Guest Post by Author Jan Kent “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 What a spectacular sight when it happens! But in fact, the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning about …
Category Archives: Devotion
Ready to Respond
At times, I am guilty of unintentionally overlooking God’s outstretched arms. I rush into the day, relying on my own strength, my own resources, and my wrongful self-reliance, without pausing to fellowship with the One who loves me more than anyone else. The mere idea that God desires my company is beyond my feeble understanding. And yet, He does. He pursues me, relentlessly, with unfailing love.
God’s Good Promises
In the face of everything that seemed wrong, Abraham clung to the promise he had been given. He didn’t understand the why or the how, but he knew the Who and that was sufficient for him.
His Faithfulness – My Trust
Seek Him with great expectation and full surrender of will. The journey is guaranteed not to disappoint.
Prayers from the Pit
I don’t know about you, but praise is not my natural go-to when life gets messy. Yet it’s precisely in those moments that I have to choose what will fill my head space; fear or faith, panic or praise.
Sojourners
We need to stop living as though we’re staying and live as though we’re passing through.
RESISTING PEER PRESSURE
Over the years, I have realized that peer pressure will always be a part of life. I will pray for God’s guidance when tempted to follow what I know is the wrong path.
Of Wheelchairs and Woes
A trouble-free life has never been a part of God’s promise to us. Peter makes that abundantly clear when he says, “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). What He did promise is that we will not be overcome and will never walk through trials alone (Isaiah 43:1-2).
Alone, With Jesus
Truth is, the enemy wants us so knee-deep in the ‘urgent’ and the ‘important’ that rest seems more like a luxury than a necessity. He wants our schedules to control us instead of us controlling our schedules. He will throw anything at us, just to prevent us from prioritizing rest and time alone with God. Because he spurns those moments of silence, moments when our minds are left ajar for God to speak into our lives.
When the World Falls Apart
There is no foe, no problem, no struggle that is too big for Him. Step into position behind Him and allow Him to lead the charge.