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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Canceling The Devil
Ever think about this: the devil knows he's lost. He's going to do everything he possibly can to take you down with him. Doesn't care if you're a Christian. If the devil can keep you down and depressed, full of fear or self-pity, you'll infect those around you for him. For the devil. Living for yourself, you place a tally on the devil's side. Score one for him! Is it worth it? Are those justified feelings of anger, self-pity, or revenge worth letting the devil have a point? Nope. Helps... Read more...
Letting the Children Grow Up
As moms, we pour into our children our very lives. Sacrificing our bodies, minds, and emotions for their well-being. Rarely are we thanked or fully appreciated. Sure, we have moments of redemption, but let's face it: motherhood is a sacrifice. We sacrifice for them. For those little people who either came from our bodies or grew within our hearts. Only when they become parents will they even begin to realize our sacrifice. But that's ok, because that's our job. As kids grow older, our relationship changes. We can do anything... Read more...
Succumbing to Temptation
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Not only does Satan want to silence your witness, he also wishes to crush your very existence. He always begins small. Tiny. Almost unnoticeable. Look at this sinful site. That wasn't so bad. Do it again. And before you know it, you're craving that sin. You've even rationalized it's acceptance in your life. It's now no big deal. Happens with lying, cheating, gossiping, stealing - you name the sin, it generally starts small. How... Read more...
Targeted Trusting
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:4 Is your view of God colored by your circumstances? Do you praise Him in the raindrops or just in the sunshine? Do you trust Him only when smoothly sailing through life or do you trust Him still when your path remains dark? Do you acknowledge His sovereignty when your plans fall apart? Do you obey Him even when you feel lost? Jesus kept trusting in His Father's... Read more...
Refuge and Strength
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way; though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3 This Psalm depicts absolute dire circumstances. The earth gives way. The earth literally moves away. The mountains are moved into the sea. Tall giant mountains are now in the water. The water surrounds, causing the mountain to tremble. Real calamity. But yet,... Read more...
Perfect Deliverance
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 I don't know about you, but I find this absolutely incredible. If we ask, God will deliver us from our fears. God, who created all things, will answer us, providing us freedom from our fears. What are your fears? Fear of the uncertain future? Fear of a certain person and their reactions to you? Fear of messing up, not being perfect? Fear of people knowing the real you? Fear of rejection? We all... Read more...
Poor Little Me
The poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 34:6 We are poor. Yep. Without God, we are covered in sin and poor in spirit. Within ourselves, we lack everything. Yes, God creates us with wisdom, strength, and certain talents, but without God's power, our talents are human. Flawed. Subject to our emotional whims. As ourselves, we cry out to God and He hears us. Not only does He hear us, but the Bible reminds us He saves us from trouble!... Read more...
Locked Up
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Are you locked up? Are you paralyzed with fear? Filled with anxious thoughts, unable to move forward? When we choose to rely on our own strength, we tend to lock ourselves up, away from everyone and everything. When that happens, we choose to remain alone. Stuck. Separated by God's peace. Why do you choose to do that? Don't you trust God to... Read more...
Dear God, Help!
The Lord will rescue His servants; no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22 This is big. Too big. Too much. I can't even wrap my mind around it, so there's that. I'm going to call it simply impossible. Dead end, that's where this situation lays. No literal way out. My mind is wrapped in anxiety and dread. Blanketed with fear, causing my stomach to lurch whenever my mind remembers. Standing at the edge, I throw up my hands in surrender. God, I can do nothing... Read more...
The Lord Goes Before You
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 When God goes before us, He knows before we do. He sees things before we do. He feels things before we do. He literally clears the path before us. Picture a shepherd or a warrior. Taking their weapon, they sweep the weeds, creating a path for you. Scouting their eyes, they notice dangers. They note possible wild animals. Depressions in the... Read more...
God's Faithful Path
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10 When you keep walking on the path God has for you, you will experience His love and faithfulness. No, it won't always be easy, but you will stay within Him. You will walk in His love, which is God Himself. God is always faithful to those who keep His covenant. To those who keep His commandments, His word. And when you obey Him, you will stay within His love and faithfulness.... Read more...
Zero Opportunity
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 That seems like a no brainer, doesn't it? Why would we ever want to give the devil an opportunity to reign in our lives? To take anything over? Why would we grant the devil a foothold into our lives? If refusing the devil an opportunity is common sense, why would the Bible need to remind us? Because we need it. Constantly. We are always inviting the devil back into our lives when we sin. Through our thoughts. Our actions. Our words.... Read more...