“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”Zephaniah 3:17 Can you picture the Lord rejoicing over you with exuberant joy? Or quieting your heart with His... Continue Reading →
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Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 1912-14 Grace Room Reflection I'm thankful that... Continue Reading →
Test the spirits
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does... Continue Reading →
We are Responsible
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17 Sin comes in many forms. There have been times in my life where I have felt condemned by a "man made rule." It was something that God convicted someone else of not something that... Continue Reading →
Speak no Evil
“Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.” James 4:11 The theme for my day must be... Continue Reading →
Keep the Faith
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith, it is a big word in five letters. It asks us to believe for the impossible, to take risks that seem insane,... Continue Reading →
Consistency of Holy Moments
And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:4 Consistency is something I struggle with. Except reading the Bible daily, I have a hard time doing things consistently. I know that consistency is what it takes to develop healthy habits, whether it's an exercise routine, a eating... Continue Reading →
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance?He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 God pardons our iniquity. Iniquity - Lexicon :: Strong's H5771 - ʿāôn, wickedness or sin. that causes Him to pass over our transgressions. Lexicon :: Strong's H6588 - pešaʿ-... Continue Reading →
Stronghold
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble;he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 When I think of the word stronghold, I typically think a negative terms. I picture root of bitterness or unforgiveness that creates a stronghold. In this verse, a stronghold is positive. Lexicon :: Strong's H4581 - māʿôz But in... Continue Reading →
Hold True
“Only let us hold true to what we have attained.” Philippians 3:16 These words convicted me "Hold true to what you have attained." I have been a Christian about thirty-eight years. How many truths have I attained, but not held on to? I only need ready back through my journals and see lessons that... Continue Reading →
