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...
Let It Go, Let It Go (Adapted from Fear Not! A Journey from Fear to Freedom devotional) Sound like one of the songs from Disney’s “Frozen” film? Read on as this is much, much more. Most proud people don’t want to be dependent upon anyone or anything. They take pride in being able to fend for...
Mar 7 – Stand Firm and Just Stand (Inspired by Fear Not! A Journey from Fear to Freedom devotional) Sometimes we find ourselves in a pit. Life happens and there are highs and lows along this journey. If you happen to be experiencing the lows right now, remember to cry out to the Lord and then...
Your Availability Matters (Adapted from Fear Not! A Journey from Fear to Freedom devotional) Has the Lord asked you to step up and take on something that feels uncomfortable or perhaps monumental? [Consider this], God did not set Mary [the mother of Jesus] up for failure [when she was impregnated with Jesus], nor is He setting...
Feb 14 – Nothing Can Separate Us We can never sink too low that God’s reach cannot find us and restore us. Our part is to humble ourselves, pray, and repent; then God will hear, forgive, and heal. He is the great Shepherd. Take joy in knowing that nothing is too hard for God. God...
