Lord, Its me again. Thank you for always being there for me when I come to you. I know you want me to come more often. Thank you for the grace that covers me even as I try to do things my own way. I want to come to you first, but I usually get... Continue Reading →
"Ask and you shall receive." John 16:24 It is a scripture I know quiet well, yet often have such a hard time doing for myself. Growing up I didn't feel like I could ask for anything. I felt unimportant, despite being considered spoiled. by my siblings I learned how to manipulate to get things, but... Continue Reading →
So My people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest profit. Ezekiel 33:31 HCSB These words captured my attention, yet taunted me with the deep truth that is found in them. So... Continue Reading →
“For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, one — to each according to his own ability. Then he went on a journey. Immediately the man who had... Continue Reading →
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their... Continue Reading →
It is pitch black as we drive the dark country highway, except for passing cars and sporadic street lamps. Occasionally we pass an old country church; I can't see the name of the church, but the large cross let's me know that it's a church. At home, although much more brightly lit, stands a similar... Continue Reading →
Revelation 12:9-11 (KJV) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom... Continue Reading →
Nineteen years of marriage has taught me many things about love, relationships, myself, commitment, God, and communication, to name a few. Today my eyes were opened to another aspect that I had rarely considered. I was journaling out of John 15:4 (CJB) Stay united with me, as I will with you — for just as... Continue Reading →
The passage emphasizes the importance of humility before God, suggesting that true elevation comes from Him in His own time. The author reflects on personal experiences with pride and recognizes the need for surrender to avoid being humbled by circumstances. A prayer seeks forgiveness for pride and guidance in maintaining humility.
The scripture from 1 Peter 5:4 conveys that true leadership in God's way leads to a lasting reward when Jesus returns. While acknowledging personal shortcomings, the individual expresses a desire to influence others positively and views themselves as a work in progress in their spiritual journey.
Restoring Voice 