say that again: Satan will desperately try to confirm the lies he places in our heads. He won’t … Continue reading
Beautiful Life
God is waiting to walk you into your beautiful life. Already there? That’s awesome. Truly a gift. Some of us aren’t. We want to, but we can’t. Why? Because we are holding onto remnants of the past. Ashes. Broken pieces … Continue reading
What a Friend
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. And what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. Friends bear each other’s griefs. Yes, we excitedly share our joys, too; however, when … Continue reading
Belief
I have a question. Why would Eve believe Satan over God? Back in the garden. At the very beginning of life. Satan asked Eve if God had really said they could eat from every tree in the garden, except one. … Continue reading
Solved
I see you. I saw you yesterday. When a situation arose, I got your attention. I was hoping you would react how we’ve practiced. When the moment came, you did well. You were momentarily upset, but quickly changed to anticipation. … 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
Shepherds
Ever wonder why all of heaven decided to announce the greatly anticipated Savior’s birth to lowly shepherds? Shepherds were simple. Lower than low. They brought the lamb to the high priest for the sacrifice. Shepherds served others. They were usually … Continue reading
Repeat Surrender
We must continue to surrender. Surrender to God afresh moment by moment if that’s what it takes. And trust that He will, in His time, defend you, righting the wrong. Or, in the mean time, provide you armfuls of grace. … 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
Ups and Downs
Life is full of seasons. Well, yes, seasons, but those are akin to the phases of life. I’m speaking of ups and downs. Highs and lows. The rain and the desert. Hills and valleys. There are times in our life … 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 23:4
~~ 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 23:2
~~ 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
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
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
God’s Timing
Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and hour justice … Continue reading
Stay the Course
Those words were whispered to me today. Stay the course. Trust in God´s plan. Knowing and believing He is in control. Even when you´re confused about what to do… Keep pursuing God. When hope seems to die regarding your precious … Continue reading
Change the Picture
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
His Perfect Ways
God is a good, good Father. Love that song. Except something in the song has always bothered me. Is He really perfect in all of His ways? Because when life goes down the toilet, it doesn’t seem so. I become … Continue reading
Worry and Dread
Ever work yourself into a worried frenzy? Consume your thoughts with worry and then your body simply shuts down? Worst case scenarios play out in your brain and you are completely convinced all heck will break loose? Think about the … Continue reading
Shalom
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
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
Anticipation or Expectation
Life is full of promise. Possibilities are brimming at every turn. Are you cheerfully anticipating God to work in your life, delivering His plan for your days? Or are you planning things yourself and expecting God to work your plan? … Continue reading
Our Focus
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
Slow Down
Have you ever asked God to spend your time? To fill it with His desires and needs for you? God has fashioned our brains brilliantly. Capable of so much. Sometimes we have many voices, one louder than the next, all … Continue reading
