Music plays a big part in the way God reaches out to me. I can't sing. I can't play an instrument, yet I love music, and I love the way God uses it to make us smile, comfort us, lift us up, convict us, encourage us, and reach into our lives at just the right moment with just the right song. Sometimes it's a song I hear on the radio or at worship on Sunday mornings. Other time's it a much loved melody that wells up in my heart and fills my thoughts. That was the case this week, as I continue to work on the Unshakeable Trust books. God has put two songs in my heart this week, they play over and over in my mind....which usually gets a little annoying after a while (you know, that tune that gets stuck in your head), but this time my focus is going to the Lord and on learning to completely trust Him because of them, so I'm really very happy with this! So I share these two classics with you, praying they will meet your heart where it is, and minister healing to your life.
Along with these songs bringing encouragement and direction to my day, I also had a reading in Jesus Always by Sara Young to confirm that learning this trust completely thing is the right direction to be going...the reading started out with, "I am God, and you are not." Yup, and it went on from there teaching how God is in control, not us, He knows best, not us and so on and so on, leading to "trusting in my sovereignty." All that lovely stuff we like to forget as we try to fix our lives, and the lives of those around us, playing director when most of the time we are kind of clueless. LOL. All of these little visits brought me full circle to Tuesday's blog and the quote from Joyce's book, "If we cannot believe the person is good, just, kind, loving and trustworthy, then we cannot put our confidence in them." It all comes down to what I am believing about God and am I choosing to trust Him....can I and will I really say, "It is well with my soul," no matter the circumstances, not matter the hardship, and the problems, in the good times and the bad....Will I believe God is faithful, always.
I love this week's visits. I love God teaching and reaching out. He truly is faithful and I will choose to believe in His love for me and His sovereignty. I will choose to say, "It is well with my soul." today.
Lord, thank You for music, readings, Scripture, the Holy Spirit. Thank You for always being involved and never walking away from the slow learners like me. You are good to me!! Help me, and all reading this to grow in You, grow in faith, grow in trust. Thank You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Listen to the music today. Take time to breathe, and worship as it rolls over your heart and mind.
I started a book and workbook by Joyce Meyer called "Unshakeable Trust." I struggle in this area so studying on it seemed like a very good idea. I think we need to take our weak areas and make them one of our priorities in study and prayer so that we can overcome and grow through God's teaching and the help of the Holy Spirit. Remember, we are told that the Word of God is active and living...working in our hearts and lives God's will and purpose. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. It renews our mind, teaching us God's way. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Anyway, back to what God's visit was I as started reading the book. Joyce was digging into the meaning of trust when she wrote, "If we cannot believe the person is good, just, kind, loving and trustworthy, then we cannot put our confidence in them."
Whoa. That stopped me. Now, I say I believe those things about God. I firmly believe in my mind those things are true. Right? Then why do I struggle when I don't get my way. When things do go as I plan, or as I think they should? Why do I accuse and complain? I know human emotions are fickle. And some days it feels easier to trust and believe than others...but shouldn't I move past that? Shouldn't faith in this God that I say is all those things surpass my immature, child like need to have my own way? Or is there still some part of me that believes, much like Eve in the garden, that God is holding out and holding back?
This was one of those questions that came into my mind and I didn't like this question let alone my honest answer. If you ask me do I believe those things of God, then my immediate answer would be yes. But if you looked at my behavior when I don't get what I want, or think I need, when I want it or think I need it, you would not see proof of that belief. You might see worry, or stubbornness, a bad attitude or even a little hissy fit now and again. Oh, sometimes I get it right...thank You Lord, but a lot of times....not so much. Or I have to go through the whole gauntlet of fit throwing to get to the point where I say, "Okay, Lord....Your way, not mine." It is not always my go to answer, and it should be.
So corrected I stand, and growing I go. I will believe these truths about my heavenly Father...He is good, just, and, loving and trustworthy. He has good plans for me, and for you. And when the emotions that rise up, and they surely will, that tell me my way is better, God is not good...I will bring them to the Lord, and ask Him to help me trust more because He is always and forever trustworthy. And His love never fails. Like the Dad in Mark 9:24 who came to Jesus asking for deliverance for his son, I will cry out: “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Lord, I feel like we've been here so many times. I want to fully get past this flesh of mine that needs it's own way. I want to overcome any doubts I have about Your character and Your goodness in my life. Please forgive me for this doubt, not about my life, but about WHO You are. I want to honor You in my believing. I am so sorry. Lord, increase my faith. I want to see You glorified through my life. In Jesus Name, amen.
