Seek Wisdom-Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. Proverbs 9:10-12 NIV I need wisdom every day. I want to navigate with the right intensions, choosing the right path. I […]
Taste and See- Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. (Psalm 34:8 NIV) I am working on not rushing through a meal. I struggle with it. In the past I have worked jobs that had short lunch breaks or none. I got into the habit of eating […]
Be Thankful- Psalm 136:1 (NIV)
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1 NIV) I have learned, over the years, just how good God is. When I was hungry needing meat for my family, I prayed and God sent meat, through another who did not know what I had prayed. I am […]
Hope in God- Romans 15:13 (NIV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV) We all need hope. We dream about doing something and hope that someday it will come to pass. There is joy […]
Shine Your Light-Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NIV) Sometimes trials and failures snuff out the light inside us and we are not as effective in our witness for Jesus. We need to understand that we all struggle […]
When You Are Weary- Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 NIV) Sometimes we just run out of gas. We are burned out and weary. Just like an old dusty car that is on its last leg. When we find ourselves running on fumes, take time out, a day […]
Let Your Joy Remain-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) Bitterness stills our joy. I need joy, don’t you? I do not want to walk around feeling unhappy, do you? Forgive right away when someone hurts or […]
Love Speaks- 1Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8 NIV) God is love, complete and pure. If we belong to Him then we must love. I agree that there are folks that are harder to love because of the way they act but it is not impossible to […]
Give God Praise- Psalm 96:1 (NIV)
Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth. (Psalm 96:1 NIV) It is a new Monday, the start of the work week. We get to have a song in our heart to the Lord. We have the privilege and choice to make a difference and bring praise to […]
Rejoice- Psalm 122:1 (NIV)
I rejoiced when they said unto me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1 NIV) I am happy to fellowship with the body of Christ. It lifts my spirit, and I am glad. I feel refreshed to worship the Lord in the assembly. It is a time of sharing and […]