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“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18 Rejoice is defined as the ability to feel or show great joy or delight. Habakkuk wrote in chapter 3:8 “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The scripture…

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13. There are many justifiable and valid reasons that can prohibit us for completing certain task. Some are physical, mental, spiritual, and even financial, dependent on the circumstances. And wouldn’t you know it, it does not help things that the adversary of our souls,…

“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9:50.  Salt has a number of important purposes. This was especially true in the time of Christ when synthetic alternatives and refrigeration were unavailable and salt was the…

“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. At an incredibly early age heading off to college a pastor and dear friend wrote Proverbs 3:5-6 on a note and told me to keep its…

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 The title of an old familiar hymn resonates deep in my heart…  “We’ve come this far by Faith.” Hebrews 11:6 states: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe…

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16.      William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote these words . . . “All the world is a stage, And all the men and women merely…

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. We believe by faith that when we bring our petitions before the Lord, He answers yes, no or wait. Faith precedes asking. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that…

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 In the beginning God created both male and female. Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” These two were…

“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 the ownership or beloning to one….

“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 3:23. Who is it that you’re able to attest has never failed you, not even once-totally infallible…trustworthy in all matters…without any error? The inherent sinfulness of humanity exempts us all…

“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 There are just times when we all need a shoulder to cry on, someone to understand, a word of encouragement, and comfort…

“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…

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. The safest place to be is in the will of God. The road that we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway… it is the best laid plan for us. My…

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be, weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.“ Isaiah 40:31 Waiting is not an easy task…my mom would say “a watched pot never boils;” simply meaning that the more you…

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46. I am so satisfied with my Savior, He means more to me than anything, Anything that this world could ever offer me… beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled, So, Satisfied by Luther Barnes. The world offers…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalms 103:1 Way down deep in my sanctified soul is a line from an old gospel hymn that resonates in my heart. It denotes the feelings that touches our very core, our inward man. It is our duty that…

“Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 Prayer…the most powerful resource that we have that links our communitcation 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…

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”  2 Corinthians 12:9. “Just be strong.” A well-meaning admonition often said to uplift and help someone facing…

““He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 Sorrow of the heart and all other emotions that render us in need of comfort pushes us ever so close to Jesus…in the sanctity of His love, peace and comfort we can run to…

“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15. The expression ‘tit for tat’  is an old english term that means responding to someone’s action against you using the same force; in like manner or equivalent retaliation….