Faith-Filled Encouragement: Growing Together in Faith, Health, and Life.
A Bit of Bible: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 A Bit of Prayer: Father, Sometimes I become exhausted, weary, and overwhelmed with worry, stress, and anxiety for the future. I pray Matthew 6:34 over my life. I do not want to… Continue reading Matthew 6:34
It's early in the morning, and the coffee pot has just beeped its glorious alert that a fresh pot of Maxwell House coffee is ready. A familiar wave of excitement and anticipation runs through me. It's time to meet with Jesus. For sometime now, I've dedicated the very first hour of my morning to having coffee with… Continue reading Jesus Has The Power To Hold Everything Together
A Bit of Bible: And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (AMP) A Bit of Prayer: Father, I pray 1 Thessalonians 3:12 over my life, just as Paul prayed it… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 3:12
As I washed pots and pans in hot soapy dish water last night, I gazed out our little kitchen window lost in thought. Swirling around in my mind were dates for events coming up, tasks to accomplish, and plans that still needed to be made. How would I balance it all? I could feel the anxiety course through my body in waves. Worry… Continue reading Jesus, My Faith Is In You, And You Alone
A Bit of Bible: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I pray Philippians 2:3-4 over my life. Please purify my heart and mind Lord,… Continue reading Philippians 2:3-4
A Bit of Bible: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I know I often get caught up in the chaos of my own life, focusing on my wants… Continue reading Mark 10:45
A BIT OF BIBLE: Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both. Proverbs 20:12 A BIT OF PRAYER: Father, You have given me the gift of both eyes that look and ears that hear, and I am so thankful for your gifts. I pray I would see with eyes of… Continue reading Proverbs 20:12
A Bit of Bible: For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I pray Matthew 7:8 over my life, and everyone within my circle of influence. I am so thankful that You are not a respecter… Continue reading Matthew 7:8
A Bit of Bible: Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I pray Romans 4:20-21 over my life, so… Continue reading Romans 4:20-21
A Bit of Bible: "The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!' Matthew 25:23 A Bit of Prayer: Father, Thank you for blessing me with small opportunities and responsibilities. Thank you for… Continue reading Matthew 25:23
