“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 →
“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 →
“You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.” Proverbs 16:9 As I read this passage, my mind thoughtabout a director in a movie and the role theyplay in a movie's plan. Wikipedia states “a filmdirector controls a film's artistic and dramaticaspects and visualizes the screenplay whileguiding the film crew and actors in... Continue Reading →
“So then, submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you.” James 4:7 Often times I want to resist the devil in my own strength. I tell myself I can keep him at bay, I can just say no, I can walk away and that it will make him... Continue Reading →
There are times in my life where I have looked for God everywhere, and then when I pause I find Him right where I am at. Today as my pastor was sharing a message entitled He is Powerful, he shared about many examples where Jesus moved in power based on the faith of the person... Continue Reading →
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.” Proverbs 3:5-6 I love this scripture. I first learned it in King James Version as a child, I love to read it in... Continue Reading →
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 I have been blessed over the years to sit under some really great pastors. I’ve learned from them. I receive from them. I’ve heard the messages, and for some... Continue Reading →
“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 →
