The author reflects on the importance of intentionally building faith through prayer and scripture, while also recognizing personal responsibility in maintaining love and grace, especially during challenging moments. Despite experiencing hurt in marital interactions, the emphasis is on self-awareness and the need for mercy, grounded in a faithful relationship with God.
”Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!“ Psalms 27:14 When I wait on the Lord, He strengthens me in the process. I feel like it is in the waiting that He prepares us for what is coming. It feels like the... Continue Reading →
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 As we read this Scripture in Bible Study Sunday, I thought about what it means to be an orphan. Both parents have died. I recently was reading in the Old Testament how the farmers were told to leave the remnants for the... Continue Reading →
The writer reflects on the importance of spiritual foundations and the responsibility to pass on valuable teachings. Raised in church, they realize not everyone has had the same upbringing. Feeling compelled to teach and guide younger generations, they recognize the significance of their own strong foundation and the need to ensure others have the same.
Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward... Continue Reading →
”Now when the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord according to the directions of King David of Israel. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, “For... Continue Reading →
”Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying,... Continue Reading →
It sits empty Waiting for The next guest To take a seat And experience The power Of the Chair. Truth Pours out The tears stream Secrets ooze As the power of the chair Takes over. I have a secret, It isn't the chair But it makes it easier To blame the power of the chair... Continue Reading →
God promises to give a new heart and spirit, removing the hardness within us. Healing requires surrender to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to remove past pain and fear. Embracing this process brings transformation and the ability to help others find healing too.
”There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.“. Proverbs 12:18 I know at times I have been a person that speaks rashly, although for decades my heart has not been to hurt others with my words. I know others have experienced the... Continue Reading →
