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Like Sheep

How unworthy are we of receiving our redemption? Lord, we have strayed from your love and your law. Forgive us. Thank you for the gift of your son’s sacrifice and your amazing grace.

I encourage you to read the whole chapter Psalm 5: 10-12 “Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, For they have rebelled against you. But let all who take refuge in you be glad; Let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them,Continue reading “Through the Psalms Chapter 5”

Trust in God

It’s not always as easy as it seems, is it? In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust God or trust your own understanding better than his? Father, help me to give every aspect of my life to you, especially those areas where I struggle to yield to your perfect understanding.

Winter in the Forest

How different the forest is in the winter! Looking around the deciduous forest, I notice the tall, dark tree trunks with their branches reaching outward and upward. Without their covering of green finery, the trees stand like silent skeletons, dominating the landscape. The air is tomb-like, for many birds have flown south for the winter. Continue reading “Winter in the Forest”

Quiet Power

“It was the mighty power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in Him by which Jesus overcame the world–and that same quiet power, if it dwells in us, will make us win the same victory by faith.” Charles Spurgeon This quote makes me think of an old song, “there’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place.”Continue reading “Quiet Power”

A Godly Life

He’s given us everything we need for that Godly life. Why aren’t we living it? Lord, forgive me for any living that diverges from what you planned for me. Give me your strength to live that Godly life and glorify you.

Through the Psalms #4

Through the Psalms #4 “In peace I will lie down and sleep, For you alone, Lord, Make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 I encourage you to read the entire psalm Once again, David, king and psalmist, acknowledges the security provided by God. Even though he has many troubles, including wars, both within and without,Continue reading “Through the Psalms #4”

God’s Love

What need we fear when the creator of the universe loves us?

Faithfulness

The Old Testament book of Jeremiah uses metaphors to compare Israel to an unfaithful wife. She was unfaithful to God by worshipping idols and forsaking Him. And “…her treacherous sister Judah [had] not turned to [God] with her whole heart, but in pretense” (3:10 NKJ). This book of Jeremiah is surely only Jewish history andContinue reading “Faithfulness”

God is on the Throne

“God is unchanging in His love. He loves you. He has a plan for your life. Don’t let the newspaper headlines frighten you. God is still sovereign; He’s still on the throne.” Bily Graham Lord, you know that sometimes we allow ourselves to be frightened or worried over what is happening in the world. ForgiveContinue reading “God is on the Throne”