Rebellious Unforgiveness Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 6:10-15 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today the food we need, 12 and forgive us ourContinue reading “Rebellious Unforgiveness”
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Cast Down ∙
Cast Down ∙ You were blameless in all you did from the day you were created until the day evil was found in you. – Ezekiel 28:15 Isaiah 14:12-14 12 How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed theContinue reading “Cast Down ∙”
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 ∙∙”
Who is the best GPS? ∙∙
Who is the best GPS? ∙∙ I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me. – Psalms 86:7 Psalms 86:1-13 O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you.Continue reading “Who is the best GPS? ∙∙”
Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙
Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙ But now, Lord, what do I look for? You are my only hope! – Psalms 39:7 Psalms 39:1-10 I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” ButContinue reading “Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙”
The Perils of Misplaced Trust
The Perils of Misplaced Trust It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. – Psalms 118:8 Proverbs 3:5-7 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which pathContinue reading “The Perils of Misplaced Trust”
Memory Lanes
Memory Lanes Therefore, since such a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us. – Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:1-4 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. AndContinue reading “Memory Lanes”
Facial Recognition ∙∙
Facial Recognition ∙∙ Jacob named the place Peniel (which means “face of God”), for he said, “I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been spared.” – Genesis 32:30 Genesis 32:24-31 24 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn beganContinue reading “Facial Recognition ∙∙”
Ataraxia in a Troubled World
Ataraxia in a Troubled World When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalms 94:19 Psalms 94:16-23 16 Who will protect me from the wicked? Who will stand up for me against evildoers? 17 Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.Continue reading “Ataraxia in a Troubled World”
Sweet Mercy ∙∙
Sweet Mercy ∙∙ The merciful man does himself good, but the cruel man does himself harm. – Proverbs 11:17 Psalms 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry, and filled with unfailing love. Exodus 34:5-7 5 Then the LORD came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he calledContinue reading “Sweet Mercy ∙∙”