Sit with God and this question today. Maybe start your own study on trust, or another area of struggle for you.
I know that someone needs to hear this today. I came across this little saying on Facebook a couple of days ago. I thought, "yup, that's me." I really am blown away by the fact that the Lord continues to love me day after day, year after year. I mean, I think I would have given up on me a long, long time ago...but He never does. He never, ever forsakes us. His love is eternal. And then yesterday I heard this song by Ray Stevenson for the first time that was complete confirmation of that Facebook post. It's always amazing that the Lord, who is everything, everywhere, always and forever....All powerful, all encompassing, that this God of ours takes the time to affirm and reaffirm His love time and time again. I echo the Psalmist when he said in Psalm 8:4 What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? I'm so grateful and so humbled. Today I share these with you, knowing that I am not the only one who needs to hear His assurances every so often. What beautiful God visits!
Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Lord thank You. For this amazing, wonderful, crazy love that You have for us. Thank You for the assurance and Your Presence in my day. Thank You that I get to share this message with others who probably need to hear this as much as I do. There is never enough words or moments to thank You!
Sit, listen, absorb. This love is real. This love is for you. This love will never change.
Mom did some studying on miracles. We all love to see and hear about miracles in our lives, the lives of loved ones, friends, family, even strangers. The miraculous is faith building, joy bringing and awe inspiring, Mom got into the terms used for miracles. This will give us a deeper understanding of God's Word in this area.
Historical events or natural phenomena that appear to violate natural laws but reveal God to the eye of faith at the same time.
To understand the meaning of miracles is to examine the various terms for miracles used in the Bible. Sign: Denotes a miracle that points to deeper revelation. Isaiah 7:11-14 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
John 2:11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Wonder: Emphasizes the effect of the miracle, causing awe and even terror. Joel 2:30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
Mark 13:22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Work: Points to the presence of God in history acting for mankind. Matthew 11:2-3 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds (work) of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Power: Emphasizes God's acting in strength Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority (power) over impure spirits.
Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
These terms often overlap in meaning. The law of miracles guarantees the performance of impossible things.
Seek God humbly to know what God's will is. Ask God, "My Father, what do You want in this situation?" Do not doubt!! Mark 11:23-24 Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Jesus speaking)
From me.
Clearly, seeking God's will is paramount to the miraculous being seen. I don't think God wants us going around willy-nilly, thoughtlessly thinking everything we want done will be performed. He is not a cosmic genie. But a prayerful, totally submitted, God honoring life will see the miraculous because that person is walking in accord with the Holy Spirit, acting when He says to. Sometimes God allows hardship for reasons we do not know nor understand, and a miracle that instantly lifts that hardship would be counterproductive to God's deeper work. We have to allow for that and not be discouraged. God still does miracles today! He still works in our lives in ways that can only be described as miraculous. The hardest of heart coming to salvation is the greatest miracle I've seen. I myself have been relieved of daily headaches. God is good! Listen to Him, follow Him and submit to His leading and you will see and know that He is God, performer of wonders!
Lord, You are a wonder working, miracle giving, loving Father. I want to see more! I want to see more healing, more deliverance, more of Your power at work in the world around me. I ask that You help me submit my life even more, that I see even more of You. Thank You for the miracles You still do, You are the same today, yesterday and even tomorrow where we have not been yet. You are an awesome God. Glorify Your Name!
More prayer! More time with God! See His will be done.
Today is the first birthday in heaven of a little baby named Ryleigh Jean. My oldest and dearest friend's daughter gave birth to her last year, and even though Ryleigh looked perfect, her first and only home was Heaven. It's there she lives with Jesus waiting for the day when we all get there to meet her. In Ryleigh's memory her Mom has asked that everyone do a random act of kindness today.
I heard this song for the first time today and it reminded me of those little acts of kindness and how important they are. My Mom was great at this....noticing the small needs of those around her and making it her business to fill that need. And so it is in Ryleigh's memory that I write this entry today and share this song in the hopes of encouraging all of us to look out for one another. Be kind. Do the little thing for someone that only you can do.
Lord, I lift up my friends Denise and Lauren to you today and ask you to be with them, hold them in your arms as even this moment you hold Ryleigh. Comfort them and stay by their side. In Your holy and precious Name Lord Jesus. Amen.
