A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
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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Devil's Schemes
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 News flash. Devil doesn't care about you if you're lukewarm. He doesn't spend his time on you if...
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An Example or Stumbling Block?
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Let yourself be an example instead of a stumble. An example of Christ's love instead of a stumble into sin. Man, that's hard. Not...
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Gifts
Rest in the knowledge that He is enough. That He, our Lord, holds all things in His hands. Are you resting? Or are you resisting? Matthew 7:11 reminds us "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good...
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Come Unto Me
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus is...
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Faith in the Valley
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 How do you have faith when God allows things you wish He wouldn't? What...
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