A Straight Path- Psalm 37:23 (NIV)
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him. (Psalm 37:23 NIV) When I follow Jesus with all my heart, He directs my steps. It is amazing how my day takes shape as I follow Him. He makes my path straight. I may have planned something that I was going […]
A New Thing- Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:19 NIV) Change is not always easy for everyone. We like to keep things running smoothly; in the way we think it should go. […]
Just be Yourself-Psalm 139:14-16 (NIV)
Praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secrete place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for […]
Kindness is a Fruit-Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV) I enjoy helping others when there is a need. In the past, I was able to lift more weight than I can now. I do not think […]
Remember Me When I am Old-Psalm 71:9 (NIV)
Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. (Psalm 71:9 NIV) While experiencing another cold day, one might think of all the shut-ins who long to see a familiar face for a short visit. Many elderly people may only see a person who delivers […]
The Battle Within- Romans 7:15 (NIV)
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate, I do. (7:15 NIV) Why, so many times, do I do the things that I hate? I want to be kind, loving and forgiving but when I am persecuted, I want to retaliate, […]
An Eternal Home- 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV)
For we know that if the earthly tent that we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, and eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. (2 Corinthians 5:1 NIV) In the United States, we still have the privilege of fellowshipping in churches where many followers of Jesus, in other nations, […]
Your Gifts Matter! 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NASB)
Now there are variety of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. (I Corinthians 12:4-6 NASB) While spending time with my small grandchildren, I realize how very different we all […]
It is Comforting to Know! Psalms 139:7-8 (NIV)
Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. (Psalms 139:7-8 NIV) God is everywhere. I cannot hide from Him. He is the one who gives me strength even when […]
Enjoy Each Day! Proverbs 27:1 (ESV)
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. (Proverbs 27:1 ESV) I had a wonderful day with my mother. We went to lunch, did a little grocery shopping and then spent time at her home sharing about life. Our time ended with prayer, and I went home […]