“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday.” PsalmContinue reading “Commit to the Lord”
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When Things Go Wrong
“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 The Lord is good,a stronghold in a day of distress;He cares for those who take refuge in Him. NahumContinue reading “When Things Go Wrong”
Sharing Kindness
“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.“ Ephesians 4:32 HCSB “Show proper respect to everyone” 1 Peter 2:17a NIV In the busyness of daily life, we can easily overlook the needs of others. While on a writing retreat at a local restaurant, IContinue reading “Sharing Kindness”
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”