I really enjoy looking back through my journals to see what God had to say to me at different times in my life. Looking back gives me a good measure of how (or “if”), I am maturing in my Christian walk. I came across this journal entry this morning, and sheesh, it was as convicting today as it was the … Read More
But what about my schedule?!
I’m sure you have had times in life where your schedule gets so full, you don’t know how you’re gonna get everything done. Looking back, I remember a time when, over a short period of time, what started out as just a few manageable things on a list grew into a crazy, busy schedule that lasted for weeks. That probably … Read More
Psalm 51:1
I’ve been reading the Scriptures chronologically. As I read Psalm 51, my intention was to just write down any phrases that popped off the page to me and dig into them. Well, I didn’t get very far before the Spirit stopped me. Verse one reads… “Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithfulness; According to the greatness of … Read More
Sunshine and Snowflakes
I was sitting at my kitchen table ready to dive into God’s Word, when He decided to use sunshine and snowflakes to teach me a lesson about myself and my purpose. Two main things popped into my mind. Every snowflake is UNIQUELY DESIGNED by God, and so am I. “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in … Read More
Lessons from Genesis 24
So this morning I was reading in Genesis 24 about the story of Abraham’s servant being sent to Abraham’s homeland to find a wife for Isaac. The Spirit was talking up a storm to me. Here are a four lessons He taught me. Check it out! NUMBER ONE – RELATIONSHIP DRIVES OUT FEAR When the servant was told what he … Read More
You’ll Never Hit What You Aren’t Aiming For
I was reading Psalm 107 this morning. As I began my word-study in verse one, I began to see some really cool truths. “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His mercy is everlasting.” ~~Psalm 107:1~~ “Give thanks” is imperative (it’s a command, not a suggestion), and it means, literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; … Read More
God ALONE
Psalm 62 really impacted me this morning. The phrase “God ALONE” was used two times. “My soul waits in silence for God ALONE” “He ALONE is my rock and my salvation”. I see this as emphasis NOT to turn to things or people to lessen your stress and/or help you through life. Psalm 62:8 is an admonition to me and … Read More
Just Sharing my Heart
So I just have to share my heart with you. I just got off the phone with my hubby. He had called to ask me to pray that he would be able to quit “conniving” to work out a situation he was facing. We talked a bit and the call ended. I stopped to lift him up and prayer, and … Read More
Treasure in Jars of Clay
Have you ever had anyone call you a cracked pot? No? Well, I certainly have, and I was downright offended by the comment…until I started studying through this passage of Scripture. Now…if someone calls me that, I merely say “thank you, God shines best through the cracks”! “7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing … Read More
Giving from Your Need
25 I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread. 26 All day long he is gracious and lends, And his descendants are a blessing. — Psalm 37:25-26 — In the early days of my marriage, my husband was working in the field as an ironworker. It … Read More