A talkative soul lacks both the essential virtues and intimacy with God. A deeper interior life, one of gentle peace and of that silence where the Lord dwells, is quite out of the question. A soul that has never tasted the sweetness of inner silence is a restless spirit which disturbs the silence of others. […]
O Lord our God, let your sweet beauty and favor rest upon us. Come work with us, and then our works will endure; you will give us success in all we do. Psalm 90:17 A Blessing Of God The gift of God is that we all are blessed with is His Presence. This is our […]
So I placed armed guards behind the lowest parts of the wall in the exposed areas. I stationed the people to stand guard by families, armed with swords, spears, and bows. Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be […]
Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure. Do everything readily and cheerfully—no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air […]
“Spontaneous Faith resides in our inner spiritual core, and has a strong foundation of God’s Promises, which He whispers into our spirit, speaking into our soul the confidence: “It Is Well”. This is the best soul atmosphere to step out into a Great God Adventure with confidence and courage.” KimberlyMac I Respect And Admire All […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“It is no secret that grief has always fallen to people of greatness. Great is the easy conqueror, Yet the one who is wounded sore, breathless, all covered o’er with blood and sweat, sinks fainting, but fighting evermore~is greater yet.” L. B. Cowman Start With God There are many things in this life that I […]
A New Life Season I am starting a new life season today, one that I am not comfortable with. This scripture helps me to substitute my feelings that I can’t handle this difficult challenge with the truth, that I don’t have to muster up the strength to face it, I have that strength within me, […]
“Without God, there is no virtue because there is no prompting of the conscience… without God, there is a coarsening of the society; without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure.” Ronald Reagan Forever I will lift up my soul into your presence, Lord. Be there for me, God, for I keep trusting in […]
And now, what have I here?” says Yahweh. “Indeed, my people have been taken into bondage without cause while mocking rulers howl; and every day my name is continually despised!” says Yahweh. 6 “Therefore, my people will know the power of my name, and they will know in that day that I am the one […]
How dare the nations plan a rebellion. Their foolish plots are futile! 2 Look at how the power brokers of the world rise up to hold their summit as the rulers scheme and confer together against Yahweh and his Anointed King, saying: 3 “Let’s come together and break away from the Creator. Once and for […]
Hebrews 3: Hebrews Every house has a builder, but the Builder behind them all is God. Moses did a good job in God’s house, but it was all servant work, getting things ready for what was to come. Christ as Son is in charge of the house. 6-11 Now, if we can only keep […]
Good Morning ~ Good Manna “Just thinking of my troubles and my lonely wandering makes me miserable. That’s all I ever think about, and I am depressed. Then I remember something that fills me with hope. The Lord’s kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The Lord can […]