As I read this passage this morning, I was drawn to the word “GUIDE”. Jesus was talking to His disciples, telling them that there would be a day in the near future where the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit) would come. You see, the disciples had come to rely on Jesus greatly. He did life with them and the … Read More
“Consider Your Ways!”
I was reading in Haggai this morning. Chapters one and two to be exact. What rose to the surface for me was the interplay between God and His people. I LOVE GOD SO MUCH!! THE FIRST THING I noticed was that God gave the imperative, “Consider your ways!!” TWICE. (That’s important to note because when God repeats Himself like that, … Read More
Looking Back…
Looking back on past journal entries can really be a blessing, seeing how God has worked in your life since it was penned. However, today was not such an occasion for me. Looking back proved to bring great conviction to my soul. This entry is from 2011. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So, I am reflecting back over the events of today, and I … Read More
In the Night Seasons
NOTHING comforts me like a Word from my Abba. “I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also … Read More
When Troubles Come
“In his time of trouble, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the Lord.” ~~ 2 Chronicles 28:22 ~~ Times of trouble hit us all. No one is exempt. Jesus warned us of this when He said, ““…in this world you will have trouble…”, (Matthew 16:33). So the question is not “if” trouble will come, but rather “how” will … Read More
A Slice of Humble Pie
When I revisited one of my old journals this morning, little did I think I would be serving myself a big ole slice of humble pie. This is from 2011. Let me interject here that I have “talked back” to God for over an hour. He wanted me to share this. Me? Not so much…sigh. ~~~~~~~~~ Ok…so this morning … Read More
The Divine Shift
Take a moment and read Psalm 57. My “title” for Psalm 57 would be “The Divine Shift“. All mixed in together in this Psalm were David’s circumstances (lions who devour, mean hurtful words, traps, pits dug for him); David’s cry to God Most High in whom He chooses to take refuge; and his acknowledgment that God accomplishes great things for … Read More
“What’s” and “Why’s”
Have you ever wondered, when it comes to any action we make, if you can separate the “what you did” from the “why you did it”? As I sit in the passage below for a bit, I think that the Word addresses both. Peter began to say to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You.” Jesus said, “Truly … Read More
My Favorite Show Is…
There are some really addicting shows on TV these days. Some of them really hook me and draw me in, quickly becoming the shows that I don’t want to miss, the shows I just can’t miss. Thank goodness for my DVR. Remember when we used to have to look in either the newspaper or the TV Guide to find out … Read More
My Salvation and My Honor Depend on God
“My salvation and my honor depend on God…” ~~Psalm 62:7 ~~ So this morning I was doing Day 2 on the Trusting God topical study. I was to read Psalm 62. As I did, all I can say is that it was a big “OUCH!!!” for this people-pleaser? (Thank you Abba because I know the “ouch” was a growing pain). … Read More