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January 31, 2017
Got Fear?
“And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD…O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” 2 Chronicles 20:2-12
How do you handle fear? Know what Jehoshaphat the King of Judah did when...
January 30, 2017
Thank You!
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:15-17
Thankful. Thankfulness. Thanks. In just three v...
January 28, 2017
A Prayer with a Message
“For this cause, we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us me...
January 26, 2017
But God, This Isn’t My Plan!
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
I was writing. Early morning. I had prayed and praised God. Worshiped Him. Planned to study His Word. To listen. But I felt compelled to write. So I started. But I wanted to go back to my original plan. Yearning for Him. For His Word. Hungry for more of Him. I could come back to the writing later. He is my highest priority, and I LOVE to begin my day in intense personal time with Him. But I had such a strong s...
Want More?
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Psalm 34:8
Ever wanted more of something? Something you love? Something delicious? That you feel you can’t get enough of? That makes you feel good? That you feel you can’t or don’t want to live without? That you’re convinced is good for you? Or bad for you? We live in a give-me-more world. The more I want, the more I get, the more I want. Seems never ending. But more always runs out. Or, what we want more of, we...
January 25, 2017
The Woman Who Needed Prayer
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 ESV
“Ask her if you can pray for her,” the Spirit of God spoke to my heart.
This was not the first time this had happened to me. Nor likely the last. It doesn’t happen often, or regularly. Just sometimes. When God desires it. I call someone on the phone. A business. A customer service rep answers. A stranger. I need help. Sometimes I’m riled up. Something I think the company is doing someth...
January 24, 2017
Open Wide Your Mouth
“I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” Psalm 108:3
“Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.” Luke 12:8-9
Open wide your mouth. That’s what the doctor says to kids, right? And sometimes adults. When he wants to look inside and make sure everything’s okay in there. The denti...
January 23, 2017
Nickel Fly Swatter Enterprise
“Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Cor. 10:5
My kid brother, despite years of rebellion and unruliness as a child, despite making it appear like he’d never move past an obsession with sports, girls, and brews, is today a phenomenally successful physician’s assistant at a nationally renowned orthopedic and spinal care clinic where he performs surgeries. Yes, I’m...
Storms of the Soul
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
“Oh, that you brought me through a day like yesterday, Lord. Oh, the storms in my soul.” I thanked Him. I praised Him. For His mercy!
I was doing my usual morning prayer walking. Walking up and back in my prayer room. Thanking God once again for His amazing mercy. Oh, such grace! He had woken me up after a day of mighty powerful storms. Winter storms. In rea...
January 19, 2017
Don’t Miss God’s Voice
“…and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.” John 10:4
Sometimes I hear a voice speaking to my heart, telling me what to do. If it’s in line with God’s Word, I know it’s from Him. If not, it isn’t. Sometimes I sense His Spirit giving me a message. It grows. Stronger. Sometimes a scripture lifts up off the page as though it’s being emphatically highlighted with a bright marker. God speaks to His people. It’s Christ’s followers job to listen. Hear. Obey. Follow. Sometimes we’re too bu...
