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
..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
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
When all the noise is stripped away, what is your focus? In the dark of night, what grips your soul? Worry? Dread? Fear? Or Jesus? In this world, we will have trials. But Jesus. In this world, we will struggle. … Continue reading
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Jesus never fretted. He knew He was completely loved by His father. Accepted. Cherished. Why do we fret? Yes, because we hold onto things, … Continue reading
Ever heard the phrase “He is already there?” Meaning, Jesus is already there. He’s in the past. He’s here now. And He’s in the future. He is already there. Already preparing for you. Ready and calm. It’s comforting, but only … Continue reading
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
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
Oh, Jesus, I see you. I am near. A face in the crowd. I see your aching eyes. I see what’s left of your precious body clinging to that horrid cross. I’ve been a witness all day. Your death is … Continue reading
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 For the love of God, stop. Stop acting like you can control life. Stop pretending you are actually in control. God is. He is … Continue reading
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Ever work yourself into a … Continue reading
The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 Completeness. Perfectly sound. Intact. God promises us His peace. His perfect peace. His shalom. When the waters begin to sway your boat, He is … Continue reading
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 Have you ever asked God to spend your time? To fill it with His desires and needs for you? God has … Continue reading
It’s time. I’m done. Not reaching out for prayer, that is. We must pray for each other. Because prayer makes all the difference in the world. So why are we NOT utilizing this gift God has left for us? This … Continue reading
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 I lifted my tear stained eyes … Continue reading
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 How many burdens do you keep? Or… How many burdens do you take back after you give them … Continue reading
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 Saved, yes, for all of eternity. From the punishment we richly deserve. But I think there’s more. … 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
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Who am I to question Almighty God? What gives me that right? His ways are above mine. He holds our future … Continue reading
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Make a list of your blessings. I know you … Continue reading
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 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. … Continue reading
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 Sometimes I feel like a hypocrite. Fraud. Someone who writes well and doesn’t listen to what she writes. Well, … Continue reading
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. Psalm 52:8 Everything. How will you respond to what life throws at you? When stress stares … Continue reading
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, ensures forever. Psalm 138:8 Ugh. I really don’t like even the word. Who does? Wait. Our children detest the word. When they ask us something and we … Continue reading
For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things. Psalm 107:9 You’re still holding the reins. Your life. You still want control. I do? Yes. How do you know? Easy. Every time you … Continue reading
He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me. Psalm 18:19 You’re so not worth it. You’ll never get it right. Life will always be one chaotic mess, so why try? … Continue reading
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 Disappointment is real, isn’t it? Life isn’t always a bed of roses. Heck, roses have thorns, but they … Continue reading
And again, I will put my trust in Him. Hebrews 2:13 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? … Continue reading
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