You and I cannot allow those seeds of envy to take root. The moment we realize we are entertaining thoughts of “I wish…” or “If only I had…” is the moment we need to fall on our knees and ask God to dig out those seedlings of envy and plant gratitude in their place. Then we worship, give praise, and start counting our blessings. We may discover, in the process, just how much the Lord has done.
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Of Weeds and Roses
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a few ‘weeds’ that keep cropping back up. The thing is, I know they’re there. God knows they’re there. It’s no secret to either one of us. So, in an effort to eradicate them, I have had to alter certain behaviors. I have asked the Holy Spirit to ‘prick me’ whenever I am about to turn away from the way God wants me to act. The process is slow and often painful, but it is necessary if I want to be Christlike.
Living on the Peaceful Side of the Storm
Distractions sometimes divert my focus. At times, waves threaten to submerge me. Yet it is precisely in those moments that I need to trust my Father all the more.
With His arms underneath me, I am held.
I am secure.
I am sustained.
I am free to live life on the peaceful side of the storm.
Are You Listening?
My voice uncovers the million little ways I prove my unfailing love to you, from that first breath every morning to the brilliant sunset I created for your pleasure.
When I Need Peace
Guest post by author C.A. Simonson Philippians 4:7 -“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” “In the last days, men’s hearts will fail them for fear.” (Luke 21:26). Wars, earthquakes, famine, and viruses will happen as promised. (Luke 21:10, 11) Not knowing what’s …
Casting . . . Not As Easy as it Sounds
I cannot cling to my worries and cling to God at the same time. Either I hold onto my struggles and ignore God’s outstretched hands or I hand them over to God so I’m free to cling to Him.
What Do You Want Me To Do
This exchange between the blind men and Jesus reflects prayer in its simplest form: two men, recognizing their need, asking Jesus to heal them. Their plea was short, simple, but it was enough to catch His ear: “Lord, have mercy on us.”
Freed!
God reveals that we too were once slaves. Unable to work ourselves free from the bondage of sin, we needed a savior. Jesus is the only One who can ever pay that debt. When He died on the cross, He took our sins upon Himself. As he died, He cried out “Tetelestai” (John 19:30). In ancient Greek, “Tetelestai” was used on receipts to indicate a debt had been paid in full. Nothing remained to be paid. Jesus’s declaration on the cross, highlights the complete payment for the sins of humanity.
Wisdom – Not For Everyone
When it comes to life, we have a creator who fashioned every part of our being. If anyone knows how we operate and what our purpose is, God does. So why do we tend to go looking for answers elsewhere?
My Soul Finds Rest
What you pour – or God pours – into your vessel each morning will determine your frame of mind and how your day unfolds.