Time for a Heart Check Have you ever found yourself teetering and tottering between trusting God and fearing for your circumstances, whether it be finances, job security, knowledge and understanding, whether you have enough? What more does God have to say about the subject of fear and His love for us? We’ve all read countless...
God Knows, Sees & Cares (Inspired by Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional) “In the middle of your wait, you may only be seeing one small puzzle piece of a much greater puzzle. Your puzzle piece or situation may literally make you feel puzzled, wondering how this will ever fit or be fixed. But...
Out of the Darkness Comes… (Inspired by Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional) God grows us while we’re yet in dark places—like a seed underground that is nourished and flourishes until it is ready to be exposed in the light. It is a place that causes us to lean fully on Him, free from...
Free Your Mind (Adapted from Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional) Guilt and fear create a false narrative that poisons your perspective. So be careful what you allow to creep into your spirit. When we are waiting, how often do we create a scenario in our minds that simply isn’t true because we don’t...
But God…. (Adapted from Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional) “No matter how bad your circumstances, if you can ask to see God’s perspective, your wait will have purpose because you will grow.” This was Joseph’s life. Even though things got really bad, he was able to stay faithful and trust God throughout the...
And the Glory Belongs To… Give God His “Creds” We know the difference between when God does something great in our lives versus us doing it out of our own strength. And yet, we sometimes lean towards taking the credit instead of giving God the praise. And God is not pleased when we steal His...
Patiently Trusting In God’s Provision (Inspired by Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional, Day 😎 Sometimes we get frustrated and discouraged in waiting and just want a get out of jail free card (you remember the Monopoly game). We inadvertently end up putting our “eggs” or trust in a person instead of God. We...
It’s Blooming Time (Adapted from Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting devotional) “Bloom where you are planted. Ever heard of that phrase? Simply put, make the most of where God has you RIGHT NOW, even in your season of waiting. This doesn’t mean you have to like your situation, but your attitude in it makes...
Empathy—It Begins With You (inspired by Shannon McCoy’s Conquering a Critical Spirit devotional) “…empathy is a way to build others up when they’re struggling, offering grace when they need it most. Proverbs 12:25 reminds us, “Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but a kind word cheers him up.” I would imagine most of us believe we...
Forgiveness, An Inside Job (Adapted from Shannon McCoy’s Conquering a Critical Spirit devotional) The choice to forgive, to let go of hurts that keep you bitter and stuck, isn’t a one-time decision; it’s something you have to choose again and again. Forgiveness is a journey, but each step is worth it for the peace and joy...
