And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him. - I John 5:14-15
"My soul, waits silently for God alone: my expectation is from Him."-Psalm 62:5 Who likes to wait? Whether we're stuck in traffic, left too long on hold, or flipping through ancient magazines in a doctor's office, waiting goes against our nature. In fact our distaste for "killing time" says a lot about our natural tendencies. Ever since the Fall of Man, people have known ...
Keep ReadingSunday August 13, 2017WORDS OF WISDOM "Then he said, oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more."-Genesis 18:32.In approaching God on behalf of his nephew, Lot, Abraham gives us an excellent example of intercession. Abraham knew Sodom and Gomorrah were scheduled for destruction. He also knew that his nephew lived there, prospering among some of the ...
Keep ReadingSATURDAY AUGUST 12 The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with mea prayer unto the God of my life. -Psalm 42: 8. In this psalm David does more than remind us of God's ever-present availability. He also delivers a metaphor regarding our relationship with Christ in both easy times and those that bring great challen...
Keep ReadingTHURSDAY, August 10 From the end of the earth will I cry to You. -Psalm 61: 2.What does the phrase "end of the earth" mean to you? Is it some far away place? Or, the conclusion of time? No matter your definition, God is there. He is not only with us wherever we go, He is with us throughout time. Take comfort in the assurance that the God who loves you and wants to me...
Keep Reading"You ask and do not receive because you ask amiss, that you may spend it upon your pleasures."-James 4: 3.God knows everything we need, but too often we focus on the things we want. Trust that God only acts in our best interest. So, if you don't get your way remember His way is better and rejoice! PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for Mary to grow deeper in her relationshi...
Keep ReadingWEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.-Mark 11: 25.God loves us so much! He knows that harboring bitterness towards others is as the old saying goes, "like drinking acid and expecting somebody else to die." Failing to forgive hurts us and d...
Keep ReadingAUGUST 8, 2017 DAILY DEVOTIONAL You are near, O Lord; and all Your commandments are truth. -Psalm 119: 151. Our human nature balks at being told what to do---even when the orders come from our Creator. This is another trap of the enemy, designed to draw us away from our true purpose and God's good plan for our lives. The fact is, truth is liberating. So are bounda...
Keep ReadingMONDAY AUGUST 7 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what shall I give you. 1 Kings 3:5. Remember God wants to hear from you. Always. His will for His family includes ongoing prayer. "Pray without ceasing," He says (I Thess. 5:16). He keeps the lines of communication constantly open and yet, we too often forget His availab...
Keep ReadingSUNDAY AUGUST 6 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever thingsarenoble, whatever thingsarejust, whatever thingsarepure, whatever thingsarelovely, whatever thingsareof good report, ifthere isany virtue and ifthere isanything praiseworthymeditate on these things. -Philippians 4:8Jesus made it clear. This world is troublesome. We all endure conflict, heartach...
Keep ReadingHave I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for theLordyour Godiswith you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9Fear weaves through our common culture. We are stressed out, anxious, worried about so many things. Yet, our friend, Father Godcommands us to put all our concerns aside and face life with courage and delight. So, today be...
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