Do you ever notice how easy it is to take your eyes off of Jesus? Life comes at you and all the things popping up in your peripheral capture your attention and fix your eyes on your circumstance rather than your Savior. Now your whole attitude changes! You become worried and fearful; angry and resentful, … Continue reading Focus on Jesus!
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3-Steps to Perfect & Constant Peace
Do you feel like your days are filled with worry, fear, and frustration? Does the onslaught of stress seem constant? As soon as one problem is behind you, another one rears its ugly head. The constant stress is damaging your mind, your body, and your soul. What if you could face each day with confidence … Continue reading 3-Steps to Perfect & Constant Peace
Remember – God is Faithful
I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! - Psalm 116:1-2 It only takes a moment to look back on my life and be able to see that God has proven to be faithful! … Continue reading Remember – God is Faithful
God’s Top Priority
I recently heard it said that God will make us his top priority if we make him ours. At first it seemed a presumptuous thing to assume. Why would the Creator of the Universe put me on the top of his list? I mean, he has a pretty long list of things to take care … Continue reading God’s Top Priority
Hindsight
I'm not sure if you've ever had the chance to get to know King David. The “man after God's own heart”. (1 Samuel 13:14) If you haven't, I suggest you read Samuel 1 & 2. Not only was he the great King of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus, he was also a guy that … Continue reading Hindsight
Do not be anxious about anything
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 I have heard this passage of Scripture many times and it is … Continue reading Do not be anxious about anything
Let go and let God
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own. - Matthew 6:34 This is one of my go-to verses. One of the verses I memorized years ago and have called to mind many times - usually to remind someone else. But if I'm honest, … Continue reading Let go and let God
Foresight is 20/20
The Bible says that we should be thankful in all things. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) This means even when things are not going the way we hoped or planned. I've always thought I understood this and I did my best to give praise even in the bad times. To thank God for the good in my … Continue reading Foresight is 20/20
Why worry when you can pray?
Ever since I was little, I had a propensity to worry. I don't recall specific worries - but I very clearly remember a Sunday School song that always reminded me not to worry...but to pray. The words were: Why worry when you can pray? Trust Jesus, he'll be your stay. Don't be a doubting Thomas. … Continue reading Why worry when you can pray?
