We don’t like doing things when we don’t understand them, or know why it matters. Our human minds want to make sense of things and to apply logic. But that’s not what God asks from us. He tells us to let go of that desire and walk by faith, one step at a time. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5 “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than you

I am sharing this quote from @elisabethelliotspeaks because I have experienced the same thing so many times. It’s always when I have quieted myself from all the thoughts swirling in my head and choose to listen that I hear Him. I don’t know if He is speaking when I’m not listening, but I think He waits until I am. When I hear Him, deep in my spirit I am strengthened with a faith that will persevere through whatever comes. I know that He is with me and that His rod and staff p

It’s faith in Jesus that heals us, not faith in the power of our faith. (I’ve heard some preaching before that was misleading in this way) Our faith in Jesus is what moves mountains, calms seas and sets us free! There is no other way - Jesus is THE way, THE truth and THE life, no one can come to God except through Him (John 14:6). Jesus came to make you whole, SHALOM, with nothing missing and nothing broken in you. Only He can do this and He wants to. Do you believe that? He

You’ve been told that you’re “More than a conqueror,” but do you really believe it? If you try to do it by your own strength and God-given abilities, you’re not tapping into the conquering power God is talking about. Your faith in Jesus and His work on the cross, His Father and the Holy Spirit is the power you need - and it’s all the power you need for conquering faith! The biggest battle you fight is over the ways of the world, the culture and all of its excesses and indulge

There is a prayer St. Patrick wrote and prayed - it’s been turned into a hymn called St Patrick’s Breastplate. Here is an excerpt from this prayer of faith: I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me From snares of devils, From temptation of vices, From everyone who

Today is John 3:16 Day! We celebrate the joy of our salvation and share it with others. God loves you! God came for you! He sacrificed for you and Jesus redeemed you! You can walk in joy and freedom FOREVER! The Lord expects us to do this same thing for others: love them, be there for them when they’re in need and when they’re not, sacrifice for them and walk with them. #youarecalled #christianliving #wwjd #thelordiswithyou #john316 #shalom #yourjourneytobeingwhole #dailydevo

How often have you said or thought to yourself, “well, it’s not my problem.” Sometimes you’re right and you’re observing a healthy boundary, but sometimes you just don’t want to deal with something messy. And, sometimes you’re just being selfish or prideful. Jesus taught us to get in the mess with people. Empathize with them eye to eye. Love them like Jesus and pray with and for them. Jesus was the most important person in all of history and yet, He came down to our eye level

This is what our human nature does because it longs to be in control. But, that control is only an illusion. Following God requires that we surrender our illusion of control to Him. It means that we decide to trust Him, His word, Jesus, and Holy Spirit completely. It means that we put ourselves and our selfish desires aside and seek to desire what the Lord desires, to love like Him, and serve humbly. The world teaches us to seize control everywhere we can. This is just anothe

This! This is where the rubber meets the road. Too many Christians don’t want God’s will, they want God to bless their will. They pray the Lord’s Prayer - but their heart doesn’t echo “Thy will be done.” I’ve heard it preached too - the Lord will bless the desires of your heart… the Bible actually says: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm‬ ‭37‬:‭4‬ ‭ When you make the Lord the center of your heart, will and emotions - your des

I love it when I’m able to walk in quiet faith. When my confidence in God doesn’t need explanation or justification - I just believe. I’m grateful to God for that gift and I pray that it will permeate every aspect of my journey through this life. But, I am not immune from life’s difficulties and trials any more than you are… I have to choose to walk by faith and not by my feelings, even when fear, anger, despair, anxiety, impatience and hopelessness are overwhelming. It’s a g

Jesus came to make us whole, Shalom. That’s complete peace in our mind, heart and soul - with nothing missing and nothing broken. The thing that was the most broken was our relationship with God and that’s what had to be repaired before anything else could be. ““I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭ We will never find God’s peace from the world - so why do

I’ve definitely gone through times when I questioned the goodness of God’s will. How could this kind of suffering be good? How could the tragedies and evil in our world be turned to good. I don’t have all the answers - but I know that the stuff God has done in me, through me and around me because of suffering has been very good! I remember worshipping in church and singing the @christomlin song, Good Good Father, and crying because I didn’t really believe it at that moment -

So many Christians are suffering from anxiety, depression and fear. If you boil it down though, the issue is little faith. Jesus pointed this out a number of times when He was teaching. However, when you’re in the middle of the fear, its hard to reach out. That fear kind of chokes you out - but maybe you should call that fear by name and tell it to go in the name of Jesus! Do it every day, many times a day if necessary. God is WITH you, and He is on your side! And He has all

Have you experienced being fatherless or abandoned like and orphan or widow? It’s heart wrenching! There is intense loneliness and it’s easy to be overwhelmed. But God is close to these - closer than they know or believe - and He promises to set them back up in a family. Because he created us to be in community, to live among loved ones is God’s design! It’s also a blessing. So many people, even Christians, are choosing to be isolated these days. It’s not good and it sets the

It is imperative that we listen to what the Spirt of God is saying - but it takes some discipline to do so - it’s part of discipleship. “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬ Not listening is likened to a hard heart that cannot understand Jesus and His teaching. “For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes— so their eyes cannot se

Trusting God is so much better than being able to do things myself. I know this is t what the world wants us to do - the world teaches us to trust ourselves and other people. This never ever works because all of us know our own weaknesses and we can never completely trust ourselves. God is completely trustworthy and faithful. He will always do the right thing, even if it’s not what we want. And, even though His power and love are beyond our comprehension, He gave us His word

This is so important. We need to be careful about the preaching we listen to - sometimes it is just tickling our ears and telling us that fulfilling our desires is what God wants - is His will. His will is seeking Him with all our hearts, so that our desires mirror His will. Glorifying and praising God with our lives is the goal. I don’t want joy without His plan. I don’t want comfort without it showing His faithfulness and I don’t want recognition that doesn’t glorify His na

In case you ever wonder, God is NOT finished with you yet! His faithfulness will not fail and won’t give up on you either… not ever! His purposes and plans for you won’t fail either. He will always do what He said He would do. He will equip and empower you at just the right moments I. Just the right ways. Your part is to take the next step in faith. #ginfwmy #godisfaithful #childofgod #godsplannotmine #stepoffaith #shalom #yourjourneytobeingwhole #dailydevotional

Don’t we all want to be like that person? According to Psalm 1, it’s not that difficult: 1. Don’t do things the way the world teaches, even if it seems like it’s not a big deal - Don’t walk in the ways of the wicked. 2. Don’t take stands for the things the world does - stand up for the things that matter to God 3. Don’t judge and mock people, or hang out or listen to those who do - love others like Christ loves them 4. Take joy and counsel from God’s Word in every situation t

We do not have to wonder what God’s will for us is. Ever. This is not the only scripture that makes it plain as day, but this is where I think everyone can start. If we do this, we will be walking with God. That’s His will. When we do this, He is able to work deeply in and through us and He will lead us into our purposes and callings. There is nothing more important and worthwhile we can do than what God prepared in advance to do. That is living a fulfilling life. Rejoice in