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Sometimes we reach a crossroad and can’t see our way through. Those are the crucial moments in our lives when we must seek God in prayer. He will lovingly open our eyes to see that He already has the way prepared! Scripture admonishes us to ask, seek, and knock. “And I say unto you, Ask, and…

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11. Someone once said, “Getting old is not for the fragile-minded!” Their mindset focused on the aches and pains that ageing, regardless of fitness, can bring. Some, unfortunately, slip into despair…

“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” Psalm 73:26. Let me ask you: have you ever faced a challenge you couldn’t overcome, or a task where God didn’t give you the knowledge, wisdom, or strength you needed? For me, the answer is a…

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come, ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The lyrics of this familiar gospel hymn resonate deeply in…

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107: 8-9. Sometimes, in the rush of daily life, we feel pressured to finish our tasks. I grew up in a…

“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 the book of Psalms, David often wrote of his afflictions and trials at…

“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…

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. I have often contemplated how to solve a problem or where to seek help… and somewhere deep down in my soul I am stopped dead in my tracks..and I whisper…but God, the One who has all power, who can…

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new   every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23. It’s early in the morning. The dawn of a new day has arrived. As I move around, the quietness of the house and the absence of noise…

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 The safest place for any believer is the center of God’s will. As born-again believers, our relationship with God is intimate and personal. John 10:27 tells us, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them,…

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. Imagine a building on fire. You run to the only open window, thirty to forty feet above the ground. Thankfully, you see the fireman and safety…

For with God nothing shall be impossible. (Luke 1:37) Every born-again believer has a secret power called prayer. When we pray, we mentally step into the spiritual realm of Heaven and bring our needs and concerns before the King of Glory. God has promised to hear our requests and answer. “And this is the confidence that…

“Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 Prayer…the most powerful resource that we have that links our communication with our Heavenly Father. In Luke Chapter 11, Jesus gives an important lesson on prayer to His disciples. He taught them to pray for their daily bread; to ask for the needs of the…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2. In the stillness of the night, a lonely tear rolls down the side of your cheek, things seem dismal and unclear, and suddenly, way deep down in your soul, the memory of how God lovingly delivered, kept, and carried you through…

“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.” Proverbs 14:26.“ Confidence means reliance on something or someone proven and faithful. While daily life calls for small acts of trust, in times of true trouble, only trust in our sovereign and Almighty God stands firm. “In the…

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10. Chaos and fear fuel irrational thinking and actions. Fear distorts our focus and draws it from…

“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.” Deuteronomy 10:14 Have you made a New Year’s Resolution? It probably goes something like this: “This is the year I will accomplish…”Many of us make New Year’s resolutions, setting goals for ourselves and our loved ones. While…

“I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1. What does it mean to totally give yourself over to something or someone? It is a complete release of all control. The Apostle Paul admonishes the…

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” Ephesians 6:17. A weapon is a tool used for gaining advantage or defense in conflict. Similarly, as children of God, we are engaged in a daily spiritual battle against Satan and his forces. However, we face this…

Prayer is a wonderful gift from God… it is impossible to pray for ourselves without praying for others. So, as I fall on my face before the Throne of Grace each day…my heartfelt prayer for all my family and friends is for them to seek God first– His will in and through all things. “But seek ye…