Seek Truth-Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. (NASB) Recently, I have been gaining understanding. I desire to go deeper in my understanding of what is righteous and what is not. It has brought me to pagan practices that have crept […]
Follow God’s Plans-Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you hope and a future. (NASB) In life we are given work assignments. We apply for a job and if hired, the boss gives us our job assignment. If we go to school […]
God Cares! -I Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (I Peter 5:7) Sometimes the cares of life can get us down. It is hard not to focus on the trial. When difficult things arise, it can hit us hard. We are caught off guard for we are not expecting, a sudden death of […]
Let Go and Trust-Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB) Letting go is not always as easy as it sounds. We seem to keep holding on to what we think is best for […]
Words Can Hurt- Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NASB) What do you do when someone pushes that button, you know, the one that sends you in a rage or totally […]
Changed- Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (NASB) Changing your way of thinking is not always easy. You may have formed bad habits from childhood. […]
Follow Jesus-Acts 21: 11-13
Following Jesus does not always mean that you do what others ask of you. You may be asked to lead a group, but you decline. You may be called upon to help somewhere else and you feel led to accept. You may feel guilty for declining because you accepted the latter, but it is […]
Let Love Rain Down-I Peter 4:8
Some people are just hard to love. Some are stubborn, rude, and uncaring about anyone else’s needs but their own. I really struggle being around them, but when they are family members, a choice to love amid their self-centeredness is the right thing to do. I desire to find creative ways to love them to […]
Weeping May Last for a Night-Psalm 30:5
Weeping lasts for a night but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) Losing someone you dearly love is difficult. Soon after your loss, you may find yourself starting to call or text not realizing, in the moment, they are gone. A favorite song or place comes to mind and tears pour once again. […]
Cloudy is the Day-Matthew 5:45
Today is cloudy and the rain is pouring. I try to remember that the blue sky and the sun are just above the clouds. I know it must rain for the grass to grow and the flowers to bloom. Also, in March, it could snow instead of raining. I know that God brings good […]