The inner joy of the Lord ∙ The joy of the Lord is your strength – Nehemiah 8:10 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Many of the challenges and demands of 21st-centuryContinue reading “The inner joy of the Lord ∙”
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Bread from heaven ∙
Bread from heaven ∙ In the morning you shall be filled with bread, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God. – Exodus 16:12 Exodus 16:13-15 13 So it came about . . . In the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. 14 When the layer of dewContinue reading “Bread from heaven ∙”
Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙
Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙ Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. – Proverbs 4:27 Jeremiah 15:19 If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not letContinue reading “Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙”
A family for the lonely ∙
A family for the lonely ∙ I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. – Isaiah 41:13 Psalms 68:4-6 4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides theContinue reading “A family for the lonely ∙”
Lover of your soul ∙
Lover of your soul ∙ I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness. – Jeremiah 31:3 Hosea 11:8-10 8 Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? How can I let you go . . .? My heart is torn within me, and my compassion overflows. 9 No,Continue reading “Lover of your soul ∙”