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Enter into the Presence of the Lord
“By this I know that you favor and delight in my, because my enemy does not triumph over me. And as for me you have upheld me… and set me in your presence forever.” Psalm 41:11-12 amp This verse is talking about the secret place in the presence of the Lord. He calls us to come and enter into His presence. How comforting to know that even when we are tired and weary, it is God who actually lifts us up and sets us in His presence. Nothing can harm me when I am in his presence! Nothing can rob […]
When you just don’t understand…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not onto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path”. – Proverbs 3:5 Do you have a difficult time trusting God? Do you worry, fear, or stress about circumstances in your daily life? If you’re having a difficult time trusting God, I want you to understand something. Take a look at your relationship with your earthy father. Like looking through dark sun glasses, you may be seeing your heavenly Father dimly. The way we viewed our earthly father can hinder us from seeing […]
Surrendering to God’s Will
“Our Father which art in Heaven, hollowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven…” Matthew 6: 9-13 Have you ever wondered what God’s will for your life is? His will is simply for us to live and maintain His kingdom here on earth. God’s kingdom is distinct and a different way of life. Jesus taught us how to pray for the kingdom to come on earth, how He would work in us, and showed us how to live and work inside the kingdom. When Christ is in you, it is […]
Come and Drink!
“For He satisfies the longing (thirsty) soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107:9 Come and Drink One of my favorite things about where I live is that I can see the deer out in the morning and evening as they are looking for fresh water. They remind me of that Jesus said, “Come unto me all you who are thirsty and I will give you a drink.” Jesus is inviting us to come and drink and be restored. He has living water that will satisfy the longing of your heart and soul. When you spend time with […]
If I had Wings…
“Oh, that I had wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Psalm 55:6 The stresses of life can be so overwhelming. I often fall into the discouragement of situations, rather than focus on the One who truly cares for me and is ready to sustain me. Bearing the burden of crushing weight actually gives Christians wings. This may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it is a blessed truth. While enduring a severe trial, David cried, “Oh, that I had wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Yet before […]
Finding a Safe Place
“Create in me a pure heart, Oh god and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 There was a time in my life that I needed a safe place for God to do open heart surgery. My heart was broken and as hard as I tried, I could not recover. During that time, well-meaning friends said things like, “Can’t you snap out of it and just get over it?” No, it wasn’t that easy. I needed someone safe to understand what I was going through- to listen to how I was hurting and help me release the pain. […]
You Are Chosen and Have Purpose
“He hath chosen us in Him…” Eph 1:4 Have you ever thought about what it really means to be chosen by God? Do you remember an event or a series of events when it became clear that you were chosen? Did you feel God’s sovereign hand protecting and guiding you? You have been chosen to be God’s child so you can be His representative on the earth. Paul said in Ephesians 1:5, that He planned for us to be adopted and revealed as His own children. This is our identity and purpose in one verse. Once you discover your identity […]
You Can Trust
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path”. Proverbs 3:5 There is a reason why Proverbs 3:5 says, “all your heart.” Trusting in the Lord with all your heart means that He alone is the One you are trusting to direct you to the right path. You simply ask Him and wait on the answer. I like to write out my questions and then record the answer in my journal. When you ask the Lord for direction and He gives you […]
I am Accepted!
I will praise Thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works and that my soul knoweth right will. Psalm 139:14 We all have our insecurities. Some may want to change their personality, appearance, height, or weight. We live in a world that is hard to please, so the pressure to change in order to be more acceptable is very great. But, in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, He declared it was good. When He created man and woman He said it was very good. Can you see it now? Imagine the […]
How to Discover Your Spiritual Identity
“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ” Galatians 4: 6-7 God has a place and a purpose for each of us in His kingdom. In order for you to know where your place is, you must discover your identity. Your spiritual identity is not based on worldly criteria, social status, or education. You may be very successful in a profession, but still feel something is missing […]