Just Stand Good timber does not grow with ease, the stronger the breeze, the stronger the trees – Unknown Truth be told, I don’t mind if life is easy…if the wind blows my way all the time. However, we know that challenges test our endurance and mature our faith. And because life isn’t a box of...
Fully Rely on God (FROG) “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and...
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...
