I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) How easy is it to be still when you are going through problems and trials? How easy is it to say “Lord, I surrender this situation to you”, then not put your hands back into it? How easy is it to say “I am
Read More3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. (Psalm 61:3-4) As you go about your day, remember the Lord is with you. He is your shelter and strong tower from the
Read More9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9) We’ve all heard the phrase “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That phrase has been around quite a long time but it has great meaning to it. We
Read MoreDear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. 8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.9 Don’t
Read More22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22-23) For the last 10 years or so, I have canned foods on and off. I’m not consistent with it, but when I decide to
Read MoreWaiting On God My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. (Psalm 62:5) I never used to be a patient person, and it was something God had to work with me on. If there was a problem, I wanted it resolved right now. If I had decided to work on
Read MoreAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28) Earlier in the week, I was referred to the story about Samson where he ate the honey out of the carcass of the dead lion. This
Read MoreAs I was reading the Bible, I came upon the scripture above. I’ve read it several times before since the beginning of the year and may have even added it to something I have written. However, I felt the need to take a look at it again. I have found that with God, if I’m led to something multiple times, there’s always a reason…
Read MoreRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12:12) In difficult times, we wonder how it’s possible to remain hopeful, patient and in prayer. Our minds become distracted with the situation at hand and soon worry fills our minds as we watch the situation seem to become more problematic in time.
Read More17 “If you should say in your heart, ‘These nations are greater than I; how can I dispossess them?’— 18 you shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt: 19 the great trials which your eyes saw, the signs and the wonders, the
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