Just Let Go! Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV)
Today, I am reminded of the need to let go and let God do as He wishes. Sometimes I struggle with letting go, especially when it comes to my children. I find myself guiding them in the way I think they should go. It is only when I realize that I am not in control, […]
Seek Him First-Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
I see that many of my family members need to make the right decisions and follow the right paths. I know that leaning on Jesus and seeking His perfect will is the place to start. He will never lead me astray. If I seek Him with all my heart, I know I will receive the […]
God Cares for the Lonely- Psalms 25:16 (ESV)
I met up with an eighty-three-year-old for lunch today. She lives alone with her four cats. They are her family. I could see how much our visit meant. She was teary a few times. I want to be more aware of those who are lonely. I know many folks live alone and some have […]
Pray for One Another- James 5:16 (KJV)
Confess your faults to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16 KJV) I was given the opportunity to pray with a young lady today. She was waiting in the same office as my husband to have an MRI. […]
Tame the Tongue- James 3:8 (NIV)
Who can tame the tongue? Mine needs a lashing at times. It speaks when it should be silent and then I must repent. It truly needs to be tamed. If you deal with an untamed tongue, it takes work. It can be a battle. I am learning that I need to always be sensitive […]
In All Your Ways-Proverbs 3:6 (NASB)
It is the last day of January. It seems that the months fly by. I want to make the most of each day by being intentional. Intentionally loving my husband, children and grandchildren. I want to put others ahead of myself. I know I must put thought and prayers into it. What is my […]
God’s Faithfulness- I Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)
Do you ever struggle with balancing work, family and friends? I do. I try to put God and His word first every day, but I struggle with finding time for family and friends. I feel like when I take time for friends, I am neglecting family and vice versa. It takes practice. Each day […]
Warnings! Matthew 24:6-8 (NIV)
I hear about wars in the middle east and it concerns me for Israel and the United States. I know that the United States stands with Israel and as followers of Jesus, we should. I am praying for God’s wisdom to fill our President’s heart and mind. I also pray for the peace of […]
Chasing the Wind-Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NIV)
How can anyone chase the wind? It blows where it will. If I am chasing after material things, I will become empty. They cannot satisfy my soul. God is the lover of my soul. In Him, there is life to the full. In Him, I find all that I need. I have seen all […]
Seasons Change- Isaiah
The snow fell leaving us with about fourteen inches. My husband has been plowing the driveway for about an hour. It is so deep, he had to make several passes with his garden tractor with a snowblade. I don’t think we have had this much snow since two thousand and ten. Seasons change and […]