Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV Scholars have long debated over Paul’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ as he called it. Perhaps it was poor …
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Set Apart
(I have posted this before, but I believe it bears reminding). You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. Psalm 4:3 (NLT) Set apart – my status the godly – my identity for himself – my purpose I am …
Divine Joy
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. Psalm 4:7 ESV Psalm 4 was written by David during his flight from his son Absalom. These were not happy times. Yet, despite having lost everything, David was able to state, “You have put more joy in …
Anger Management
Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds and be silent. Psalm 4:4 ESV I have discovered that life offers me three ways of dealing with my anger. The first option just leaves me frustrated and tied up in knots. It’s a bit like denying a sliver in my …
But the Lord . . .
“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison . . . the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed.” Genesis 39:21-23 ESV I love those ‘But God’ moments. Throughout the Bible, we see …
God is Still God
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling . . . Be still, and know that I …
The Problem with Pride
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 In her book, Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close, Lysa Terkeurst states, “I believe the opposite of pride is trust in God. Pride begs us to believe it all depends on us. …
Don’t Stop Praying
And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Luke 18:39 ESV As Jesus was walking towards Jericho, a blind man sitting by the roadside heard the sound of the crowd surrounding Jesus. “What’s happening?” he asked …
Take Refuge in Him
“The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in Him.” Psalm 37:39-40 ESV Because they take refuge in Him. Isn’t it comforting to know that God does not dole …
Oh, the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus—Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free—Rolling as a mighty oceanIn its fullness over me!Underneath me, all around meIs the current of His love—Leading onward, leading homewardTo His glorious rest above. Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus—Spread His praise from shore to shore!Praise His mercy, praise His goodness;Praise His love forevermore.How …