God, My Strength- Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him. (Psalm 28:7 NIV) I find strength and joy in the Lord. When I feel overwhelmed, I know I can focus on His Word and all that […]
Trust-Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) I should never put any confidence in my flesh thinking that I can do anything apart from God. I know it is He […]
No More Condemnation-Romans 8:1 (NIV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1 NIV) Have you ever woken up feeling condemned? You could not put a label on it, but you felt guilty? I have experienced that myself, but I have learned […]
Give Where You Can- Luke 6:48 (NIV)
Give and it shall be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure that you use, it will be measured to you. (Luke 6:48 NIV) I have learned the importance of giving. It may be family, friends, or anyone in need. […]
When You are Weary- Mark 6:46 (NIV)
Thank goodness the weekend is here. I know many people dread the work week because some spend their eight or ten hours on the telephone dealing with patients or clients. I have been there so I know how draining it can be. When I am burned out from dealing with phone calls all day, I […]
Give Grouchy Some Thankfulness- Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 NIV) Have you ever woken up grouchy? Maybe you did not sleep well, and it didn’t matter which side of the bed you got up from, you felt as if the air had deflated your balloon. It can be […]
Forgive and Forget- Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13 NIV Have you ever had someone who just rubbed you the wrong way all the time? You forgive them but it is hard to forget. I know how that feels, […]
Love One Another- Psalm 133:1 (NIV)
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalms 133:1 KJV) It is important to be unified with our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ. We may not always agree on everything, but we should agree that we disagree and then continue to be in […]
Will You Lay Down Your Life- John 15:13 (NIV)
I do not always want to lay down my life for someone who has wounded me, but God has done this for me. Even though I have sinned, fallen short and would have died in my sin, He came and paid my sin debt by laying down His life. Be Encouraged! When you do not […]
Walk with the Spirit -Romans 8:1 (NIV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1 NIV) Have you ever woken up feeling condemned and you could not put a label on it, but you felt guilty? I have experienced that myself, but I have learned […]