Posts with the tag “daily-devotionals-and-posts”

"How long will you waver between two opinions? " This powerful question from Elijah in 1 Kings 18 echoes into our lives today. We can't sit on the fence line with one foot in the world and one foot in...  Read More

Perhaps the more important question is how does God want you to see yourself? Let me take a minute and remind you precisely the way He does! You are extraordinary. You have a purpose. You were created...  Read More

As we look at the world today, everything continues to increase in price. Food is more expensive, rent is more expensive, and living costs continue to rise. But there is one thing out there that is st...  Read More

"Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard." Isaiah 58:8Have a...  Read More

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? It means putting to death our independent ideas, self-will, pride, and the things that our flesh wants to do. Galatians 2:20 says, "I have been crucified...  Read More

So many times throughout the day, while watching the news, listening to the radio, or scrolling through social media, we ask ourselves, "Wait, is that true?" Oftentimes, search engines can help us ver...  Read More

When we don't understand what God is askingor know how it will all work outor where one step will leador when we will see itor how it will happenor why we are doing it...We do it anyway.Our obedience ...  Read More

"The joy of the Lord is my strength.” Nehemiah 8:10.The original Hebrew for "joy" is "chedvah," meaning joy or gladness. “Strength" in the same verse is a Hebrew word meaning "a place or means of safe...  Read More

It's a brand new day - a new week! Let's begin by giving God the Glory and stopping the enemy in his tracks. Say this with me...Thank you, Lord, for always walking with me:When I am weak, You are stro...  Read More

"His light broke through the darkness and he led us out in freedom from death's dark shadow and snapped every one of our chains." Psalms 107:14 TPT Hallelujah! We are free!  Have a beautiful Sunday! G...  Read More

I've lived in denial before. I refused to acknowledge that I was in a bad place in my life, that my spending habits weren't healthy, that my words weren't life-giving, and that I wasn't living aligned...  Read More

Maybe you’ve heard the saying “If you want to change, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.” I think this is one of the hardest things we face when we’re presented with change. It’s the in betwe...  Read More

So Pharaoh took 600 of his best chariots and marched them toward the Israelites, who were camped by the Red Sea. The Israelites were terrified and cried out to Moses. "Was it because there were no gra...  Read More

Get ready for this mind-blowing, life-transforming revelation: faith isn't just believing without seeing. To have, to activate, and to maintain faith, we need to exercise it by taking action. That cou...  Read More

I remember the day, at my old job, when I struggled with a leaking pen. I couldn't figure out which pen it was, since every time I grabbed for a different one, small bits of black ink ended up on my h...  Read More

Have you ever tried to build on the sand? It only takes one wave, and the structure's integrity is compromised. Jesus knew that we would have storms in our lives, and He knew that without a solid foun...  Read More

Let us choose LIFE!"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:21......  Read More

Do you sometimes think there is no way Jesus can understand what we're going through? How could He know the struggles we have, the temptations we face, the pain we experience? But He does my friends. ...  Read More

In my old life, I tried to do everything on my own. I had to prove to everyone that I was capable, hiding behind a mask of perfection so they wouldn't see my brokenness. Each morning, I would pull mys...  Read More

We can work through our lists of "what-if's" and worry about tomorrow. We can try and do it in our strength and make it come together on our own. Or, we can trust the One who promises to provide and k...  Read More

"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the ...  Read More

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." ~ Matthew 5:13W...  Read More

Do you have difficulty waiting on God? During a season of waiting, what posture do you take? Are you mad and impatient, standing with crossed arms and a closed heart? Or huddled on the ground in fear?...  Read More

We lock our doors, set our alarms, and switch on our motion sensors - trying to protect our homes and families from unwanted intruders. But are we being as diligent with all of our enemies? Are we exp...  Read More

Start this new week being led by the Ultimate Guide.Let His voice guide you.Let His love center you.Let His arms carry you.Let His truth bring you home."The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy...  Read More

"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." ~ Isa...  Read More

If we can remember God's Word, if we can tuck it away and stand on its truth as our solid foundation, it won't matter what problem comes against us. It won't matter what the enemy is attempting to do ...  Read More

It's hard to believe that Jesus loves us like this, but He does. When we go astray, He pursues us and brings us home - rejoicing that we are once again in His arms. Are you feeling lost today? Cry out...  Read More

There have been times in my life I have tried to prove to others that I am worthy of their love. This "proving" has been at the cost of working long hours, hiding behind a mask of perfection, and pret...  Read More

Dear God,Please help me when I let the noise of this world drown out the sound of your voice. I am guilty of being too busy, too preoccupied, too eager to do other things than spend time with you. I a...  Read More

Did you know that the woman at the well is the only person to whom Jesus directly revealed that He is the Messiah? He was compelled to meet her— showing kindness, speaking truth, and revealing the hea...  Read More

When life gets hard, hang onto your praise. He is faithful and worthy of it all!"For you are my only hope, Lord! I've hung on to you, trusting in you all my life. It was you who supported me from the ...  Read More

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23Have a beautiful Sunday!God bless!......  Read More

Have you ever been in the in-between? In between jobs. In-between relationships. In between seasons of your life? It's a challenging place to be. But we must remember that God is there with us when we...  Read More

What does it feel like to walk in this world and be a follower of Jesus Christ? Like walking forward in the middle of a storm. The wind blows, debris comes flying in all directions, and the rain is co...  Read More

No matter what you're going through today, no matter the hardship or situation - choose to be thankful! Write out a list, say them out loud, and camp in His faithfulness. When we turn our eyes away fr...  Read More

Have you ever heard of praise as a weapon? In 2 Chronicles 20, we read that a vast army was coming against King Jehoshaphat. But before they arrived, the King went before the Lord and asked Him for he...  Read More

I've tried other roads, ones that seemed like quick fixes, had easy access, and were shortcuts to my true destination. They looked "easier" but contained detours, potholes, and major construction that...  Read More

The definition of worry is to give way to anxiety or unease, to allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. To give way is to yield to something, to let something be or go first. So my questi...  Read More

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who...  Read More