Devotionals

The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 6

Praise + Gratitude = Joy & Happiness Day 6: Corinthians 9:8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. Our God is a God of abundance and He is generous, for this I am filled with gratitude! The Amplified… Continue reading The Praise and Gratitude Series: Day 6

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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

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

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

A Bit of Bible & A Bit of Prayer

Matthew 6:34

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

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Jesus Has The Power To Hold Everything Together

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 & A Bit of Prayer

1 Thessalonians 3:12

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

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Jesus, My Faith Is In You, And You Alone

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