“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 →
“So then, my dear friends, stand firm and steady. Keep busy always in your work for the Lord, since you know that nothing you do in the Lord's service is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I like to be busy when I work. Too muchdown time and I quickly get bored andrestless, two things that... 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 →
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 →
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to what God has called him too. This is my rule to all the churches. I Corinthians 7:17 How many times have I tried toimitate another person and been disappointed when I didn't obtain the same results? I am not... Continue Reading →
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:13-14 I remember memorizing the scripture when my... Continue Reading →
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. I Corinthians 15:58 Sometimes it's easy to get sidetracked and my thoughts and think no one knows me. To think, no one sees the work I'm doing. I know it... Continue Reading →
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5 Many translations translate perseverance as endurance. We rejoice not... Continue Reading →
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another; not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer; contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality. Romans 12:10-13 We are called to walk alongside our brothers and sisters... Continue Reading →
“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.” James 1:22 This seems to be the scriptural theme for my day. Knowing what to do, but not doing it. The addict that can teach the class on what to do, but can’t apply it outside of treatment. The child... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 