Give Thanks-1st Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus. (Thessalonians 5:18 NIV) I am so thankful for a bright sunny day. The birds are busy eating at my feeder, and I am sure, making nests for their eggs. It is important to me to be thankful in every good and not […]
The Right Thing to Do-Psalm 5:12 (ESV)
The Right Thing to Do For you bless the righteous, Oh Lord, you cover him with favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:12 ESV) When a parent dies, not everyone wants to step in and clean up what is left. Many will pass it on to the other siblings. The weight of doing what […]
In all circumstances, Choose to Bless God- Psalm 34:1 (KJV)
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalm 34:1 KJV) I have the wonderful choice to bless the Lord each day. When I get up and when I lie down, I choose to bless the Lord. I realize that my day may not be […]
God is Our Refuge- Psalm 46:1 (NASB)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1 NIV) When I find myself becoming discouraged, it is then that I must remember how God has helped me in the past. I smile when I see how He so lovingly takes care of me and my needs. His intervention […]
God’s Eyes are Watching-2 Chronicles 6:19 (ASB)
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars. (2 Chronicles 6:19 ASB) I pray my eyes stay single, full of light. It is […]
Think Positive- Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. (Philippians 4:8 NIV) There is a lot going on in our nation, many things that we do not have full understanding. It […]
Drop the Baggage! 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV) I need to let go of the excess baggage that I am carrying. I need to stop listening to other folks’ dramas when they are unwilling to change their […]
Who is Truth- John 14:6 (NIV)
Jesus answered, I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6 NIV) In a world of chaos and uncertainty, where can I look for truth? Many look at the newspaper, listen to the media or even the literature they have […]
Clay in the Potter’s Hand- Jeremiah 18:4 (NIV)
But the pot He was shaping from the clay was marred in His hands; so, the Potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to Him. (Jeremiah 18:4 NIV) I am glad that God did not turn His back on me, when I was at my worst, as people did. He, […]
The Old Man- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV) Patience is a virtue but sometimes, stupidity gets on my last nerve and my fuse that has already been shortened a notch or two, makes it hard to not act out. It […]