“I will bless the Lord at all times.” Psalm 34:1 When we praise our heavenly Father and glorify His Holy name, the focus of our attention is removed from our own, limited lives. When we turn the attention of our inner heart onto Christ – the Author and Finisher of our faith; the Sustainer of […]
“If you sit down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lay down and your sleep will be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 Friends, God longs to use the circumstances of our lives to mold our mind, craft our character, and chase away the fears that threaten to slither in, paralyzing us and rendering us ineffective. […]
“He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.” Psalm 146:3 The Creator of the universe is also the Great Physician who lovingly attends to our individual needs when we submit to His Will. He is in the business of healing broken and wounded hearts. It doesn’t matter how complex your problem or how heavy […]
“Our Lord is above ALL gods.” Psalm 135:5 Friends, our God is Great! If we believe this, then we can survive whatever problems come our way. We don’t have to deal with them; we can turn them over to Him. Let us do whatever it takes to be right before God in every situation, and […]
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 The promises of God were given as encouragement to the church. As Christians we know that God’s Word is true, His judgements […]
“Blessed is the man who TRUSTS in the Lord, and whose HOPE is the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:7 We are called blessed when we place our trust not in our paycheck, nor our job security, nor our family, nor our friends, but in the Lord. He created us to be connected to Him. We grow—similar to […]
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 Our lives are like grass, which appears as a vapour for a little while and then vanishes away. Man’s glory is likened to both the grass of the field, which dries up in the noon-day sun and the short lived flowers, which droop and […]
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” Isaiah 59:1 In what situation does it seem that sin and evil have the upper hand over you? Where in your life do you need God’s grace and mercy? Though sin abounds, sin is not infinite. […]
“I will Praise YOU for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:14 Growing to be like Christ is a serious challenge that we would rather avoid. Nevertheless, God is not easily discouraged and persists in working in our lives to bring about His […]
“Is anything too hard for the Lord?…Genesis 18:14 Have you ever felt depressed, terrified, uneasy about the future? These unanswered questions and unfulfilled desires can lead us to doubt and mistrust God’s plan for our lives. And, we often find ourselves waiting for the next answer. This verse comes in the midst of God’s promise […]
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