I had an interesting encounter yesterday. I sat next to someone on a plane trip who was a middle aged grandma, much like me, but her mouth! She complained about everything, turned every situation into something negative and swore a lot… while she sat next to her grand daughter. I was appalled, I tried to turn things to positives, but that was unsuccessful and then I watched my movie and prayed for them. I was reminded of times when I was young and someone like that was around

Faith isn’t grown and developed when everything is going well and life is good. It comes from walking (or crawling) through the hard times and the battles, trusting God for every step and every decision - setting your face against the circumstances and knowing that God is with you and that He is still good. “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”” ‭‭Joh

We are made in Gods image - but this is an area where our human nature isn’t regally like His. Patience is an attribute and virtue of God’s, but we have to learn it and work at it. We are naturally selfish and demanding - we are born this way. We have to be taught to think of others and to show grace. Too often we try to identify God through the lens of our humanity instead of viewing our humanity the way God does. Of course, we can’t see what He sees, but He gave us an expla

When you cry out to God from your heart, He not only hears you but He comes near to you. He is a perfect and loving Father. You can’t manipulate Him with your prayers because He can see your heart. But, you can influence Him - maybe even change things with your bold faith. Look at Abraham - our example of faith. When God was heading towards Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham begged Him to spare it if there were any righteous people there. He was bold. Really bold. Abraham stood in t

God loves YOU so much that He sacrificed what was most precious to Him to redeem you from death and hell. Then He adopted you and made you His child, and you are most precious to Him too. YOU are God’s precious child and there is nothing you can do or say to change that. Meditate on Gods love for you and spend time with your Heavenly Father today. He is always there, waiting for you to love Him back. #john316 #godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #savedbygrace #childofgod #goodgoodfath

I think that most of us want a word from the Lord - we long to hear His voice to lead us and guide us - we just want it without the parenting that comes with it. That’s why we don’t open our Bible as much as we need to… or we only open it when it’s for someone else or at church… The Bible can see through all of our smoke screens and masks. “Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from m

Whose voice do you hear most often? Is it one that discourages you - tells you that you’re not good enough, not smart enough, not qualified, or something similar? Is it a voice that accuses you, saying that you’ve blown it, that you should give up and accept things the way they are? Is it a voice that puffs you up and tells you that you have all you need, that this is easy for you and that the others are lucky to have you? Is it a voice that encourages you, empowers you, tell

Have you praised God yet today? If you haven’t, stop everything and DO IT! You have breath in your lungs, a savior who loves you and redeemed you, and Holy Spirit who is walking though every step of life with you. You are blessed if you have a device to read this with! God is always worthy of our praise and praising God chases the enemy away - the more you praise, the more victory you will see! #justdoit #praisethelord #worthyisthelamb #christianliving #yourjourneytobeingwhol

This is your friendly reminder that you’re not alone and you’re not on your own. You are a child of the Most High God who gives you strength! He gives you peace when you’re anxious, endurance when you think you can’t go on, and courage when you’re afraid. God isn’t telling you to do things on your own - He is asking you to do them with Him. You are called and chosen, but never to be alone! #neveralone #godiswithyou #childofgod #goodgoodfather #donotbeafraid #shalom #yourjour

The older I get, the more I realize that God is very purposeful about my life. And, those purposes and plans don’t end when we fulfill or accomplish them-they’re replaced with news ones. God keeps us growing and contributing - if we’re not doing that, then we need to seek God and ask Him to put you back on track. If you wonder what your purpose is, ask Him and then listen. You have to listen with all of your senses- by paying attention to the people, messages in the circumsta

Pride is everywhere and in everyone. It’s an issue we all have to deal with, part of the daily struggle in our journeys through life. The more we walk with Jesus and His Holy Spirit, the more we see ourselves through God’s lenses. When we see who we are in Christ, who God created us to be and how He equipped us to fulfill His plans and purposes - that is when we are able to be truly humble. Humility isn’t self- depreciation, it’s knowing and embracing your place - whether you

We all those days. When we feel like we’re pushing a car uphill - like our efforts are futile and we’re all alone… even if surrounded by people. But that isn’t the reality. It isn’t true. The truth is what God says, not what we think! The reality isn’t just our circumstances, it’s what God is doing to work them for His good plans for us. The Lord Himself is with you. He is on your side and He loves you. He has not abandoned you - you are not alone. #thelordiswithyou #neveralo

What do you believe about your prayers? Do you believe God hears them all? Or, just some of them? Do you believe God responds to them? How often. Many people seem to think that they have to get lucky to catch God’s attention when they pray. Like it’s a game of “whack-a-mole.” Let me assure you, that isn’t the case at all! God IS listening at all times, and He is planning and preparing for your good at all times too. The issue is that we aren’t. Sometimes we ask for what we wa

“…for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’” Isaiah‬ ‭46:9-10‬ ‭ Our God and Father KNOWS, He really understands what is happening and why, and He tells us what to expect in His word. However, sometimes (most of the time) we don’t “get it” until afterwards. We need to learn to trust more while

It is important to pay attention to this in yourself. If you don’t monitor your own attitude - you will probably slip into some degree of arrogance and pride. That’s what human nature does. If we keep our eyes on Jesus and His will, we are more likely to walk humbly - but it’s not a guarantee! How many people do you hear trying to dictate to God what direction should be followed? How many times have you told God what you wanted and expected Him to just give it to you? It’s no

When we seek the Lord with all of our hearts, our mind is renewed and transformed. His will becomes cleared to us and we desire it with all our hearts - not because we stop being who we are as individuals, but because we discover the uniquely gifted individual God created us to be. The more we know Him, the more we know ourselves. Our desires, hopes and dreams become His will and purpose for us, and we walk with Him towards them. #seekthelord #createdonpurposeforapurpose #cal

Waiting in hope is something God has called all of us to do, and to do joyfully. How’s that going for you? Do you tend to be more optimistic or more cynical or pessimistic? What does the Bible say about that? “‘My hope is in you all day long’ and at night, ‘my body also will rest in hope’” (Psalm 25:5; Acts 2:26) The Lord tells us to be full of hope while we wait for His direction and His action. And, while we wait in hope, we are supposed to be actively doing the things God

Today I’m grateful from all that God has removed from my life to protect me and the purposes and plans He has for me! I am grateful for every breakup that led me to my Godly husband. I’m thankful for every disappointment that pointed me back to God’s path for my life, His call and His purpose. I pray that I will listen more quickly and follow more closely than ever! #discipleship #goodgoodfather #childofgod #yourjourneytobeingwhole #shalom #dailydevotional

When you’re going through IT, whatever IT is, it’s going to be worth IT. I can say that because I’m a witness - and, because God is faithful! God promises is that He won’t waste your tears - that they matter to Him. He promises that He won’t let something in your life burn up unless He can bring beauty from the ashes. He doesn’t waste our pain - He turns it into a testimony that has power over the enemy! “And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb an

Do you tend to encourage others by offering hope and kindness? Or, do you More often try to help by giving corrections and criticism? I believe that there is a time and place for correction and that it can be very constructive, but it doesn’t usually work if it comes from someone who never encourages… Think about it, who do you listen to? Who do you seek out for advice? Is it the people who have spoken life to you and are kind and loving? Or, is it the people who always tell