"But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles. They run and don't get tired; they walk and don't lag behind." Isiah 40:31 MSG Like I mentioned in my last blog a few weeks ago, no one likes to wait. And yet, the Bible is filled with examples and situations where God makes people wa[...]
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 ESV Beautiful Younger Soul, To you, I want to tell you that I know what you're going through is very painful. I know how much you're suffering since your mommy's death. You're living a lif[...]
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV Were you the child that wouldn’t raise your hand in class, even if you knew the answer? Or hide beh[...]
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” Prov 29: 25 (ESV). I shudder when I think about the impact making decisions based on what people think had in my life. I am not even talking about sinful decisions, just everyday life choices made from the perspective of pleasing man. Would I have chos[...]
"Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:32 & 33(ESV). What do we do in the face of fear? I have an obstinate streak. When I'm afraid, when I'm picturing the wo[...]
“He is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority. Those people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at supernatural beings without so much as trembling.” 2 Peter 2:10,11 NLT Opinions are too highly esteemed. We grumble and disrespect authority. We share our views[...]
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 (NIV) You have everything you need to be all He has planned for you. You are amazing! I can still remember the joy of realizing I really was a daughter of a King and, as a daughter, very much love[...]
"So do not fear, for I AM with you; do not be dismayed, for I AM your God, I WILL Strengthen you and Help you; I WILL uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV (emphasis mine). Selah! God's presence is so real! In the tenderness of His heart towards His children, God assures us not to fear and reminds us[...]
We’ve grown weary in the waiting. Waiting for the miracle, waiting for the breakthrough. Comfort has become our stronghold and complacency, our killer. We know that there is more. We can sense that there is greater, but here we sit comfortable and content: Content in the routine and the deadly rhythms that we’ve created f[...]
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was i[...]