Decisions, decisions
You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord. (Psalm 23:5-6 AMP) God, I need some wisdom in some decisionsContinue Reading
Restoration of Joy
[When I read this article, I so resonated with these gentle, loving, and encouraging words by Jamie Rohrbaugh. I hope and pray they speak to you today, too, in the areas you may need restoration.] Restore us, O God of hosts;And cause Your face to shine on us [with favorContinue Reading
Breakthrough
So [Israel] came up to Baal-perazim, and David smote [the Philistines] there. Then David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the bursting forth of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim [Lord of breaking through]. (1 Chronicles 14:11 AMPC) “I, God, will burst allContinue Reading
Not Forgotten
“Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.” (Psalm 119:153-154 NIV) Once we had guest ministers in to do a three day series of meetings at church. The weekend was phenomenal, filled with worship, teaching, wisdom, prayer,Continue Reading
Psalm 145 Prayer
Praying the Word of God is a win-win for us. You can’t mess it up because it’s God’s Word to start with. And that Word works within us. God Above All, I will exalt you, my God, O King, and with gratitude and submissive wonder I will bless your nameContinue Reading
Pray Always: Anxiety
(These verses have been bugging me, so I’m working through what they mean and how to apply it to my life. Hopefully, some of my musings will speak to and bless you, too.) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ JesusContinue Reading
Pray Always
(I’ve had these verses bugging me, so I’m working through what they mean and how to apply it to my life. Hopefully, some of my musings will speak to and bless you, too.) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ JesusContinue Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Now may the God of hope fill you with complete JOY and peace as you continue to believe, so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 EHV) Have you ever found yourself “stuck” in a Bible verse? It bothers, pesters, and generally harasses you because it hasContinue Reading
Courage in the battles
“This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (II Chronicles 20:15 NIV) This is my prayer in the desertWhen all that’s within me feels dryThis is my prayer in my hunger and needMy God is the God who provides This is my prayer in the fireInContinue Reading
Out of the overflow
“You have minds like a snake pit! How do you suppose what you say is worth anything when you are so foul-minded? It’s your heart, not the dictionary, that gives meaning to your words. A good person produces good deeds and words season after season. An evil person is aContinue Reading