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SEEKING HELP FOR DEALING WITH WORRIES AND FEARS

A blogging friend devoted an entire month to the subject of “fear”. She asked if I would contribute a couple of devotionals that she could include on her site Seeking God Daily (check out her Blog sometime). Over the years, the Lord has sent me several devotionals on the topic of fear and I thought … Continue reading

SATAN IS NOT A FANTASY; HIS ATTACKS ON US ARE SUBTLE AND REAL

BIBLE PASSAGE: I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (Psalm 119:15) MEDITATION: Psalm 119:9 asks, “How can a young person stay on the path of purity?” and answers, “By living according to your word.” It means we do more than just read God’s Word, we integrate His principles into our lives. The words … Continue reading

SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. (1 Corinthians 9:19) MEDITATION: There are three basic reasons for obedience. A slave obeys because he has to; an employee obeys because he needs to; but a loving son obeys … Continue reading

BEING THANKFUL FOR OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WHO UNDERSTANDS WHAT WE DON’T

BIBLE PASSAGE: God understands the way to it (wisdom) and he alone knows where it dwells, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he established the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when he made a decree for the rain and a path for … Continue reading

COPING WITH THE VALLEYS IN OUR LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) MEDITATION: If we were to be totally honest, all of us have had times when we are in a valley. Sometimes … Continue reading

STRADDLING THE FENCE IS NOT A GOOD CHOICE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) MEDITATION: Jesus gave a very succinct message to the people then (and now) about the expectations of His followers. Some people struggle with the assurance that they … Continue reading

GOD DOES NOT WANT HIS PEOPLE LIVING DISCOURAGED AND ISOLATED LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. (Psalm 22:6) MEDITATION: Have you ever felt like you were on an island….by yourself….alone? It seems that you have trouble connecting with others, and even when you do, you are skeptical about your relationship with them? As … Continue reading

BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE PREPARES US FOR SPIRITUAL WISDOM

BIBLE PASSAGE: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5) MEDITATION: Sometimes people tend to consider ‘wisdom’ and ‘knowledge’ as the same. However, they are quite different. “Knowledge” is about facts and ideas that we acquire … Continue reading

OBEDIENCE TO GOD: A CHORE OR PLEASURE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. (Philippians 2:14-15) MEDITATION: Many people strive to obey God, and that is a good thing. However, some … Continue reading

WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY, HE CAN RESTORE ALL THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN!

BBIBLE PASSAGE: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (Psalm 51:10-12) MEDITATION: Have you ever had … Continue reading

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