A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
It's OK to be Sad
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." Luke 7:13 Really? Yep, it’s ok. Sadness is an emotion. Just like happiness or anger or irritation. Jesus was sad. He was grieved for his people. Do you think He was filled with joy in the Garden...
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Beautiful Life
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 God is waiting to walk you into your beautiful life. Already there? That’s...
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Survival
Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. Psalm 91:14-15 How does one survive without God? Literally, how does...
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What a Friend
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God's friend." James 2:23 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.And what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. Friends bear each other's griefs....
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Who God Is
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 I have. I am. And I always will. ~~~~~~ I have loved you. I am loving you. And I always will love...
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Belief in the Garden
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26 I have a question. Why would Eve believe Satan over God? Back in the garden. At...
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Solved
So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" Hebrews 13:6 I see you. I saw you yesterday. When a situation arose, I got your attention. I was hoping you would react how we've practiced. When the moment came, you did well....
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Mary
Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 God asked Mary to do something for Him. When God asked her, she responded with grace. When God asked Mary to completely change her life and give up everything...
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Wise Men
When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:9-10 Has God ever asked something of you? And He's been...
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Shepherds
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16 Ever wonder why all of heaven decided to announce the greatly anticipated Savior's birth to lowly shepherds? Shepherds were simple. Lower than low. They brought the lamb to the high priest for the sacrifice. Shepherds served...
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Lies
He (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 How dare we believe the lies of who we are instead of...
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Noticing
As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God! Psalm 40:17 God notices you. He formed you in your mother's womb. He watched you walk for the very first time. He smiled when you spit out...
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