“He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. He led me to a place […]
“For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all! O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, […]
Forget about what’s happened and don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message Bible On This Day God Is Present With Us, Are We Present With Him? We may have had an absolutely horrible day yesterday, […]
Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God. Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who equip yourselves with burning torches! Walk by the light of your fire, […]
“Faith, and hope, and patience and all the strong, beautiful, vital forces of piety are withered and dead in a prayerless life. The life of the individual believer, his personal salvation, and personal Christian graces have their being, bloom, and fruitage in prayer. Trust is faith that has become absolute, approved, and accomplished. When all […]
He gives quietness in the midst of the raging storm. As we sail the lake with Him, reaching deep water and fa from land, suddenly, under the midnight sky, a mighty storm sweeps down. Earth and hell seem mobilized against us, and each wave threatens to overwhelm our boat. Then He rises from His sleep […]
My Father’s house has many dwelling places. If it were otherwise, I would tell you plainly, because I go to prepare a place for you. And when everything is ready, I will come back and take you to myself so you will be where I am. And you already know the way to the place […]
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently […]
Psalm 56:9 The very moment I call to you for a father’s help the tide of battle turns and my enemies flee. This one thing I know: God is on my side! 10 I trust in the Lord. And I praise him! I trust in the Word of God. And I praise him! 11 What […]
No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience [nor is any temptation unusual or beyond human resistance]; but God is faithful [to His word—He is compassionate and trustworthy], and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability [to resist], but along with the […]
Success Is A Slippery Slope In our human condition, we get obsessed with so many things, trying to “feel” good enough, be accomplished and successful. When, truly, chasing our feelings, is not a good choice, only if you like dead ends! Yes, and a second truly is this fact, that our only success, comes from […]
Resilient Sand dunes take a lot of beating from the violent storms that bring in strong waves that crash into them, yet they still stand. (Ephesians 6:12-18) Sometimes when I see a beautiful sand dune, I think of how resilient we are in Christ Jesus. Delivered I am still here; I am still serving and […]
Listen Up To: What Faith Can Do By Kutless Romans 5:2-5 Our faith guarantees us permanent access into this marvelous kindness “grace.” that has given us a perfect relationship with God. What incredible joy bursts forth within us as we keep on celebrating our hope of experiencing God’s glory! 3 But that’s not all! Even […]
Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). The Amplified Ephesians 4:13 Growing On “When lots of things are going […]
First Step Out Wouldn’t it be amazing if our first step out each day was down, face down before our God in reverent awe, in humble respect, in willful submission to all things Him? Wow, giving God total access to our lives, to our heart, soul, will, mind and spirit, this is real life, this […]