Waiting…An Art, Not a Science “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalms 27:14 NKJV Remember, our timing is not God’s timing. And though it may seem as if we’re at the end of the road, keep holding on. It’s when we’re...
No Righteousness of My Own “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have discarded everything else [my pedigree, education, status, goods], counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him. I no longer count...
Spectacular Under Pressure “A diamond…it was once nothing special, but with enough pressure and time, becomes spectacular.” ~ Solange Nicole “But he knows where I am going. And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.” Job 23:10 NLT Although not always pleasant, pressure is needed to build strength and endurance, as...
Cast and Leave “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” Psalms 55:22 NLT Easier said than done sometimes but there’s truth in the Word that implores us to leave our burdens with God—to free our minds and trust Him...
He’s More Than Enough “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name”. Psalms 23:1-3 NLT “Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes, and see—how...
God’s Timing…Not Ours Simply wait upon Him. So doing, we shall be directed, supplied, protected, corrected, and rewarded. ~ Vance Havner Waiting is a hard thing for many of us. Be encouraged because there is a blessing in store for those who are willing to wait…to remain patient…to stay the course. David declares, “I waited...
The Main Thing “Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, and who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart.” Psalms 119:2 AMP We live in a day and time where we have many options. Essentially, we can have it our way, and sometimes (okay more often than...
Obedience must include sincerity. Otherwise, it doesn’t come close to the character of God – Chris Tiegreen We’ve all heard the saying, “Fake it until you make it.” And while that may be an accepted way of dealing in the world, it does not work—it is not the currency of God. God knows our heart and...
And The Greatest Gift Love is the only spiritual power that can overcome the self-centeredness that is inherent in being alive – Arnold J. Toynbee As we continue to celebrate the beauty of this season, may we always remember that the promise of Christ’s birth and His ultimate sacrifice of love is the best gift...
Character First Success is not always given to the most gifted or talented but to those who allow God to develop their character – Unknown Character development is an “inside job”. It requires a lot of humility and patience (especially with yourself). Some say it is what you do—who you are—when others aren’t looking. Allow...
