“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philipians 4:6-7 (NLT)Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Cancer stole my peace and I didn’t realize how peaceful life was until I was diagnosed with cancer. All my problems that were so big suddenly became so small and I wished for those days to be back. I wondered if I ever will have days of big problems that really …
Focused Forward
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. (Proverbs 4:25) But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14) I am sure that I am not the only one, but recently, I have struggled with maintaining focused on what I am supposed to be accomplishing in this season. And as hurtful and uncertain these times are, I have had to dig deep recently to maintain momentum in …
Humble Yourself
He is able to humble those who walk in pride (Daniel 4:36) For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11) During my devotion time this morning, God reminded me to continue my journey through the book of Daniel which I started earlier this month, but I got a little sidetracked until I picked it back up again this morning. All I can say is if you have not read the book of Daniel recently, I encourage you to do so during this dry valley of a season we are …
Are You Tired of Being Tired
Are you tired of being tired? Are you growing weary in your walk? The Lord wants to give you rest. Matthew 11:28 says Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” I want to encourage you to lift your hands and pray. Praise God when you don’t feel like It, that is when you experience your breakthrough that is when God will restore you. Read the scriptures when your feeling discouraged, it will give your comfort when you apply it to …
Coronavirus and Leprosy Compared
Mark 1:42 “Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.” During Jesus’ time on earth a dreaded disease was leprosy. And those enduring leprosy lived isolated lives in the society. But Jesus had compassion on lepers as on others afflicted with some handicap or disease. And after healing one with leprosy, He even touched that one. I’m not sure how contagious coronavirus is but I’d be afraid to knowingly touch a victim. Therefore, facial masks and distancing, are being advised, Also I’m living in the confinement of my room. Scripture and prayer: Jesus said if the law requires …
What Can An Old Individual Do to Help
Scripture: “If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Though restricted to my room in my lift chair, I have access to my computer and can send email to many of my readers and know it can produce some interesting results. So during these, long, quiet hours, my type A personality will not allow me to just sit and twiddle my thumbs. I had some very interesting exchanges with …
He is Your Shelter in Place
Numbers 35: 13 And the cities that you give shall be your six cities of refuge (ESV) 1 Timothy 2: 3-4 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (ESV) I just finished reading through the book of Numbers and all I can say is “Wow”. This book has provided so much revelation regarding what we are experiencing as world right now. If you think about the times we are living in, we are literally …
His Rock, Your Wave
THE ROCK, His work is perfect; ALL HIS ways are entirely just. A faithful God, without prejudice, HE is righteous and true. (Deuteronomy 32: 4) Have you ever really examined a rock? I mean really examined it? Or even better, have you ever wondered why a rock is named a rock? Well, let us take a moment to get out of what we are thinking right now and shift to this topic for a few minutes. A rock is a solid mass that is formed by three different mechanisms but the running theme is that it is SOLID. …
Courage in the Crisis
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1: 9 (ESV) “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the Lord your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” Joshua 23: 10 (ESV) “And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed you. All have come to pass for you; …
I Pray
Pray Continually. (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16) My mom sent my husband and I two t-shirts last summer that read: “I PRAY“. I was not aware of its significance then, but wow have things changed since last summer. This t-shirt with just two simple words are so meaningful now and I am not sure if she knew what God was going to do through me but the words on this t-shirt have …
Humble Beginnings
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” 2 Chronicles 7: 14 Bible Verse for Meditation: 2 Chronicles 7:1 3-15 Humility. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Well, if we were having a conversation about this, I would probably tell you that when I think about this word, I often think of the character of Jesus and it is a word that we …
For the Road Ahead
Although we’ve taken a few trips, there are special trips we’ve planned for many years. One of these days we’re going to know it’s time and head out. Planning is essential. When you’re on a trip you’ve got to know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. You also need to know what sights you want to see along the way. Without planning it is easy to get mixed up and focus on the things you really didn’t intend to do. Many sights along the way easily become distractions. Distractions steal time, money, focus and joy. We …
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