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“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 HCSB “He Himself has said, I will never leave you or forsake you. Therefore, we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do toContinue reading “Surrender”

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the Lord.” Lamentations 3:25-26 HCSB “The course of my life is in Your power; deliver me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors.” Psalm 31:15 HCSB WeContinue reading “God’s Timing”

“‘For I know the plans I have for you’—this is the Lord’s declaration—‘plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 HCSB “Mankind, He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and toContinue reading “Living on Purpose”

“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20 HCSB  “Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10 HCSB “But if we walk in the light as He HimselfContinue reading “Better Together”

“Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the man who carries out evil plans.” Psalm 37:7 HCSB “He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but man cannot discover the work GodContinue reading “Not Ready”

“I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16 HCSBContinue reading “Car Wash”

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV “Teach me Your way, Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 NASB Many times the tasks on our to do listsContinue reading “My Soul Be Still”

‭‭ “A wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance.” Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ “The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.”‭‭‬‬ Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬ ‭HCSB Learning can be overwhelming at times. When I taught first grade, my students were learning how toContinue reading “Lots of Learning”

“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” Exodus 34:6b ESV “Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10 HCSB “Your every action must be done inContinue reading “Grace and Space”

“Lord, I call to You; my rock, do not be deaf to me. If You remain silent to me, I will be like those going down to the Pit.” Psalm 28:1 HCSB “God, do not keep silent. Do not be deaf, God; do not be idle.” Psalm 83:1 HCSB We all experience times when GodContinue reading “When God is Quiet”