A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Clothed in His Love
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. John 15:9 Abide in God's perfect love for you. Reside. Stay for a long, long time. Rest. When you are abiding in God and His love, there is no room for fear. When you focus on His love, anxiety walks...
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One Step at a Time
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 Ever face a giant situation? A large project, perhaps? Or a looming life event? How can we possibly remain calm at the prospect of a new baby? Or starting a company? Or a church? The...
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Clinging to God
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and He answered me from His holy hill. Psalm 3:3-4 Life is mostly wonderful, isn't it? Filled with so many good things. But there are many moments when your mind can slip...
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Today's Choice
Oh Jesus, I'm so sorry. But I'm super mad. Really mad. Is that alright to be mad at you? You are like my Father, and I've been known to get mad at him (sorry, dad!), so I suppose, yes, I can be mad at You, too. I feel strange writing that. Like I'll upset You...
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How did He?
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. 1 Chronicles 16:11 When did You know? When did You know how You would ultimately die? How were You not completely overcome with anxiety at almost every moment after? When did You know You were the Son of God? When did You grow to love...
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Attitude
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. Psalm 9:1 You will never NOT have trouble. Let me say that another way. There will always be something. Some irritation somewhere. Why? Because nothing is always perfect. Sounds like a downer, doesn't it? Sorry!...
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Voice of God
Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. Psalm 25:12 How do you listen to God? Are your hands open, always ready to receive? You can listen to Him during prayer, not merely filling every moment with your voice, but also sitting still in His presence. He...
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Relax
Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116:7 Uncertainty filling you up? Brain overwhelmed with what ifs? Good. What? Yes. It's good. Why is it good that I am filled with angst? Because you are human. Not capable of knowing the future. It's good to be...
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Never Ever Leaves
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 God has promised to never leave us. Never. Flip that. God has promised to always stay right by our side. With us....
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Mowing the Lawn
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. Proverbs 28:26 Ever made a dumb decision? I have. Like yesterday. Folks, I've decided I like mowing our giant lawn. I see steady progress and it doubles as exercise. Plus my dear husband loves the help. Decided...
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Exhaustion
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish. Jeremiah 31:25 Wrote this post a few years back, but never posted it. As an exhausted teacher, beginning her summer break, it fits perfectly once again :) Today I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. Nothing special, just...
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Fly Away
Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw His unfailing love from me. Psalm 66:20 Children leave the nest. At least they're supposed to. When? Around the start of college. Doesn't matter if they're ready. Because ready or not, there they go. They crave independence. You crave silence. But that doesn't make it...
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