How long Lord?
The months go by after a death, divorce or when you receive news of a terminal illness; and each one is counted. David understood anguish, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled;...
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The hopeful heart
The hopeful heart Hope sets a heart on the right path, God’s path. “Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord. ” Psalms 31:24 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.” Psalm 130:5
Getting Away
Getting Away Have you ever been in a situation where you could not hear yourself think because of all of the noise around you? When we are surrounded with many people and activities, it is hard to pray and meditate on God’s word. These two things are critical to our...
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Starting New
Your circumstances (loss as a result of death, divorce, health, or job) may have you starting over. Starting new may be difficult or even scary. God says, “Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” Zechariah 9:12 “The Lord...
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What Happens During Worship?
What Happens During Worship? First we need to know what or who we are worshiping. As believers in Jesus, we worship God. But what miraculous thing happens when we worship? And what are different ways we can worship? Singing (Psalm 21:13, 146:2), praying (Matthew 6:9), dancing (II Samuel 6:14), falling...
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The Last Word
As the year comes to a close and my last devotional is read; the last gift opened; the last prayer is spoken; the last blessing bestowed; I give you my heart Lord…. “[ Promised Faithfulness to the Lord ] [ A Psalm of David. ] I will sing of mercy...
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Gas Up the Car
Gas Up the Car We all know a car will not run without gas. In the spiritual world, we as believers in Jesus Christ, cannot operate without the Holy Spirit. We are vessels for God and we are filled with the Holy Spirit that keeps us going. We are nothing...
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Ask me anything
Ask me anything Like a child I have many questions. My father says ask me anything and I will answer (john 14:13). So today I asked, where were you Lord when your son died? The answer I received was filled with hope. “Hear me on this. I was present in...
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Crying Out to God
Crying Out to God Have you ever had the experience where you cried out to God in such desperation that your insides hurt? There is an example of Hannah crying out in prayer to God in the temple and Eli, the priest, thought she was drunk. “But Hannah answered and...
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