“What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature.” Galatians 5:16 I feel like sometimes we blame the enemy for what is really our human nature. It is easier to see everything as white and black, as good and evil, or... Continue Reading →
“I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.” Jeremiah 31:25 I am weary. This week has been long. I have slept, I am just physically and emotionally exhausted. My schedule has been full and I know this time of the year takes its toll... Continue Reading →
“Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24 This passage is what Craig Groeschel calls a dangerous prayer. One of those prayers that are easy to quote but much harder... Continue Reading →
“Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 I have often went through life asking God to commit to my plans. As someone who generally likes schedule, structure and control, I admit waiting on God’s plans and timing often get in my way. Although hard to admit, I... Continue Reading →
“Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.” Ephesians 4:29 I think sometimes we use scriptures like this to justify not correcting a brother or sister in Christ. We equate... Continue Reading →
“The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12 God’s Word cuts away the things that don’t belong in our life. Somethings... Continue Reading →
“For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 There are a lot of areas in my life I make excuses for not following through on what I feel like God has called me to do. Every excuse... Continue Reading →
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.” Proverbs 29:25 Lately I have been second guessing everything I consider to be true of myself. I shared yesterday that although I consider myself content, in a recent study I recognized areas of discontentment.... Continue Reading →
“My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure.”James 1:2-3 This scripture has came up a lot in the past few days in different devotions and readings Ihave been in. When... Continue Reading →
“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 →
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