Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP)
Do you believe that God wants to be involved in every part of your life? According to Proverbs, life works best when we invite Him into the details of our lives and recognize God in every single thing we do. So...
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your loving-kindness, Lord, continues forever. Don’t abandon me—for you made me. Psalm 138:8 (TLB)
The Lord made you perfectly. There is not one single thing about you that was not lovingly and masterfully considered. Long before your birth, the Lord dreamed of you and, He rejoiced over the idea of you. You were very literally handmade by the God of the universe. He sees you. He knows you. He is overwhelmed by your beauty. YOU are His beloved....
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NLT)
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who did most of the talking? If so, chances are they didn't know you very well. If the person never paused to ask or inquire about you and your life it’s difficult to create a strong connection. In my spiritual journey, I’ve come to understand that the same is true in our relationship with the Lord. To grow closer to Him, sometimes the most effective thing we can...
“In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]” Philippians 4:11-13 (AMP)
I love strength training. I really...
“The eye is a light [the lamp] for the body. If your eyes are good [healthy; clear], your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are evil [unhealthy; bad], your whole body will be full of darkness. And if the only light you have [or light you think you have] is really darkness, then you have the worst darkness [how great that darkness is!]. Matthew 6:22-23 Expanded Bible (EXB)
I had such a difficult time deciding which version of today’s scripture to use. Each provided a layer...
In addition to reading the bible, prayer is vital to a thriving relationship with God. Specifically, when we pray according to scripture, we are praying in agreement with what God says about us!
Nothing has impacted or changed my prayer life more than when I started writing out my own scripture-based prayers. Years ago I started looking for promises in the Word of God, and would write them down on notecards, and put them around my house, car, or wherever I could see them throughout the day. It...
“In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will [always] have a place of refuge.” Proverbs 14:26 (AMP)
I will never forget one summer day with my kids. It was a sunny, beautiful mid-summer day. We spent the morning walking around the zoo enjoying the glorious weather. In an instant though, seemingly without warning, the weather took a dramatic and violent turn. I’ve never experienced such a radical and rapid change in the weather like we did that day....
“Jesus said, ‘Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.’ For there was constant coming and going. They didn’t even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 (MSG)
Learning how rest as part of your long-term healthy lifestyle plan is not an option. Your body needs physical rest to thrive. Likewise, spiritual rest is absolutely necessary to prevent fatigue and burnout. Ours is not a culture particularly keen on rest. The need to rest is almost seen as weakness. We push and push...
“Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]” 1 Peter 5:8-9 (AMP)
You know what word I love? Vigilance. It’s...
“Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.” Proverbs 16:24
“Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in Your eyes, O Lord, my Rock and the One Who saves me.” Psalm 19:14
We must be so careful to guard the thoughts and words we use toward ourselves. It’s incredibly easy for thoughts to repeatedly, habitually, relentlessly run through our minds that curse us. Our minds can be the private space to indulge darkness can’t they? We can, seemingly without...
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