Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙

Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙ The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD! – Job 1:21 Job 1:14-22  14 A messenger arrived at Job’s home with this news: “Your oxen were plowing, with the donkeys feeding beside them,  15 whenContinue reading “Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11  7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”

A kindred spirit who genuinely cares

A kindred spirit who genuinely cares ∙ I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. – Philippians 2:20 Philippians 2:20-21  20 I have no one else like Timothy who genuinely cares about your welfare.  21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what mattersContinue reading “A kindred spirit who genuinely cares”

Gentle strength ∙∙

Gentle strength ∙∙ Let your gentleness be evident to all. – Philippians 4:5 Isaiah 40:10-11  10 Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a mighty arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.  11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambsContinue reading “Gentle strength ∙∙”

Hannah’s Song ∙

Hannah’s Song ∙ For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order. – 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:1-10  1 Then Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.Continue reading “Hannah’s Song ∙”