For the last two days we have been talking about intimacy with God. Intimacy with God requires that we fear him and that we obey him. Fear and obedience are not negative terms, but rather are to be understood within the context of our relationship with a loving God. Trust is the third ingredient that… Read More »
A Very Present Help
Psalm 46 is about the reliability of God. God is reliable; he is always there with us and he is also there for us (see also Psalm 23:4). God is a very present (i.e., “an ever-present”) help in time of trouble. Psalm 46 reminds us that God is more than able to bring order out… Read More »
The Spiritual Discipline of Surrender
Today we will explore the spiritual discipline of surrender. To surrender is to give up control. When we surrender to God, we abandon ourselves to his loving control over all things. To surrender to God is to recognize that we belong to him. It is to accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our lives. … Read More »
God’s Steadfast Love
Lamentations 3:22-23 English Standard Version (ESV) 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I encourage you to trust God fully and accept wholeheartedly his steadfast love for you. His mercies are new every morning. He will withhold no good… Read More »
Embracing God’s Perfect Timing: Four Requirements
God knows the best time and the best manner in which to answer our prayers. God will meet our needs in ways that will bring him the greatest glory and bring us the maximum benefit. We must learn to embrace God’s timing as an important aspect of his will and purposes. This video addresses four… Read More »
In God We Trust, Part 3
To access part 2, please CLICK HERE. To access part 1, please CLICK HERE. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) 5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in… Read More »
In God We Trust, Part 2
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) 5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your… Read More »
In God We Trust, Part 1
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) 5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your… Read More »
Isaiah 41:10
Today I am meditating on the following verse as a source of strength and encouragement. I pray that the truth of God’s Word will minister to your heart as you read and consider this timeless message. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will… Read More »
Standing on the Promises
God’s promises will never fail. What he has promised, he is willing, able, and certain to perform. As Christians, we can rest in God’s promises with the full assurance that he will do what he said he would do. My declaration of faith for today is: “I am standing on the promises of God. Lord,… Read More »