Psalm 147:3 tells us that God heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. When we, as God’s children, have broken hearts, how can this verse apply or even be true? And what does it mean that He binds up our wounds? I wonder if it’s in the binding that He heals. To bind something up is to hold securely...to not let go...to put back together. In the midst of our brokenness He is holding us near. He is holding us securely. He is piecing us back together. Healing is a journey and there ... Read More about The lies we believe and our broken hearts…
My Eyes Are On You, Lord…
“But my eyes are on You, God...” Psalm 141:8. We can see so clearly the humanity and heart of David in this phrase. He faced battle after battle yet turned his eyes upon the Lord. I think all of us can relate. Yes?! Lord, teach us to say... I feel rejected, but my eyes are on You. I feel lonely, but my eyes are on You. I feel confused and unsure, but my eyes are on You. I feel like I’ve messed up too big this time, but my eyes are on You. I am not good enough, but my eyes are on You. I ... Read More about My Eyes Are On You, Lord…
30 Days of Speaking Life
"Life and death are in the power of the tongue..." Proverbs 18:21 Have you noticed how quickly you can become deflated or discouraged when you hear something negative come out of your own mouth or someone else's? Most of us even have deep beliefs about ourselves that may stem from words we heard many years ago. And have you also noticed that when a kind word is spoken to you that your entire day can be made brighter? Most of us have found the power of the truth of Proverbs 18:21 but we ... Read More about 30 Days of Speaking Life
My Weakness is a Portal…
Do you have a weakness you grow weary of? Have you been humbled recently and hate it? Have you pleaded with the Lord (maybe more than 3 times) to remove something from your life??? Do you begrudge your insufficiencies instead of focusing on His sufficiency? Y’all. Read one of my very favorite passages from the Passion Translation. "My weakness becomes a PORTAL TO GOD’S POWER!!!" “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to relieve me of this. But he answered me, “My grace is always more than ... Read More about My Weakness is a Portal…
Jesus, Bring the Rain
After a week of rain the blue skies in East Tennessee were amazing this weekend. Rain can be gloomy and storms can destroy. But rain makes things grow. Rain nourishes. Rain strengthens. Rain brings new life. Rain brings rainbows and reminders of God's promises. What if we began to see the rainy situations in life the same way? The difficult relationship? The hard work situation? The physical ailment? The prodigal child? What if we saw those rainy situations as God's means for growth ... Read More about Jesus, Bring the Rain
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