A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Seeking
You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 What are you seeking after? What would you give your life for? What if this happiness costs you something. Would it be worth it, whatever this is you seek? Temporary pain for the greater good comes to...
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Sitting Dignified
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. Proverbs 31:25 Are you? Sitting dignified in your place? Sometimes in life, we are less than. Lowered into a status we did not ask for. It might be a devalued relationship. Or a job. Maybe you were simply completely misunderstood. Or maybe, gasp, they hurt you on purpose. So, you sit. You sit up, back straight, in your dignified place. You are not affected by the mud slung your way. You do not care. Why? Because...
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Simply Jesus
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 Jesus, I need You. I need You with all I am. I need Your strength, because mine is all gone. I need Your wisdom to see through all the worldly crud....
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Longing
May He grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans! Psalm 20:4 What is the longing of your heart? The deep down longing? To win the lottery? To get married? To make it through the day? How bout to know God? To know the living God, who made ALL things? He wants to know you. In fact, He already does. Inside and out. All those ugly things you don't like to talk about? He already knows. All those deep dark fears, thinking you're really not good enough? He...
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Safe and Sound
You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 God, who created all things, is with you every step of the way. Not only is He with you, but He is behind you, covering your past, taking away the pain. He takes any pain of your past if you'll let Him, because He wants you to live in the now. But you have to give it to Him, purposing not to return to that pity party. Decide instead to keep the sweet memories, letting...
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Valuing Others
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38 How much do you value other people? Enough to care about them past, "How are you?" Do you really want to hear something other than the usual "Fine?" If you do, you show your friend value. Let's go deeper. How much do you value your spouse? Do you ask them what they need...
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Coming to Our Senses
“…and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:26 I assume you want to come to your senses. To live honorably before all men. Senseless living showcases foolishness. Usually on display for all to see. Sometimes we don't see our own folly. Why? Because we have not come to our senses and are living under the influence of the devil. The verse above states when we are not living wisely, meaning not...
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God Alone
But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 We cannot rely on anyone but God alone. God alone is all we need. If you place your trust in humans, you will be disappointed. Bitterly. But God will never disappoint you. Yes, He won't always do what you want. But you can rest assured He has your back. He has your best interest at heart. God has no sin, so His love is pure. Not spoiled with human...
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Needing God
(God) who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:4-5 God, I need You. I need Your strength. Mine is all gone. I need Your love for others. Mine is all used up. I need Your peace. Don't have any on my own that lasts more than a second. I need Your love for me, too. Mine is all gone. I need all of You. Because all of...
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Rejection
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 Satan wants us to reject ourselves. He wants us to act as if we are reject-able. Unloved. When we act accordingly, we fulfill that prophecy. Ultimately rejected. Not because of us, but because of how we act. As parents, we must look past rejection and continue to love. As spouses, we must continue to love, seeking to validate the other person fully. Completely and fully loved. Secure. As members of our great nation, we simply...
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Choosing Hope
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5 Do you ever talk to yourself? Talk yourself into something or out? Ever tell yourself to buck up? Or to stop it? These days, when you're talking to yourself, you can pretend you're important, talking instead to someone on your wireless headphones. The verses above are written by someone who is talking to himself. Asking his very soul...
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Fed Up
Are you as fed up as I am? Fed up with the enemy trying to step foot into your life? Trying to gain a foothold in your home and with your family? How fed up are you? Enough to do something about it? Or will you simply complain from your comfy couch? Reclaim your territory....
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