“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.”Ephesians 6:11 When I think about a soldier with his full armor on, I picture someone ready to engage in battle. A warrior ready to fight. Another time where I have seen... Continue Reading →
“Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide... Continue Reading →
“You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you are king, supreme ruler over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 I was reading another scripture today, and had the thought “I wonder how Jesus felt seeing His creation for the first time from a human perspective?”. Did... Continue Reading →
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 The devotional today on Youversion was from Follow - a life of purpose. The writer shared that the world encourages us to follow our dreams, but Jesus said... Continue Reading →
So often I try to hide, and then I realize You are already there. You are ahead of me. I run, but You are again Already there. You don’t follow me; I’m running to You Even when I’m trying to get away. You know me better Than I even know myself You love me more... Continue Reading →
“We have courage in God's presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will.” 1 John 5:14 Today I want to share two things I wrote this week during my quiet time, they are both based on different scriptures, but tied to... Continue Reading →
“Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.”Psalm 143:8 I am so grateful that I can trust God’s love is constant, because sometimes I am not a very lovable person. I have a shirt... Continue Reading →
““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your friends, hate your enemies.’ But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”. Matthew 5:43-44 When I read about enemies, I often struggle, as I don't think. of people as enemies. There may be people I don't agree with... Continue Reading →
“But the earth will be as full of the knowledge of the Lord's glory as the seas are full of water.” Habakkuk 2:14 What an amazing thought that the world will have knowledge of God's glory. The devotion this morning described this as an intimate knowing, like Adam knew Eve. It is a beautiful picture.... Continue Reading →
“God offered him, so that by his blood he should become the means by which people's sins are forgiven through their faith in him. God did this in order to demonstrate that he is righteous. In the past he was patient and overlooked people's sins; but in the present time he deals with their sins,... Continue Reading →
