A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Pride
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5 If we are all completely honest, pride is our number one problem. For most of us. Almost all of us. We are disappointed when others don't see our needs. Pride. We are wishing others would go along with what we want. Pride. We compare ourselves to others, wishing we had what they had. Pride. We erupt in anger when our spouse doesn't please us. Pride. We hesitate to notice our need to apologize as it's always the...
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God's Power
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 As our thoughts are focused on Jesus this Easter weekend, let's think a moment on God's power. God created all things. God (Jesus) lived on earth as a human. Folks, He never sinned. Even when hungry, He never snapped. Even when tired, He still blessed others. Even knowing how He was...
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Fraud
In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. Deliver me, O Lord from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. Psalm 120:1-2 I am a fraud. Flawed. Not perfect. You? If you're honest, you'll agree. Yes about me, but I'm referring to you. None of us are perfect. We all demand. We...
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The Robe
Great is Your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to Your rules. Psalm 119:156 Ever read The Robe? It was written in 1942 by Lloyd Douglas and has become an enduring classic for millions over the years. Sharing the story of a young Roman soldier, you are drawn into the story as this soldier crucifies Jesus. He literally commands the soldiers who nail our Jesus on the cross. While Jesus is dying, this Roman soldier wins Jesus' robe while gambling. The story winds through the the days after Jesus...
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Wide Open
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 Jesus is forever our always. Forever, Jesus is our always. Always and forever, is Jesus to you. To me. To us. He is and always will be there for you. Always. For all things. Every little thing. There is no place we can hide from His love. There is no place away from His presence. We simply cannot run away from Him. He is always here, waiting for you. In good times and bad. When...
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Good
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 God is still good. He is. He is still good. Even though.... Fill in the blank with whatever your even though is. Even though your family breaks apart,...
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Slow Slide
Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today", that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:12-13 Satan rarely enters with a bang. He rarely announces his presence, coming through our choices instead. It's usually one choice. That leads you to another. And another. And another. And before you know it, you don't recognize the path anymore...
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Living with Jesus
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:2-3 Who is He to you?...
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The Faithfulness of God
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children, to those who keep His covenant and remember to do His commandments. Psalm 103:17-18 Keep trusting. Keep believing. God has a plan and it is our only job to keep going, trusting and believing He will do what He has promised He will do. You must remember how faithful God is to us, His beloved. If you have forgotten, look through the Bible. Look back into your...
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Loving God's Way
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 Sigh, I admit, this is hard. Way hard. Loving God's way means loving the unlovable. Not caring about the reaction. But loving anyway. Because that's what God does. He loves you, doesn't He? And let's admit, you're not always perfectly loveable either. Everyone deserves to be loved. No matter how they act towards you. I'm not excusing behavior, just pointing out the underlying layer of love that must exist. We...
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I'm Sorry
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 What do those words mean to you? An apology? Heartfelt from you to the offended? Or a necessary evil? Something to get your loved one off your back? Apologies mean the world. They write the wrongs. Cover the faults. Restore relationships. Why is it so hard sometimes to apologize? Pride? What is true Christ-like apology? Acknowledging your part with no strings attached. Simply saying you are sorry for what you have...
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Imagine
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly. Psalm 52:8-9 I cannot even imagine life without Jesus. Living in absolute fear without the foundation of my all knowing God. Not sharing my deepest fears with the One who already knows. Not asking Him to remove my fear, replacing...
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