Somebody must carry these cares. If I cannot do it myself, can I find any one who will ? My Father who is in heaven stands waiting to be my burden-bearer. With broad shoulders, with omnipotence as his strength, he says “ My child, roll thy burden upon thy God.” Blessed privilege, dare I neglect… Continue reading Burdens and luxurious love
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Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks: fighting anxiety
I've learned to recognize the signs that mean it's time for me to sleep. When I was a kid, the signal was me running full steam in circles. As a grown up, the signs feel more sinister. Fear about what will happen in the future. Anxiety about what I need to get done. The accompanying… Continue reading Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks: fighting anxiety
Strength and Portion
In the midst of human frailty and mortality comes the assurance of God’s unfailing strength and provision - that He is our God- forever. He is our strength and portion in this life and the life to come. What a wonderful, encouraging promise.
Philippians Monday Challenge
Philippians 4 Monday morning challenge: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends… Continue reading Philippians Monday Challenge
The Christian Life
The Christian life is all this: faith in God, prayer endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit, God's love, our obedience, patient endurance until the end, the mercy of Christ, the faithfulness and unity of the triune God that will bring us to what He has given- himself and eternal life. Great promises. Great… Continue reading The Christian Life
Always True
In a world so full of discord, hate, falsehood, sickness, ruin, and death, I am thankful for a week to remember what is true and what will prevail in the end: peace, love, faith, joy, hope, and belief. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes… Continue reading Always True
When Anxiety is Great
Whatever anxiety it is that may grip my heart, my Heavenly Father has a consolation to meet it; a beautiful majesty of his character that surpasses any worry. Loneliness is met with his presence. Animosity is met with his love. Guilt and failure are met with his forgiveness and mercy. Weakness is met with his… Continue reading When Anxiety is Great
Saturday Song: We have a most glorious King
We have a most glorious King; The heavens, He says, are His throne; All worlds are His mighty domain, All kingdoms His scepter shall own. He dwells with His people below, He loves in their trials to share; We dwell with the King for His work, His burden we willingly bear. I'm dwelling with Jesus… Continue reading Saturday Song: We have a most glorious King
Even though
Whatever thing my life seems to lack does not diminish the goodness of God to me. God's grace and love are not measured by wealth or food or health, what I receive or what I am not given. The joy of his Holy Spirit transcends all situations, even the deepest of joys and the greatest… Continue reading Even though
For this Monday
.....What a good reminder for an otherwise tired, mundane, unwelcome Monday. ....I belong to God because He is my creator. I am redeemed - created new in Christ - because of his good work of redemption on the cross and resurrection over death. ....Since he has called me to himself, I have a hope-filled purpose-… Continue reading For this Monday
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