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Open and Shut Doors
Open and Shut Doors
As I've prayed during these last dozen years, I've purposely begged God to fling WIDE the doors He has chosen for me and to SLAM shut the doors not in His plan. When you are walking through darkness during a season of complete uncertainty, you need His light to guide you. You rely on His... Read more...
Psalm 13:1-6
Psalm 13:1-6
Ever complain to God? Out loud with words or crying out within your soul? David, the man after God's own heart, did many times. This Psalm is one example. He starts by royally complaining. From the depths of his soul he wonders how long God will forget him. How long, O Lord? Will you forget... Read more...
Eternity
Eternity
Jesus. He is all that you need. He is everything. He is the beginning and the ending, encompassing everything in between. You will only win when you submit everything to Him. Jesus. God created us. In His image, He created us. Yet we sinned. We messed up. Remember Adam and Eve? It could have been... Read more...
God-breathed
God-breathed
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. Job 33:4 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it,... Read more...
Securely Held
Securely Held
God holds you tight. Securely. Completely tight. Right within Him, He holds you. He holds your now, your past, and your future. Navigating your path, He holds you securely. Can't see what's ahead? His hand will guide you. Securely. Fumbling around like there's nothing to hold onto? He's right behind you, so it's ok to... Read more...
Watching
Watching
God is watching. Always. He is always watching for you. You. He waits for your return. Longs for it. Like the prodigal son's father watched every day for the return of his wayward son, God watches for your arrival. For your restoration. If you are completely lost, when you decide to return to God, He'll... Read more...
Wearing Him
Wearing Him
How do you wear Jesus? Does your face reflect His peace? Do your eyes reflect His love? Are your lips proclaiming His faithfulness? Is your spirit praising His worthiness? Is your mind focused on Him? Aligning your will to His? Wearing Jesus looks different from one person to the next as we are all created... Read more...
Setting Your Mind on God
Setting Your Mind on God
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and... Read more...
Paying Zero Attention
Paying Zero Attention
"Sir," asked the demon who was tiny but had a large voice. "What do YOU want," demanded the demon in charge whose name escapes me. "I found someone I can dominate. I'm sure of it. Look." The tiny demon with the large voice pointed at a man sitting in a comfy chair. The man was... Read more...
Slapping the Devil
Slapping the Devil
What situation in your life begs God to enter? Something you have zero control over? I know, you have control over your reactions, but not over the actions or responses of others. You have no control how other people will react or sometimes not even care. You also have no control over circumstances thrown your... Read more...
Running to the Father
Running to the Father
God created you. He created you perfectly for His purposes. His purposes are higher than ours, so rest assured, your life is meant for good. Your life is set up to bring God glory, while influencing others as only you can. You are unique, designed with a purpose. When God created you, He set out... Read more...
Shrink Back or Stand Up
Shrink Back or Stand Up
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. Hebrews 10:39 Do you shrink back when life becomes rough? When insults are hurled do you recoil? When you are misunderstood, do you shrink back into nothing? When you shrink back, you are... Read more...