Read a good book! We’re not the first people to face hard times. Many books share stories of people surviving much more difficult things. These hard stories also offer encouragement as people not only suffer greatly, but also adapt and survive.
Read MorePowerful prayer requires the Belt of Truth, because we need protection from all the false accusations that assail us. Our own doubts lie to us. Also, fear, worry, anger, bitterness, voices not known for truth-telling, block prayer. They oppose faith and drown hope.
Read MoreI will never run out of thanksgiving for there exists more to praise than there are words on my tongue. The more I learn of Him, the more I am compelled to tell others. I desire everyone to know His richness and love toward them. And while I cannot tell ALL the Lord does, I have enough to say to occupy the rest of my days!
Read MoreWhatever current challenge faces me, whether money, health or relationship troubles, I am not alone and need never fear. The older I get the more I treasure this truth!
Read MoreThe Lord seeks out relationship. The Near God comes knocking, calling my name. How amazing- He doesn’t just allow me to get close, He pursues me!
Read MoreThe Lord KNEW my worst when He died on the cross for me. His love occurs in the full knowledge of EXACTLY what I think and do.
Read MoreMy Creator has overseen every bit of my formation. I have NEVER been hidden from my Lord. Instead of frustration at what I don’t have, I need to thank Him, who makes no mistakes, for creating me just as I am.
Read MoreThe Lord created the world for people to inhabit, therefore His people belong to Him. Giving thanks to my Creator confirms my allegiance to the One who sets the rules. He doesn’t answer to me, I answer to Him.
Read MoreWhen I am in need to a Hiding Place, all I have to do is call. God WILL hear me and show me His loving care by allowing me to take refuge in Him. He HIDES ME and cares for me.
Read Morewe don’t have to be strong enough! Let’s trust in the Lord who is our strength AND our Shield! His desire is to protect and help us.
Read MoreWhen we are engaging in spiritual work, we never need worry about being caught unprotected or vulnerable if we stay securely planted in our Fortress. He rescues and guards His children.
Read More“The Lord is my Rock” means the Lord is solid ground. He is safety and security. He is unchangeable and immovable.
Read MoreThe Lord's help extends to any spiritual, physical, or mental catastrophe we experience. When we call, He will answer; when we are in trouble, He will be there. He WILL rescue us.
Read MoreThe Lord has always been His people’s Redeemer. And His desire to rescue flows from His great lovingkindness.
Read MoreOur Lord is Savior who is good, loving, saving, merciful, and He saves, washes, renews, and pours His Spirit on us. How could we ever stop praising Him?
Read MoreGod's character includes grace and mercy. Patience. Lovingkindness. Love. But His character is also perfectly holy and He reigns!
Read MoreThe promise of the Spirit and WHAT God does through that in our lives changes everything! Let's thank Him for that gift.
Read MoreJesus is the incarnation of God and the best example of how very much we are loved. Why else would the eternal God of creation humble Himself, voluntarily live in the limitations of flesh, and then satisfy His own holy nature of justice by dying the death I deserved?
Read MoreGod wants to be our Father. This is not a relationship of groveling, trying to prove myself, hoping to figure out a mystery, or attempting to earn a position. Instead, this is a relationship of being.
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