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“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14 If we visit the bank to cash a check, the bank honors it based on the account of the check’s writer. Similarly, we have a spiritual account with God. Through prayer, we are invited to approach God confidently, not on…

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 There is a still place way deep down in the soul that the beloved child of God can run for refuge. There is a beautiful song “I Look…

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 The Church—the body of born-again believers—has great assurance in the sovereignty and omnipotence of God. We can stand still, worship, and trust Him in all things. His beloved children continue to…

“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” Jeremiah 8:22. Weakness can be defined as ineptitude, frailty, sickness, tiredness, deficiency, or imperfection. These words express a lack of strength in a physical, spiritual, or mental sense. It is inevitable…

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalms30:5. “Don’t worry, be happy” was a popular saying some years back; I surmise it meant, regardless of your life circumstances, just be happy in it all.  But that idea is…

“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalms 23:3 Spiritual restoration means bringing something back to its original owner, place, or condition. In Psalm 23, David compares a shepherd’s care for his sheep to the loving and protective care God gives to His children. Sheep are…

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 There is nowhere that we’ve read that in this life the sun would shine always; the rain falls on the just as well as the unjust. The book of Job gives us an astounding…

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19. The book of Job gives us an account of how God is in sovereign control of all things; we are able to see how He orchestrates the affairs of Job and allows Satan to touch everything that…

“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, the renowned English poet, playwright, and actor, wrote: “All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and entrances.” Consider…

“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,” Psalm 17:8. The Bible describes David as a man after God’s heart. He loved the Lord, trusted His faithfulness, meditated on His Word, and remained steadfast in prayer. In Psalm 17:8, David asks God for protection from his enemies:…

“Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.” John 20:27-28. Thomas, also called Didymus, was one of the twelve disciples, known…

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 Harriet Powers (1837-1910), “the Mother of African American Quilting. “One of the earliest documented African American quilt makers was Harriet Powers. Powers exhibited her quilts at local fairs, and Harriet considered…

Waiting involves remaining in place or postponing action until a particular event occurs. I recall a story about two individuals waiting for a bus one morning. Upon arrival, one person checked his schedule, sat down, and began reading. The other frequently checked his watch, became increasingly frustrated, and paced back and forth, expressing dissatisfaction with…

“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” (KJV 1 John 3:18.) It is true that what the world needs is love. However, the longer we live, the more we see that people are more concerned with getting for me, my, and mine. Those who live with…

“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. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How…

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. On September 11, 2001, more than three thousand people lost their lives in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Yet, some survived because they were late, delayed, laid…

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Galatians 5:14. “Never kick a dog when he is down.” This adage reminds us not to worsen another’s hardship. Sadly, some individuals seek to harm others to gain a sense of power. However, the Word of God…

“Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 Prayer is our most powerful means of connecting with our Heavenly Father. In Luke 11, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for their daily needs: “Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3. Exactly what was the focal point of this powerful lesson? The…

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 never easy. As my mom used to say, “A watched pot never boils.” The more we focus on…

God never said life would be easy. But if we believe in Him, we must also trust in Him. If we waver in His trustworthiness, we must ask ourselves- What am I not trusting God with today? That is where our doubt and obedience break down. “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;…