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.
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All things…
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 Because He created all things, He deserves all honor and service. Because He created all things, nothing is above His power. Because He created all things, we can rest secure. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither… Continue reading All things…
Whatever May Come
Faithfulness of God
••• “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever.” Psalms 146:6 ••• “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” Deuteronomy 32:4 ••• “Give ear… Continue reading Faithfulness of God
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
Restored and Led
Restored- From death to life (John 5:24) From enemy to precious child (Romans 5, 1 John 5) From one condemned to one made holy (Romans 4:25) From hopeless to hopeful (Romans 5:5) From fear to joy everlasting. (Acts 2:28; Romans 15:13) Led- By his Word (Psalm 119) By his Holy Spirit (John 15) By his… Continue reading Restored and Led
The Path of Life
The world eagerly offers many paths to “life”, but there is only one. My heart-need of joy can only be met with his presence. Many pleasures in the world call out to my desires, but only the gifts from his right hand are eternal. Monday may seem tired and lacking, but, in the Good Shepherd,… Continue reading The Path of Life
Refuge
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your… Continue reading Refuge
To the sky
By all appearances, things were not going well for David when he wrote this Psalm. He in wartime, and acknowledges that God no longer goes out with his army, as if He has rejected them (v. 11). Yet, he begins the Psalm saying that his heart is steadfast- unshaken (v. 1). He is so overflowing… Continue reading To the sky
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