Child of God

Just think…we are children of God. Isn’t that an amazing thought? God, who is love, is our father. He loves us. We who love are his children and we know him. It seems there is a command in here, too, right? Love others. Love comes from God, so we, his children ought to love others.Continue reading “Child of God”

Through a Knothole

“The best we can hope for in this life is a knothole peek at the shining realities ahead. -Joni Eareckson Tada. I love the imagery from this quote. Oh, the joy to have that peek into God’s glories that await us. In the meantime, he calls us to serve others and to reflect his gloryContinue reading “Through a Knothole”

God’s Word

This verse is so reassuring, especially during difficult times. It is such a wonderful reminder that God is still in control, even when the world appears sad, ugly, and in Satan’s control. God will achieve his will. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and for your power over evil. Teach me to trust that powerContinue reading “God’s Word”

Friday Prayer Challenge

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today, my friend, my you place your trust in God so completely that he engulfs you with joy and peace. May thatContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Love is an Action Verb

The older I get, the more I understand that “love” is an action verb. There is a difference between saying, “I love you,” and DOING something to demonstrate that love. God calls us to love with our actions, whether we are demonstrating love to a dear one, or to a total stranger. Lord, reveal toContinue reading “Love is an Action Verb”

There is Freedom

Ever feel trapped or boxed in? It could be in a relationship, a job, a health issue, or any difficult situation. That’s the time to remember, before Jesus left this world, he promised to send us the Holy Spirit to live in us. He’s promised that Spirit to all who believe in him. So remember,Continue reading “There is Freedom”

Come to Rest

“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”

Christ’s Peace

Do I truly let Christ’s peace RULE in my heart? Peace, not fear, anger, or dissension. It’s so easy to revert to those emotions rather than letting peace rule. Lord, forgive me for letting my own emotions rule my heart. Teach me to yield to you and allow your peace to be primary in me.Continue reading “Christ’s Peace”