Scripture - And if we really know he is listening when we talk to him and make our requests, then we can be sure that he will answer us. Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises to listen to our prayers and answer. Application to my life - I very much dislike having... Continue Reading →
Scripture - And we are sure of this, that he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will. 1 John 5:14 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises to listen when we pray in line with His Word. Application to my Life - When I pray... Continue Reading →
Bound and Freed
Scripture - And I tell you this—whatever you bind on earth is bound in heaven, and whatever you free on earth will be freed in heaven. MATTHEW 18:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - God promises that what we bind in prayer is bound, what we free is freed. Application to my life -... Continue Reading →
The Lord Searches
Scripture - For the eyes of the Lord search back and forth across the whole earth, looking for people whose hearts are perfect toward him, so that he can show his great power in helping them. What a fool you have been! From now on you shall have wars. 2 Chronicles 16:9 Thoughts about what... Continue Reading →
God’s Household
Scripture - Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I am a fellow citizen with the rest of... Continue Reading →
The Household
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
Direct Access
Scripture - Now all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, may come to God the Father with the Holy Spirit’s help because of what Christ has done for us. Ephesian 2:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have direct access to God, through Holy Spirit. Application to my life - I don't need... Continue Reading →
Idle Words
My heart started to race. It felt as if it would leap from my chest. Heat flooded my body. My breath came quicker and was more shallow. Maybe i needed to hear it again, I heard it wrong. I went back to my phone and played it again. "you will give an account on... Continue Reading →
Scripture - “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 Thoughts about what this scripture means - The blessings of God are given to me. I can have great peace in my heart and mind. Application to my life - A troubled mind is a... Continue Reading →
Do We See?
I think we see what we have and what others don’t, but do we really stop and think about it? Do we really see the difference? Do we see that our community is weighted with suffering and burdened with injustice? Do we see that while we recklessly spend money on material goods for the sake... Continue Reading →
