Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way. Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be […]
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Lk 22:40. There is something powerful in acknowledging our struggles and weaknesses before God. It allows Him to strengthen us so that we can deal more effectively with those areas in our life. In this situation Jesus knew the […]
The only clean stable is an empty stable. So if you want the work of an ox and to enjoy an abundant harvest, you’ll have a mess or two to clean up! Prov14:4 TPT. If you want to see change and growth, you’ll need to do things differently, and sometimes things will get messy. They […]
But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Ps 92:12-13. When we accept Jesus into our heart, our spiritual roots are transplanted into God’s kingdom, where He puts inside of […]
The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Ps 91:14-16. […]
“’Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Lk 19:26. The gift makes way for the giver. God’s put inside of you gifts and talents intended for use as […]
Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. Pr 13:10. Pride can be so destructive when someone would rather ruin a relationship than lose face or acknowledge they may be wrong. Pride puts itself above others, dismissing another’s viewpoint without consideration. Yet God’s Word tells us to seek advice, to confirm our thinking […]
“What do you want me to do for you?”“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Lk 18:41-42. This blind man started shouting and calling out for mercy when he heard Jesus was passing by. The zeal of this man caught the attention […]
Revive us again, O God! I know you will! Give us a fresh start! Then all your people will taste your joy and gladness. Ps 85:6 TPT. God’s hearts desire is that we live in fulfilment of the plans and resurrection life He has for us. Yet ever so slowly, we somehow allow life to […]
I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Lk18:17. We need to have a child like faith. Children don’t doubt, they don’t question whether their earthly father will continue to feed them, or if they’ll still have a bed tomorrow. They believe their […]