A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Waiting
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, ensures forever. Psalm 138:8 Ugh. I really don't like even the word. Who does? Wait. Our children detest the word. When they ask us something and we say 'wait', their faces usually fall, because they just know. Society buys cars with loans, we buy things on credit, and we don't bat an eyelash. Why? Because we want things now. We simply cannot wait to save up the money. Really? It's similar when we need to wait for...
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Utter Selfishness
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright. Proverbs 20:11 I stood face to face with selfishness last week. Utter full-blown rebellion, actually. It was ugly. Super ugly. It screamed in my face, demanding attention. Demanding I cater to it's selfish whims. And when I refused,...
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Thankfulness
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. Psalm 86:12 It's easy to thank God when times are good. When life is smooth, it's easy to raise our hands to heaven, thanking the One who created all things. How 'bout when life turns ugly? When your life hits a speed bump and you are thrown to the ground, what then? Are we still required to give thanks during those winter months? Yep. Seriously? Uh-huh. When God places...
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Mothering
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 In the quiet of my heart, God gently reminds me of how His fingerprints are all over my life. I look around and see Him. From when I was a little girl dreaming of my future, I wanted...
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Yes, God, I'm Listening
For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things. Psalm 107:9 You’re still holding the reins. Your life. You still want control. I do? Yes. How do you know? Easy. Every time you don’t see your life headed in the direction you want, you worry. When an...
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Already On Its Way
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 Since God has our back and He knows our every thought... our every need... our every heart’s desire......
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Security
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 Don't you just love snuggling up with a cozy soft blanket? Especially when you are feeling ill or a bit glum, wrapping up in a blanket seems so comforting. It's almost like we are wrapped...
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Grace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 By definition, it's unearned. Undeserved. But it's what we all need. Desperately. It's a blanket of peace that touches our soul. Where would we be without it? We’d be shells of bitterness. Worthless, if you want to know...
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Whispers of Doubt
He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me. Psalm 18:19 You're so not worth it. You'll never get it right. Life will always be one chaotic mess, so why try? He doesn't really love you. You’re ugly. You’re boss is simply waiting for a chance to fire you. You’re parents don't care. In fact, no one cares. You're nothing. Pure lies. Lies from the pit of hell. Whispers in your ear. We've all heard them. Lies...
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Front Row
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Psalm 17:6 Let God do what He is going to do. Simply be. Relax. You don’t need to plan how. Leave that all up to Him. Allow God to use you as He sees fit. Feeling...
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Waiting for Perfection
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 Stuck in the mud because you are waiting for something without flaws? Asking God for His plan, but waiting until every single duck is in a row? Hate to burst your bubble - but you’ll be waiting...
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Choose to Move On
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 Disappointment is real, isn't it? Life isn't always a bed of roses. Heck, roses have thorns, but they sure smell wonderful, so it is a mixed bag at best. Life, that is. Here’s...
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