Forgiveness brings us close to the heart of God and enlarges our capacity to love. It is impossible to draw close to God with hate and malice in the heart. Jesus gave the greatest lesson of forgiveness on the cross when He uttered, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” When we learn […]
Count your blessings! Focus more on what you have and less on what you don’t! The Apostle Paul modeled gratitude. He said, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . .I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. . . I can do all things through him who gives […]
God is your comforter, sustainer, and Lord. His gracious presence and tender blessings bring consolation and comfort when you are in despair. Turn to him, honestly confess your sins and sorrows. He will take your anxiety away and restore the passion, the joy, and the confidence of your salvation. #HisPresence#Comfort#PowerfulLiving#FirstLady
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves overwhelmed with things that seem too big for us. We do not just need a cup of God’s strength; we need as much strength as necessary to conquer the task. Praise the Lord, He will give it! Wait on God, He’s always just a prayer away! […]
When bad news comes, we are presented with a choice. We can give it to God first, with a heart full of trust; or we can give it everything we have in our own strength and fail! Yes, it’s true, letting go is difficult, but as we surrender to God, His peace will bring comfort […]
God is our shield. He protects us from harm’s way and guards us against danger. There is nothing that can come against us without God’s permission and even then, we are assured VICTORY! “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Trust God to lead and be humble and […]
Jesus is Emmanuel. God with us. As uncomfortable as it may be, we must learn to wait and let God work. He will draw us close to Him and help us wait. He makes hope possible, gives joy unspeakable, and strength when there is nothing left inside. He gives us the ability to see His […]
Prayer is a conversation with our Heavenly Father, a pouring out of the heart to Him. It’s declaring that we are frail and His strength is needed just to survive. Prayer admits that we NEED God, that we are DEPENDENT on Him, that we CANNOT do it without Him. Prayer allows us to surrender to His Ways, His Work and His […]
Gratitude is so strong; it can bring such fulfilment to our lives. It has the ability to turn the little we have into enough, and more. It can turn chaos to order and confusion to clarity. It can turn a house into a home, even bring peace in the midst of a storm. “In everything give […]
Fear is the one thing that can keep you stuck in the past. It literally paralyzes you. It hinders forward progress and keeps you from fulfilling your potential in God. If you are battling fear in your life today, God says “Do not fear!” He is in control and will get you through whatever you’re facing. “For […]
