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” REJOICE IN OUR CONFIDENT HOPE. BE PATIENT IN TROUBLE AND KEEP PRAYING.” ROMANS 12:12 Trouble always seems to find us. It doesn’t matter where we are or what we are doing, evil seems to be right around the corner. The devil seems to be right behind us at every turn. We, however, have theContinue reading “REJOICE AT ALL TIMES”

” PEOPLE DO NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE; RATHER, WE LIVE BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES FROM THE MOUTH OF THE LORD.” DEUTERONOMY 8:3 Just as our cars and trucks run on fuel to keep them going, so too, do our bodies run on fuel. It is necessary that we eat the right foods toContinue reading “LIVING BY THE WORD OF GOD”

” AND YOU MUST COMMIT YOURSELVES WHOLEHEARTEDLY TO THE COMMANDS THAT I AM GIVING YOU TODAY. REPEAT THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN TO YOUR CHILDREN. TALK ABOUT THEM WHEN YOU ARE AT HOME AND WHEN YOU ARE ON THE ROAD, WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BED AND WHEN YOU ARE GETTING UP. TIE THEM TO YOURContinue reading “THE CLOSENESS OF OUR GOD”

” EVERY WORD OF GOD PROVES TRUE. HE IS A SHIELD TO ALL WHO COME TO HIM FOR PROTECTION.” PROVERBS 30:5 Our Lord God in heaven is truth! His holy word provides us with his truth each day as we read it and meditate upon it. It is very hard for me to sometimes believeContinue reading “LIVING IN THE SPIRIT”

” HIS FAITHFUL PROMISES ARE YOUR ARMOR AND PROTECTION.” PSALM 91:4 Violence in our great nation has become a norm rather than an exception. The children in our schools as well as those of us who merely walk down the aisles of Walmart are open to the relentless evil that lurks at every turn. ItContinue reading “OUR ARMED GUARD”

” AND WE KNOW THAT GOD CAUSES EVERYTHING TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE GOD AND ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE FOR THEM.” ROMANS 8:25 As a human being living in this world, I have had my share of problems in life, just as everyone has. However, I have learnedContinue reading “ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE”

” SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE AND HE WILL GIVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART.” LUKE 12:31 When I stay focused on God’s word, I find that my life seems to flow in the right direction. As I walk through my day, I know that I must stay focused on myContinue reading “SEEKING GOD’S KINGDOM”

” LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN HIS WAYS, OBEY HIS COMMANDS, HOLD FIRMLY TO HIM, AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND ALL YOUR SOUL.” JOSHUA 22:5 As I continue to live in God I continue to learn. I’ve learned that what I think I know I really don’t know. I knowContinue reading “LOVING THE LORD JESUS WITH ALL THAT YOU HAVE!”

” HE CALMED THE STORM TO A WHISPER AND STILLED THE WAVES.” PSALM 107:29 It doesn’t seem possible to walk through a complete day without some kind of problem rising up to defeat me. I rise each morning thanking my Lord God in heaven for another day on this earth. I thank him and praiseContinue reading “THE STORM OF THE DAY”

“AND YET, O LORD, YOU ARE OUR FATHER. WE ARE THE CLAY, AND YOU ARE THE POTTER. WE ARE ALL FORMED BY YOUR HAND.” ISAIAH 64:8 Each of us was individually formed by the hand of God. We each have our own characteristics, our own beauty and our own distinguished look. When the Lord createdContinue reading “OUR GOD THE POTTER”

” HE WAS HANDED OVER TO DIE BECAUSE OF OUR SINS, AND HE WAS RAISED TO LIFE TO MAKE US RIGHT WITH GOD.” ROMANS 4:25 I often set and ponder why my Lord Jesus would go to the cross and die such a terrible death. Each time I begin to think of this the LordContinue reading “BEING RIGHT WITH GOD”

” ABRAHAM NEVER WAVERED IN BELIEVING GOD’S PROMISE. IN FACT, HIS FAITH GREW STRONGER, AND IN THIS HE BROUGHT GLORY TO GOD. HE WAS FULLY CONVINCED THAT GOD IS ABLE TO DO WHATEVER HE PROMISES.” ROMANS 4: 20-21 ” AND BECAUSE OF ABRAHAM’S FAITH, GOD COUNTED HIM AS RIGHTEOUS.” ROMANS 4:22 It is very easyContinue reading “BELIEF AT IT’S FULLEST”

” THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON FACES MANY TROUBLES, BUT THE LORD COMES TO THE RESCUE EACH TIME.” PSALM 34:19 ” TAKE REST ALL YOU WHO PRAY TO THE LORD. ” ISAIAH 62:6 I know that in my life I have troubles and struggles each day. Some are mental and others are physical. Some are caused byContinue reading “WE ARE RESCUED!”

