Strength

Embracing the Present and Presence of God

Embracing the Present and Presence of God

“You can choose to embrace the present. There’s no need to play the “what if” game. The past is forgiven and gone, and the future is in God’s omnipotent hands; you’re free to focus on the present and your job to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Martyred missionary Jim Elliot once […]

My Prayer and My Resolve

My Prayer and My Resolve

Psalms 28:7-9 7The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.  8The LORD is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of His anointed.  9Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! […]

Gentleness – A Daily Work, Part 4

Gentleness – A Daily Work, Part 4

Forbearance the Gentle Strength Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. The Gallup organization’s nationwide study indicated that gentleness is a virtue that is rarely demonstrated by non-Christians and Christians alike.  Another definition for moderation or gentleness is forbearance.  Forbearance is the ability to refrain from the […]

Are You Tired?  Help is Here!

Are You Tired?  Help is Here!

Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. The weekend, especially the Sabbath is a day of rest.  But when Monday morning comes most people are just tired.  God never gets tired.  He never pauses to catch His breath.  However, He knows that you get […]

W-a-i-t!

W-a-i-t!

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Wait!  Make no hasty decision based on fear (false evidence appearing real) or fatigue (tiredness).  The LORD is with you.  […]

Forgive and Move On

Forgive and Move On

Genesis 50:17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. Forgiveness can be very hard, but it doesn’t have to be. […]

The Perfect Way

The Perfect Way

II Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. Satan does battle in the mind.  When you least expect it, he will attempt to plant seeds of doubt and discouraging thoughts in your mind, such as:  “I can’t make it another day” or “I can’t take this anymore”.    To […]

Kick-Start the Joy Process

Kick-Start the Joy Process

I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (Continuation from the title: “This is the Time to Follow”) Paul continued with number 16 of the 22 commands and admonitions to the brethren at Thessalonica.  16.) Rejoice always in all […]

Will What You Are Wearing Today Make You Rejoice in the Future?

Will What You Are Wearing Today Make You Rejoice in the Future?

Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come The world says, “Clothes do not make the man (or woman); the man (or woman) makes the clothes”.  I beg to differ; clothes will make the man if he is wearing clothes personally designed by God. Actually, what the virtuous woman is wearing […]

Surely He Will

Surely He Will

Deuteronomy 31:8(NIV) The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. The god of this world is on a mission. He is lurking around every corner trying to find someone to overwhelm, overcome and devour. But be […]