Lately it seems we are getting hammered in the pocketbook. Not cheap stuff either. Home repairs, car repairs, dental, and of course the vet bill for a under the weather kitty...One hit after the other. And all the while I've been praying for God to give me a miracle in my finances because of the bad decisions I've made in the past. I'm not really sure why so many times it seems that the more I pray about something the worse it gets. Maybe it's that old adage "It's always darkest before the dawn." (I don't know if that is actually true or not, as I try not to be awake and functioning at that time. lol)
Well, of course a bunch worry and fret was going thru my head when I got in the car to run errands on Sunday. As I turned on the radio I heard someone talking about no matter what our problem or difficulty was, God was faithful. And I turned on the radio at exactly the time financial problems were being mentioned too! Turns out this person was one of the performers of song called Do It Again, by Elevation Worship. The first lines of the song, "Walking around these walls, I thought they's fall by now" got me to thinking about the Israelites marching around Jericho in Joshua chapter 6.
Joshua 6:1-21 Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in. 2 But the Lord said to Joshua, “I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors. 3 You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days. 4 Seven priests will walk ahead of the Ark, each carrying a ram’s horn. On the seventh day you are to march around the town seven times, with the priests blowing the horns. 5 When you hear the priests give one long blast on the rams’ horns, have all the people shout as loud as they can. Then the walls of the town will collapse, and the people can charge straight into the town.” 6 So Joshua called together the priests and said, “Take up the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant, and assign seven priests to walk in front of it, each carrying a ram’s horn.” 7 Then he gave orders to the people: “March around the town, and the armed men will lead the way in front of the Ark of the Lord.” 8 After Joshua spoke to the people, the seven priests with the rams’ horns started marching in the presence of the Lord, blowing the horns as they marched. And the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant followed behind them. 9 Some of the armed men marched in front of the priests with the horns and some behind the Ark, with the priests continually blowing the horns. 10 “Do not shout; do not even talk,” Joshua commanded. “Not a single word from any of you until I tell you to shout. Then shout!” 11 So the Ark of the Lord was carried around the town once that day, and then everyone returned to spend the night in the camp. 12 Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests again carried the Ark of the Lord. 13 The seven priests with the rams’ horns marched in front of the Ark of the Lord, blowing their horns. Again the armed men marched both in front of the priests with the horns and behind the Ark of the Lord. All this time the priests were blowing their horns. 14 On the second day they again marched around the town once and returned to the camp. They followed this pattern for six days. 15 On the seventh day the Israelites got up at dawn and marched around the town as they had done before. But this time they went around the town seven times. 16 The seventh time around, as the priests sounded the long blast on their horns, Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the town! 17 Jericho and everything in it must be completely destroyed as an offering to the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute and the others in her house will be spared, for she protected our spies. 18 “Do not take any of the things set apart for destruction, or you yourselves will be completely destroyed, and you will bring trouble on the camp of Israel. 19 Everything made from silver, gold, bronze, or iron is sacred to the Lord and must be brought into his treasury.” 20 When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it. 21 They completely destroyed everything in it with their swords—men and women, young and old, cattle, sheep, goats, and donkeys.
What a crazy way to fight a battle, right? What good could marching around a city do? Yet God had a plan. One of the things that got me about the story is how the Israelites were told to be silent. To me, in my situation this means no complaining about my circumstances. No whining to God, "when God when?" No constant worried thoughts flooding and flowing around my mind. It's just listening to God, obeying and then a victory shout! I do my part, (like curb my spending, readjust my priorities) and He will do His. Deliverance and victory are assured because my God is a God who is faithful and able and willing.
So what is your Jericho? What has you fretting and unsettled? God is faithful. Most times I think His solutions are nothing we would think of or do. And that's where faith comes in. It's not our solution, our way, our will, our bright ideas or human strength. Hosea 1:7 "But I will show love to the people of Judah. I will free them from their enemies—not with weapons and armies or horses and charioteers, but by my power as the Lord their God.” What a faithful, wonderful God we serve.
Lord help my faith to match Your faithfulness. Keep me focused on the fact that You love me and nothing is in my life that does not have Your approval and Your purpose. And thank You that even when it's though my own failures and bad choices, Your love never stops and You are willing to help me overcome and persevere through whatever comes.
Psalm 126:3 The Lord hath done great things for us....we are glad.
Song from yesterday's ride to work:
Scripture verse from today's teaching on Ephesians by Joyce Meyer:
Ephesians 1:4-5 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.
