Scripture - And we are sure of this, that he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will. 1 John 5:14 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises to listen when we pray in line with His Word. Application to my Life - When I pray... Continue Reading →
Bound and Freed
Scripture - And I tell you this—whatever you bind on earth is bound in heaven, and whatever you free on earth will be freed in heaven. MATTHEW 18:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - God promises that what we bind in prayer is bound, what we free is freed. Application to my life -... Continue Reading →
The Lord Searches
Scripture - For the eyes of the Lord search back and forth across the whole earth, looking for people whose hearts are perfect toward him, so that he can show his great power in helping them. What a fool you have been! From now on you shall have wars. 2 Chronicles 16:9 Thoughts about what... Continue Reading →
God’s Household
Scripture - Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I am a fellow citizen with the rest of... Continue Reading →
The Household
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
Direct Access
Scripture - Now all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, may come to God the Father with the Holy Spirit’s help because of what Christ has done for us. Ephesian 2:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have direct access to God, through Holy Spirit. Application to my life - I don't need... Continue Reading →
Scripture - “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 Thoughts about what this scripture means - The blessings of God are given to me. I can have great peace in my heart and mind. Application to my life - A troubled mind is a... Continue Reading →
His Heir
Scripture - And because we are his sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, so now we can rightly speak of God as our dear Father. Now we are no longer slaves but God’s own sons. And since we are his sons, everything he has belongs to us, for that is... Continue Reading →
My weakness
In the social work profession, I am trained in strengths perspective. This perspective is about focusing on the strengths and abilities rather than deficits. I can typically find strengths in the most difficult of circumstances. Most people have a hard time seeing their strengths. However, they can tell you in great length their faults. Most... Continue Reading →
Seed of Abraham
Scripture - And now that we are Christ’s we are the true descendants of Abraham, and all of God’s promises to him belong to us. Galatians 3:29 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am Abraham's seed, and heir of the promise Application to my life - I know that the next focus of my... Continue Reading →
