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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1. In the secret place of your heart, a single tear rolls down the side of your cheek as you whisper, “Lord, do it,” and the Spirit softly whispers back. . . “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that,…

“Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” Psalm 16:1 We all face many decisions in life. Some are easy, and some are not. We must settle in our hearts one important fact, especially when the going gets rough, and surely it will… is God trustworthy or not? Our answer shapes…

““And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7. Darkness is simply the absence of light. Sometimes sorrows creep in like a sudden storm that looms overhead, and the winds and the waves appear to be unpeaceable. It can come in forms of physical…

“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.” Genesis 24:15 When I think of the necessity of being on time, my mind goes to my great-aunt Josephine Copeland….

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Every situation that we encounter is under the providential care of God. Many things happen that we are oblivious to in their occurrence and outcome, but as His beloved children, we will ultimately see…

“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” 1 John 4:21 It is impossible to go before the throne of grace in prayer and leave out the concerns and needs of others. If we genuinely love God, then we will love others as well. 1 John 4:21…

“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3 It’s always inspiring to hear of couples who have been married for fifty, sixty, ot seventy years. They often share how love has kept them together regardless of…

Lord, Keep Me Day by Day! “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Goals and aspirations change as we grow older; my parents would say that we would learn to understand things better with just a few more risings and settings of the sun. Youthful…

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  Psalm 30:5. Trials, tribulations, and afflictions are experienced by us all at some juncture in our lives. In Psalms, David often wrote of his afflictions and trials facing the enemy, but…

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Luke 15:24 It is never too late to make a fresh start with God. The familiar analogy of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God’s amazing grace to bring reconciliation to the lost….

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 Giving up is never an option for the child of God. Circumstances may become extremely challenging, and it appears as though we just cannot hang on any…

“And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.” Joshua 10:8. Words of the Apostle Paul readily come to mind as he charges Timothy to “ Fight the good fight of faith ” I Timothy 6:12a. He even gives…

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20. The word able is defined as having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something. My grandson Ezail is ten years old; he never ceases to prove…

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2. A young Christian once asked…

“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.” 2 Chronicles 20:17 You hear a crash or unexplained movement…

“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.  And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:9-10. Thine is an Old English or religious possessive pronoun, giving ownership or belonging to one. In John…

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalm 91:11. The words of an old gospel hymn echo deep down in my soul…it goes-if it had not been for the Lord, on my side, where would I be! These words bring peace and comfort and praise to God…

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7:11. A loving and caring father will do whatever it takes to raise his children to the best of his ability. He…

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20. Amazing is defined as causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing: totally…

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” 2 Peter 3:8. On this journey of life, we deal with so many unknowns; and at times it appears as though things are just simply out of control….