Chosen, invited, adopted, loved...truly "The Lord hath done great things for us...!" Let our hearts rejoice! Just little reassuring visits from our sweet heavenly Father this week. It's these little gifts that keep us going, even when the rest of life doesn't want to play nice. What an awesome, tender loving God we serve!
Thank You Father for the love You show, the little reminders that You are always watching over us and loving on us. We are forever linked to You by Your love and grace.
Set aside some time to bask in the love of our Father. Just take it in!
We've been studying the book of Mark in our Sunday morning Bible study. In chapter 14 Mark tells us of a woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume as He dined at the home of a man known has Simon the leper. It's one one my favorite stories in the New Testament. There is also accounts of Jesus being anointed In Matthew 26, Luke 7, and John 12. I thought about some other favorite Bible accounts as well and two others came to mind. In Mark 5 Jesus encounters a man who is possessed by an evil spirit. He frees this man from this dark oppression and restores him to his right mind. The other story is in John 8. It tells of a woman caught in adultery who is brought to Jesus by the religious leaders. They are looking for Him to condemn her.
As I mulled over these stories (I'm pretty sure I am meditating on the Word here!) I thought about what attracted me to these snippets Jesus' life. It's the compassionate, caring interaction of Jesus and the restoration to wholeness that touches and reaches my heart. It's what makes coming to Jesus so comfortable and non-scary.
In the stories of the women who anointed Jesus, the one in Luke 7:36-50 was considered an immoral woman. Yet Jesus accepted her, and forgave her and sent her off in peace. Her story has been read myriad of times, remembered through the ages. In the other accounts, like in Matthew 26:6-10 and Mark 14:3-9, Jesus eats in the house of Simon. Simon was a former leper whom Jesus had healed. Instead of being shunned and ostracized, forced to live apart from society, Simon was now in his home, restored to his family, his life, enjoying a meal with His Savior.
In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus meets up with a poor soul who is imprisoned by evil spirits. They constantly hurt him, forcing him to cut himself, He lived among the dead, surrounded by their tombs, in dark caves of death, chains and shackles unable to hold him....a horrible, lonely, painful existence. Yet Jesus comes and sets Him free. He takes pity on this man and restores him to wholeness.
Then there is the woman caught in adultery. I can't begin to imagine the shame and terror she was feeling as she was dragged by the religious elite through the streets and thrown down before Jesus while they all stood around with sneers on their faces. But instead of condemning her, Jesus forgives and send her off in peace.
Each of these speaks of a life restored. Jesus kindly, compassionately, and lovingly restores their lives. They came to Him, He came to them, one was brought (or more likely dragged) to Him....however they encountered Jesus...He made the difference. I love these stories. They are filled with hope. For us, for our loved ones....hope that all is never lost, hope that Jesus can restore even the most desperate of lives.
Many times, I feel hopeless. Hopeless to change, hopeless to lose the sinfulness that ensnares me...yet in this visit the Lord told me different. He told me with Him all things are possible. I pray that you receive the same message through this post.
Father, thank You that none of us are beyond hope, beyond Your reach. Thank You for Your Word which tells us this. Lord, for any of us that need restoration, for those we love, I lift them up, us up. Renew our lives to reflect Your glory, to live in peace and to share the compassion You give us. What a beautiful picture of Your love each of these stories are. Help us to be ever mindful of Your love. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Read through some of these accounts listed above. Find Your own favorite Jesus stories to meditate on.
Ecclesiastes 2:1-10 I said to myself, “Come on, let’s try pleasure. Let’s look for the ‘good things’ in life.” But I found that this, too, was meaningless. 2 So I said, “Laughter is silly. What good does it do to seek pleasure?” 3 After much thought, I decided to cheer myself with wine. And while still seeking wisdom, I clutched at foolishness. In this way, I tried to experience the only happiness most people find during their brief life in this world. 4 I also tried to find meaning by building huge homes for myself and by planting beautiful vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks, filling them with all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I built reservoirs to collect the water to irrigate my many flourishing groves. 7 I bought slaves, both men and women, and others were born into my household. I also owned large herds and flocks, more than any of the kings who had lived in Jerusalem before me. 8 I collected great sums of silver and gold, the treasure of many kings and provinces. I hired wonderful singers, both men and women, and had many beautiful concubines. I had everything a man could desire! 9 So I became greater than all who had lived in Jerusalem before me, and my wisdom never failed me. 10 Anything I wanted, I would take. I denied myself no pleasure. I even found great pleasure in hard work, a reward for all my labors.
Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "if any of you wants to be My follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow Me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for My sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world, but lose your own soul?