” AND SO, I TELL YOU KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR. KEEP ON SEEKING AND YOU WILL FIND. KEEP ON KNOCKING AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. FOR EVERYONE WHO ASKS, RECEIVES. EVERYONE WHO SEEKS, FINDS. AND TO EVERYONE WHO KNOCKS, THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED.” LUKEContinue reading “THE PERSISTENCE OF PRAYER”

” LOOK, I HAVE GIVEN YOU AUTHORITY OVER ALL THE POWER OF THE ENEMY. ” LUKE 10:19 When our God in heaven sacrificed his one and only son Jesus Christ, he provided to each of us the opportunity to not only receive his salvation for our lives, his healing in our lives, and his forgivenessContinue reading “THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD”

” SO, BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID AND DO NOT PANIC BEFORE THEM. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL PERSONALLY GO AHEAD OF YOU. HE WILL NEITHER FAIL YOU NOR ABANDON YOU.” DEUTERONOMY 31:6 When I grew up, I was always trying to be someone I wasn’t. I would intently watch othersContinue reading “BE WHO GOD MADE YOU TO BE”

“WHO CAN LIST THE GLORIOUS MIRACLES OF THE LORD? WHO CAN EVER PRAISE HIM ENOUGH?” PSALM 106:2 The mighty miracles of God are all around me. As I continue to read and meditate upon God’s Word each day, I become so blessed by his presence in my life. As I begin to meditate and readContinue reading “GLORIOUS MIRACLES”

” THIS GOOD NEWS TELLS US HOW GOD MAKES US RIGHT IN HIS SIGHT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED FROM START TO FINISH BY FAITH. AS THE SCRIPTURES SAY, ‘ IT IS THROUGH FAITH THAT A RIGHTEOUS PERSON HAS LIFE.’ ” ROMANS 1:17 Faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is where it all starts. WithoutContinue reading “HAVE FAITH, FAITH AND THEN MORE FAITH!”

” IF ANY OF YOU WANTS TO BE MY FOLLOWER, YOU MUST TURN FROM YOUR SELFISH WAYS, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY AND FOLLOW ME.” LUKE 9:23 Everyday that I am able to open my eyes and observe this beautiful creation called earth I know that my day will probably not be perfect. As aContinue reading “OUR DAILY CROSS”

” AND YOU MUST LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART, SOUL AND STRENGTH.” DEUTERONOMY 6:5 As I come before my Lord each day, I have learned that it is most beneficial that I come with praise and thanksgiving. My Lord loves my praises, and he wants to hear my gratitude forContinue reading “HEART, SOUL, AND STRENGTH!”

” LET THEM TURN TO THE LORD THAT HE MAY HAVE MERCY ON THEM. YES, TURN TO OUR GOD, FOR HE WILL FORGIVE GENEROUSLY.” ISAIAH 55:7 It doesn’t matter how unfaithful we become or how far away we run from the Lord our God he is forever faithful. If we just turn around and runContinue reading “OUR GENEROUSLY FORGIVING GOD!”

” THE LORD IS COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL, SLOW TO GET ANGRY AND FILLED WITH UNFAILING LOVE.” PSALM 103:8 I thank the Lord everyday for his love and compassion in my life. I can truly testify that I am a prime example of those who love the Lord but often times strays from his word. IContinue reading “OUR COMPASSIONATE LORD!”

” THE LORD DIRECTS THE STEPS OF THE GODLY. HE DELIGHTS IN EVERY DETAIL OF THEIR LIVES. THOUGH THEY SHOULD STUMBLE THEY WILL NEVER FALL, FOR THE LORD HOLDS THEM BY THE HAND.” PSALM 37:23-24 As we continue to build our faith, we continue to trust our Lord more faithfully in all areas of ourContinue reading “THE HAND OF THE LORD”

” THE LORD TAKES PLEASURE IN ALL THINGS HE HAS MADE.” PSALM 104:31 Our Lord God in heaven created the heavens and the earth for a distinct reason. He created you and me for fellowship with him. He loves us and wants us to succeed in everything we do. He is our Father and wantsContinue reading “THE PLEASURES OF THE LORD OUR GOD!”

” MY THOUGHTS ARE NOTHING LIKE YOUR THOUGHTS, says the Lord. AND MY WAYS ARE FAR BEYOND ANYTHING YOU COULD IMAGINE.” ISAIAH 55:8 ” FOR AS THE HEAVENS ARE HIGHER THAN THE EARTH, SO MY WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN YOUR WAYS AND MY THOUGHTS HIGHER THAN YOUR THOUGHTS.” ISAIAH 55:9 WOW! What explanation points ourContinue reading “GOD’S THOUGHTS”

” SEEK THE LORD WHILE YOU CAN FIND HIM. CALL ON HIM NOW WHILE HE IS NEAR.” ISAIAH 55:6 As troubled times continue to surround us, we can rest assured that our Lord God is still very close. Jesus continues to set at God’s right hand continuing to plead our case before him. He hasContinue reading “THE URGENCY OF CHRIST”

” THE LORD IS LIKE A FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN, TENDER AND COMMPASSIONATE TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.” PSALM 103:13 Our God in heaven provides you and me many promises throughout his holy word. In order for us to be beneficiaries of his promises we must believe and then receive. Many times, we seem toContinue reading “FEED YOUR FAITH DAILY”

” WHAT YOU SAY FLOWS FROM WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART.” LUKE 6:45 The words that we speak are extremely powerful. The bible tells us that our tongue is like a double edge sword. It can speak evil as well as good. Of all the lessons to be learned the taming of the tongue isContinue reading “WORDS FROM THE HEART”

LET ALL THAT I AM PRAISE THE LORD.” PSALM 104:1 We all go through difficult times in our lives. Unfortunately, we sometimes stray from the path in which our Lord has intended for us. It is very easy to get down in the mouth and begin to feel sorry for ourselves. It is easy toContinue reading “PRAISE HIM ALWAYS!!!”

” BUT THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES BIRTH TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE.” JOHN 3:6 The Holy Spirit is the third person of our God almighty: God the Father, God the Son and the precious Holy Spirit of God. John 3:6 plainly tells us that the Holy Spirit gives birth to the Spiritual life. You and IContinue reading “BIRTH IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFE”