Scripture: But the people refused to listen to Samuel, “No!”, they said. “We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.” When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before […]
Scripture: I sought the Lord, and He answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4 (NIV) The Lord promises that if we seek Him, He will answer. What fears do you have today? Seek Him. Create a quiet space. Quiet your mind from the thoughts driving you, even for a few […]
Scripture: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. – Psalm 32:8-9 […]
Scripture: Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 (NASB) Confess and pray together. It is the formula for healing. Before we draw the line on this one, let’s ask God to […]
Scripture: “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 (NIV) Jesus gives us His own peace. It does not depend on us or our circumstances […]
Scripture: “Wait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14 (KJV) In our fast on demand world, we learn to expect everything now. Patience in waiting is not an attribute we desire. And yet, we are told to wait on the […]
Scripture: Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. – Psalms 90:1 (NASB) Do you feel overwhelmed by what life has thrown your way? Look to the Lord, keep your […]
Scripture: Therefore, I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will […]
Scripture: This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. – 1 John 5:14 (NIV) When we realize that we are deeply loved, we are free to be confident. Our heavenly Father loves us with a depth that we cannot completely comprehend and […]
Scripture: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. – Phil 4:6-7 (NASB) Do the cares of this life seem to weigh […]