Philippians 2:3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
James 3:15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.
See the difference between life lived for self and life lived for Jesus? We lose ourselves when we live for ourselves. It's always more, always the next "high", always the next grasping for something to fill the void in our heart, because the only thought is how can I be happy. I notice this with myself. I seek fulfillment in things, in food, in focusing on my needs and I get so disappointed because I never truly feel any lasting joy when I do that. But what a difference when I do something to bless another. When I know I am doing what God designed me for.
I heard this teaching from Joyce Meyer on my run yesterday. And it lined up with a situation I came across this week. I know someone that is always buying things for themself. Their home is dark, cluttered, filled with stuff. And that is like our hearts when we live to hoard the things of this world. We become dark. Giving away our time, our resources, and especially the grace and love God has given us (yes, we can become hoarders of that too) causes our hearts to be lifted and light filled. There is nothing of this world to clutter it up!
The things of this world will never fully or lastingly satisfy. I have caused my finances much harm in grasping for things, experiences, worldly pleasures. God gives us all good things to enjoy. He wants to see His children enjoy the world He has made. But it's only when we put Jesus in the center of life that we find true lasting joy, and the things of this world don't hold us prisoner.
I can and do live for self through pride as well. The "I'm not going to let them get away with that", or "They're not taking advantage of me" thoughts that lead to selfish actions is all about self as well. I feel like I've hoarded God's grace entirely too much. I take in wonderful teaching and yet sharing His grace hasn't exactly been on the radar. That's going to change. Our lady's Bible study group was challenged in our lesson this week to extend grace to those around us, both strangers and those close to us alike. That is my project this week...to be a grace giver. I am not sure if I am tying this all together here in a way that makes sense, I only know our Father has put it together in my heart and He wants to see this worked out in my life.
Lord, forgive me for hoarding Your grace and for grasping after the world. I want to give, lose focus of myself and put You at the center of everything. Help me to give up looking for satisfaction in the world and living in pride. Thank You that You are always teaching, always sharing Your heart. Lord, please remind me EVERY moment to put You in the center. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
At about three this morning I went out to rescue a cat that was trapped at my cousin's house. She kindly let this cat in because the weather was so bad (it was a stray), unknowing that the cat was about to give birth. We were able to get the kittens on Sunday, but Mommy proved much more challenging! But early (very early! LOL) I got a call from my cuz and sure enough this Mom was now trapped. So off I went to pick her up and bring her to where her babies were, a local rescue where I volunteer.
Anyways, I heard this song on the radio...And it just reached my heart today, reminding me of God's loving hand on all our days, whether they start at 3 am or 3 pm...or anything in between. I just wanted to share it with you guys.
Luke 8:8,15 Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was hundred times as much as had been planted!....And the seeds that fell on good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God's Word and cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.
Luke 8:15 (the Message Bible) But the seed in the good earth—these are the good-hearts who seize the Word and hold on no matter what, sticking with it until there’s a harvest.
Do you want to bear fruit? Cling to God's Word. Simple. Sometimes Scripture just needs no explanation, no expounding. It tells it like it is. Cling! And be patient!
Cling: to adhere closely; stick to, to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave, to be or remain close, to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc.
Patient: bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, anger, or the like. characterized by or expressing such a quality:
a patient smile. quietly and steadily persevering or diligent, especially in detail or exactness:
a patient worker. undergoing the action of another
I've read these verses a thousand times. It's the parable of the sower. And I deeply desire a heart that is fertile soil and bears good fruit for the kingdom, bringing honor and glory to my Savior. This parable tells us how to do that. Cling! And it kind of goes along with John 14:4-5 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
How do we cling? Memorize. Study. Have on hand (like index cards with Scripture verses on them). Look at Scripture often, pray without ceasing...constantly connected to Jesus. We can even pray Scripture verses in the first person to personalize them.
Hold tightly God's Word in our hearts and in our everyday moments. Not only will they comfort, correct, direct and strengthen us, they will cause us to bear much fruit!
I love how the Lord takes His Word and makes it new in my heart. There is always more when we spend time in the Word.
Thank You Lord for a fresh look at an old favorite. Help me to carry Your Word in my heart more and more...I pray this for all of us. Let it flow throughout our lives, causing us to live out Your Gospel and share Your love. Lord, I want to cling to You, remain in You and live my life for and in You alone. Thank You. In Jesus' Name. Amen
Memorize one verse that speaks to you today. Write it down and read it often until it's a part of you.
