Psalm 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
All my early adult life, I existed on the premise that if I did what was expected of me, that everyone would accept me as I am. I thought that if I did what they want, they would accept me and not reject me.
Read MoreWe can’t escape the wait. We wait on something or someone daily. I’m looking out my window and waiting to see my lily burst out of its bloom.
It’s in the waiting that we have two choices. We can wait with anticipation, or we can wait with dread.
Regardless of what you’re waiting for, put your trust in Jesus.
Read MoreI always wondered what was going through the mind of the little boy who shared his lunch with Jesus and the five thousand that day.
Who knew that such a small sacrifice would feed so many?
Jesus is still doing this today. He’s using you and me, right where we are, to fulfill His Will.
Read More1 Samuel 17:37 – “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.”
Can you imagine getting ready to fight a battle with a giant? A human that towered over you? With no army or artillery, you were ultimately facing a daunting dilemma.
Read MoreIf you’ve never had a test, then you can’t have a testimony.
In school, I hated tests. I would get physically ill before taking a test. It wasn’t that I hadn’t studied, it was the fear of failure that scared me to death.
But, once I passed the test, I learned something new.
As it is with life. If we’re never tested with trials, how can we tell others our story?
Read MoreThe echoes of our lives can be happy, and sad.
Oh, how I remember the good times with my mom. She was full of laughter and had a peace about her that made everyone feel loved.
She’s gone now, but the memories still live on with me.
Read MoreYou wouldn’t go out of your house without a plan of what you’re going to do. You wouldn’t send your child off to school without a good breakfast. And, you surely wouldn’t go on vacation without planning ahead.
So think about this. What’s your plan for eternity?
Read MoreThe opening act of a play or movie can sometimes be very dramatic and enticing. It’s enough to lure you in to want to see more.
Evil can sometimes seep into our lives and before we know it, we’re sucked into a destructive lifestyle.
It’s a part of this life on earth, but we don’t have to give into fear.
Read More“The worst evils of life are those which do not exist, except in our imaginations.” This is a quote from Charles Spurgeon.
If you’re like me, your imagination can run wild and the next thing you know, the worst is about to happen.
But, if you trade those images with good thoughts, you’ll be amazed by the calmness in your spirit.
Read MoreI’m a worrier. There are times that trouble overwhelms me and fills my mind with grief.
I used to let it consume me until I couldn’t take it anymore. The only way I got through and will get through these discouraging times, is God.
Read MoreWhich came first, depression or anxiety? I’ve lived with both and can tell you that neither is fun.
Both are self-serving and hard to treat. Both conditions are very real and can destroy lives if not diagnosed and controlled, sometimes with medicine.
Instead of living in fear, get the facts from the Specialists; ask God for wisdom and give your fears to God.
Read MoreMy husband tells me that I can be very convincing at times. Some may call it stubborn.
But, we both know that my sense of direction is way off.
When we trust and truly believe in something that is very wrong (not within God’s word), it may cause us to stray from our faith.
Read MoreOne bad egg can ruin an omelet.
Just as one bad moment can ruin your whole day.
But you don’t have to let it. I look at each day as a gift. I’m breathing, able to walk and talk. I have enough to eat and have a roof over my head.
When something disrupts the day, look for an opportunity to put a positive spin on it.
Read MoreI’ve said this before, God is not a ‘Genie in a bottle.’ We just can’t wish for something selfishly and it appears.
You may be thinking of a totally different plan for your life, one that fulfills your own selfish desires, but God’s plan will ultimately be the best for your life. Quit fighting your destiny.
Read MoreIf I ask you today, “what is your purpose in life?,” what would you say? You might say, “I have no idea” or you may tell me exactly what you think your purpose is.
God created each one of us with a purpose in mind. And, ONLY God knows the answer to ‘your purpose in life.’
If you’re unsure, or really have no clue, just ask Him.
Read MoreThere are really no ‘do-overs’ in life. You have this one life and ultimately everyone of us will spend eternity, somewhere.
You may be thinking that you’ve done so many bad things, or you’ve strayed so far from God that there’s no hope, no point in trying to get things right.
Read MoreI recently got a new tool box, one where I could organize my tools and quickly find any tool for the task.
As a Christian, you will find that without your spiritual toolbox, you may get caught off-guard, or find yourself searching for the right words to comfort or encourage someone.
Read MoreIn order to plant and reap healthy flowers, you need the right soil, the right amount of water and sun. The substances needed for healthy flowers.
As a Christian, we are to grow, and in order to grow we need God’s word, which is our daily guide. We need the Holy Spirit to dwell in our hearts and we need to trust in the one who created the seed.
Read MoreI was reading instructions for a wood bee trap and a thought hit me. Are we, as Christians, giving our life to Christ and then setting it aside, or forgetting it?
Is living for Christ as passive as setting a trap? I hope not.
Read MoreWe don’t have to know where God’s leading us. We just have to trust that no matter where our journey is heading, trust Him, each and every day.
Every turn in the road, keep pressing on, knowing that His plans and His destinations are for our good.
God may not be able to prevent what happened to you, but He will lead you to something better.
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