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Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 13: Psalm 105:1-3 O give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the people. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonderful acts and devoutly praise them. Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 13
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 12: Joshua 1:9 This is my command--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." We are commanded to be strong , vigorous, and very courageous. Not afraid, dismayed, or discouraged, because we know the Lord… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 12
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 11: Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. Take a little bit of time today to reflect and meditate on this scripture.… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 11
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 10: Psalm 32:7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah I’m so very thankful for the hiding place God provides for me. I’m thankful that He covers my soul, and offers me secrecy in… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 10
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 9: Colossians 2:7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. I love this verse, it warms the very inside of my… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 9
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 8: Matthew 7:7 "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. I’m so grateful that God desires a relationship with me. Not just any relationship, but… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 8
Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 7: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Having a heart and mindset of thankfulness is so very important. This verse instructs us to be thankful in all circumstances, because this is the will… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 7
The other night I walked into our very dark living room. I quickly found the lamp, and reached to turn it on. Immediately a warm glow radiated forth, lighting up the room. I smiled as Matthew 5:14-16 ran through my mind. The Bible Says: "You are the light of the world. A town built on a… Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
I want to live my life with God placed front and center. My darling friend I hope you do too. When I made the decision to go all in with God several years ago, I had no idea that I would be running a race, one that He had clearly marked out for me. At the time I… Continue reading Running the Race: With Training, Discipline, & Perseverance
I love the peacefulness that fills my home between the hours of 8:30 and 9:30pm. My girls have gone up to their rooms for the night. One will be snuggled in bed, hugging her pink owl, and quietly talking herself to sleep. The other will be engrossed in the latest book club's selection. The house that hummed very… Continue reading Prepared & Willing
