Slowing Down- (Isaiah 40:31 KJV)
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 30:31) Why are so many people in a hurry? I see people rushing to and from, but why? Is there a […]
Give God Praise-Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
It is good to give praise to the Lord. He is deserving. When I think about creation and all that God has created, I am in awe. He keeps the earth functioning. He set the stars in space, the moon in its place and ordained when the sun will shine. How can I not […]
God Never Slumbers- Psalms 12:1-4 (NIV)
I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip- He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:1-4 NIV) […]
Better Health- Genesis 1:29 NIV
Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” (Genesis 1:29 NIV) In the garden of Eden, God gave Adam and Eve every leafy plant to eat. I have been thinking about […]
Gratitude-Philippians 4:4 (KJV)
Rejoice in the Lord always; and again, I say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4 KJV) I was able to get a load of laundry going, praise the Lord. The sun is shining and I am grateful. I think of all the tragedy’s that go on daily. There is fighting in other nations and peoples family members […]
Rejoice in the Season- Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is Holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) I am happy that it is a sunny day. I am looking for […]
Slow Down-Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
Just because I am stepping back, it doesn’t mean forever. I need a break. Burn-out can come when I least expect it. My body starts breaking down and then I struggle to recover. I read a book late last year about slowing down and now I understand. I need to see what’s right in front […]
To the Rock- Psalm 61:2 (NIV)
When I am sick in bed, and hardly mobile, where do I turn? I should turn to the rock that is higher than I. He is my healer and comforter. He knows which medicine will work best. He is my provider, sustainer, my all in all. When I ask Him to help me to recover, […]
In the Stillness-Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
I have returned from leading worship at a woman’s conference. The theme was ‘Be Still and Know That I Am God.’ I have found that being still before God, takes practice. My thoughts like to run with all the things that need to be done. I do like quiet time. It is in the quiet […]
Be on Guard- John 10:10 (NASB)
I have come to understand that all of us have a hitman who is trying to take us out. His name is Satan. I know we all have weaknesses and generational curses that come at us, but we must be wise. The enemy of our souls will use us against each other; he will […]