Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ (Isaiah 46:9-10 NKJV) Do you recall a time when you knew the peace of God in your life, more than you do today? Was your deeper peace caused…..
Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, (Psalm 149:5-6 NKJV) Has there ever been a time in your life when you wondered, “Why me?” In reality, every person endures some type of hardship throughout life’s journey, and for some, those hardships seem to come more frequently than for others. As long as we are on this…..
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. (Psalm 139:13-14 NKJV) Have you ever been considered ‘different’ than those around you…perhaps even ridiculed for being unlike your peers? The truth is, God created you to be distinct from everyone else. There’s nobody else in this world exactly like you. You are unique. You are…..
” Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) Do you know God’s vision for your life? There are so many decisions to make. So many possible paths in life we can follow. What should we do…that is the question! The good news is that God knows the answers to our questions, and He wants us to know His plans for us. God communicates with us through several ways;…..
“God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (Numbers 23:19 NKJV) Has anyone ever lied to you? I suspect we all know that experience. Sometimes those lies have been intentionally deceptive, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes people simply speak what they honestly believe according to their perceptions of things,…..
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV) This passage says, “Be anxious for nothing,” but for some people that is hard to do. Does it come naturally to you, not to worry and be anxious about your life? For me, it is an ongoing challenge,…..
The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. (Psalm 93:1-2 NKJV) Have you ever felt as though your life was like a train headed for derailment? I certainly have. There have been times when I have felt that my life was following a path that would inevitably lead…..
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (Psalm 136:1 NKJV) Have you ever watched a child as they marvel over a new discovery they’ve made? They possess an ability to be amazed by things that would seem “ordinary” to an adult. They can become fascinated with life’s simple findings, as well as the more complex ones. As we get older, we tend to lose that sense of excitement for things. At present,…..
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 NKJV) In this season of life, I am surrounded by a myriad of challenges, some days more than others. Sometimes, people ask me how I am able to remain upbeat, and keep smiling. Well, the truth is that I wasn’t always able to approach life with a positive outlook. For years, I experienced a lot of…..
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm 133:1 NKJV) A few years ago, I underwent major surgery, but at that same time, my husband, Bruce, and I were without regular fellowship in a faith community for several reasons. We had a lot of love and support, but a “church family” was missing from our support system. It was then that this passage of Scripture from Psalm 133 captured my attention in…..