Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
Lead me O God
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:24 ESV: And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! How strong is your desire to be led by God? Have you really thought about it? What or who will lead you today? I thought I had worn Psalm 139 out. As I prepared to teach a lesson on Spiritual Inventory with my Celebrate ... Continue Reading »
I give God my heart
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 ESV: My sons, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Who or what will we give our hearts to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When ... Continue Reading »
I am out of my mind
Today’s Scripture: Mark 3:21 ESV: And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.” If the world and those around us think we are out of our mind we may be where we want to be. Mark 3 tells of how Jesus’ own family thought He was out of His mind. Out of my mind is EXACTLY where I want to ... Continue Reading »
My heart stays with God
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 95:10 ESV: For forty years I loathed that generation and said, “They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have not known my ways.” Over an hour, I pressed snooze; I had to stay. After arising and going to my knees I found it difficult to stay with God there too. I had to stay in “that” place. The word ... Continue Reading »
I delight myself in abundant peace
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 37:11 ESV: But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Psalm 37 is FULL for all times. The word “hard” brought me to this abundant peace. If you need delights and peace you can read how God responds to our ponderings and to the cries of our hardships in the Psalms. Today as I went ... Continue Reading »
I judge not
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 7:1 ESV: “Judge not, that you be not judged. This is a great time to remind you that these affirmations are NOT who I AM but who I desire to become. This is way beyond my normal word count (sorry mom) yet I just had to share the way God spoke to me today. I absolutely love running with God through nearby nature ... Continue Reading »
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