Devotionals

The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 4

Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 4: Psalm 19:8 The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living. I’m filled with gratitude for the Word of God within my life. I was 30 years old when I first picked… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 4

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The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 3

Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 3: Lamentations 3:22-23 The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I am so thankful for the abundant mercy, grace, and goodness of God! I know I am undeserving. Each day I fail.… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 3

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The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 2

Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 2: Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. We can depend on Him to support and carry us through our days. We can… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 2

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The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 1

Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 1: Psalm 100 A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 1

A Bit of Bible & A Bit of Prayer

Proverbs 16:9

 A Bit of Bible: A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. Proverbs 16:9 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I know it is You and only You who possesses the power to direct my steps. I pray that my plans would align with Your plans for my… Continue reading Proverbs 16:9

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Let Your Light Shine

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

A Bit of Bible & A Bit of Prayer

2 John 1:6

A BIT OF BIBLE: And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. 2 John 1:6 A BIT OF PRAYER: Father, I desire to live and walk in obedience to Your commandments, because I love you, and I know… Continue reading 2 John 1:6

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Running the Race: With Training, Discipline, & Perseverance

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

A Bit of Bible & A Bit of Prayer

Hebrews 13:5

A Bit of Bible: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5   A Bit of Prayer: Father, I pray Hebrews 13:5 over my life. I desire to be free from… Continue reading Hebrews 13:5

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Prepared & Willing

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