Waiting. Sitting in traffic. Waiting in the doctor’s office. We hate it. Or the bigger waits in life like waiting to meet our spouse when we already feel “too old.” Or waiting on that miracle baby. Or waiting on the prodigal child. Waiting. We hate it. We avoid it at all costs. We say not very nice things when a…
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I was thinking about this verse this morning. So often we think our “be still” time is early morning quiet time with Jesus where you’re physically still. But being still is more about the state of our heart. I know for me I love to “be still” on my front porch but often my heart is not “still” and at…
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He is our refuge and strength. He is our very present help in times of trouble. Our help, our strength, our peace, our fulfillment — none of these come from someone else changing, a better marriage, a different set of circumstances, or whatever circumstance ahead. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH a very PRESENT help in times of trouble. Emmanuel:…
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How to take the Word with you, pray without ceasing, and let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly? Are you looking for a way to literally take the Word with you? To pray without ceasing. To let the Word dwell in you richly all day — and not just in the morning during your devotions. Here’s how to…
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You are not forgotten. Your situation is not hopeless. God is not overwhelmed. He is SEATED on His throne. He isn’t stressed or pacing. What do you need to leave in His hands tonight? Here are five verses to remind us that God is on His throne: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not…
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