I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. (John 10:14 NIV) The Word says, and I’ve heard it elsewhere too, that a flock of sheep knows its own shepherd’s voice and won’t respond to another shepherd. It is true of my relationship with the Lord. I respond only to Read More
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness, he will bring forth justice. (Isaiah 42:3 NIV) Life isn’t easy. Some days, even getting out of bed to face the day can be a truly daunting task. Because sin entered the world and corrupted God’s perfect
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Thank you for allowing me to see the blessing of this beautiful Sunday morning, Lord. I love you with all that I have and all that I am!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. (Proverbs 3:5 NIV) Lord, how it must amuse you when we attempt to orchestrate the details of our days as if everything were under our control. It’s only when You are involved in our plans that things go smoothly.
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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be
I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel. (Psalm 71:22 NIV) I might not be able to praise you with an instrument, Lord, but I can still thank you for your faithfulness. When I’m folding laundry, I can
I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no god. (Isaiah 45:5) Lord, as I go about my day today, show me any “gods” I have placed before You. Please help me to look honestly at how I spend my time and my money. Does one of these areas of
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. (Job 23.10) NIV It’s good for me to be able to see my difficulties as “proving grounds” for my growing trust in you, Lord. From difficulty finding fulfilling work to bills, I’m struggling with a disagreement
Welcome to a new day granted to you by our Savior. May you experience overwhelming joy and be completely and utterly blessed today!
Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash his waist. (Isaiah 11:5 NIV) A sash or belt may not seem like a big thing today. In our fashion-savvy culture, these items are mainly worn as accessories. Though they might look nice, a belt and sash are not mandatory elements of our wardrobe. This was
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