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Confidence in the Lord

“We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do what we command.” 2 Thessalonians 3:4 HCSB “So don’t throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” Hebrews 10:35 HCSB “When all our enemies heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated and lost their confidence, for they realizedContinue reading “Confidence in the Lord”

The Victory in Jesus

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” 1 Corinthians 15:57 HCSB “No, in all these things we are more than victorious through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 HCSB “For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. Now His commands are not aContinue reading “The Victory in Jesus”

In God’s Hands

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 HCSB As I sit in my special lift chair, I imagine God’s hands gently holding me. WeContinue reading “In God’s Hands”

Abide in Jesus

“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me.” John 15:5 HCSB “If you keep My commands you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in His love.”Continue reading “Abide in Jesus”

The Living Light

“But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 HCSB Every time I see the sun’s light streaming down from above, I am reminded of God’s faithful presence inContinue reading “The Living Light”

Pray More, Worry Less

“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ As my husband walked past a parked car, he noticed there was aContinue reading “Pray More, Worry Less”

The Fear of God

“furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:3-6Continue reading “The Fear of God”

It Is Well

“Many adversities come to the one who is righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” ‭‭Psalm ‭34‬:‭19‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ “My soul, praise the LORD, and all that is within me, praise His holy name. My soul, praise the LORD, and do not forget all His benefits.” ‭‭Psalm ‭103‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭CSB‬‬ It Is Well It isContinue reading “It Is Well”

Preparing for Peace

“Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 HCSB “‘Though the mountains move and the hills shake, My love will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken,’ says your compassionate LORD.” IsaiahContinue reading “Preparing for Peace”

Sticky Situations

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 HCSB “Who is a God like You, removing iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of His inheritance? He does not hold on to His anger forever, because HeContinue reading “Sticky Situations”