The writer desires to be a positive influence on others, expressing a commitment to waiting for guidance from God before speaking. They acknowledge past mistakes in misusing God's word and seek forgiveness. Their aim is to speak life and share God's word with humility, recognizing the importance of waiting on the Lord's guidance.
They soon forgot His works;They did not wait for His counsel, Psalm 106:13 This scripture is about the fickle memory of the Israelites. Delivered the miraculously from Egypt and provided for them yet they would quickly grumble wanting to return to captivity rather than depend on God. It's easy to want to say "I would... Continue Reading →
I am weary with my crying;My throat is dry;My eyes fail while I wait for my God. Psalm 69:3 Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me;Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Psalm 69:6 Waiting on God is not for the... Continue Reading →
“For Your salvation I wait, O Lord. Genesis 49:18 Other versions of the Bible say "I trust you for salvation." Waiting takes trust. If I don't trust that what I am waiting for will happen, I will not wait long. I remember when my children were little and the stores had true Black Friday sales. We... Continue Reading →
Noah released a dove after seven days, and then again after another seven days. This shows waiting for the right timing. The dove represents the Holy Spirit. Similarly, in life's storms, we need to wait on the Holy Spirit's guidance. It may feel confining, but waiting on Him ensures the right timing for our next steps.
The Psalmist encourages waiting patiently for the Lord, facing challenges with bravery and courage. Different versions interpret "wait" as trust, emphasizing the need for faith and dependence on God's timing. The writer's personal experience illustrates how trusting in God's faithfulness during difficult times can strengthen courage while waiting for His deliverance and purpose.
Today, Pastor Ness preached from Romans 7 about The Enemy Within. He contrasted the sin that we allow the flesh to hold on to versus living a life submitted to Jesus Christ and living by the power of Holy Spirit. He used the example of sin taking up residence, like a squatter in a rental... Continue Reading →
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 As we read this Scripture in Bible Study Sunday, I thought about what it means to be an orphan. Both parents have died. I recently was reading in the Old Testament how the farmers were told to leave the remnants for the... Continue Reading →
The heart reflects the true self, revealing terror, shame, and guilt. Despite serving God, inner darkness persists. Recognizing that others' behavior mirrors our own flaws is crucial for personal growth. Self-reflection is the catalyst for inner work, leading to a desire for every part to reflect Jesus.
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:5 There is something that mesmerizes me when flying at night. Love to see the lights down on the land from the sky. Beautiful lighting up the darkness. Like every time I have a night flight, I have a different revelation about... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 