“But we prayed to our God and guarded the city day and night to protect ourselves.” (Nehemiah 4:9 NLT) Most often, it seems we’re tempted to see prayer as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. When we pray, like Nehemiah, our expectation focuses on what we want God to doContinue reading “The Greater Work”
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What Needs Does God Supply?
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) Have you ever asked God to supply what you considered a desperate need, but He didn’t? What was your takeaway? What did you learn throughContinue reading “What Needs Does God Supply?”
Trying to Get “Self” Out of Self-Control
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:23 NLT) On many levels I believe it’s safe to say that for many of us when we first come to Jesus, we’re out ofContinue reading “Trying to Get “Self” Out of Self-Control”
Declaration Of Release
“It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose. Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippian 1:6, 2:13) *Please read carefully and be attentive to the Holy Spirit asContinue reading “Declaration Of Release”
Why Do You Pray?
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why Do You Pray?”
Decluttering Our Hearts
“Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you!” (2 Corinthians 7:11a NLT) Yesterday’s post ended with a question: “Is there hope for our addictive behavior that we say we want to change, but inwardly desire to hold onto?” And the short answer is: “Yes and No!” What does that mean? It means it largelyContinue reading “Decluttering Our Hearts”
God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation!
“Since He Himself has gone through suffering and testing, He is able to help us when we are being tested.” (Hebrews 2:18 NLT) Temptation to sin, to disregard what we know is right, is something every believer holds in common. The temptation may be different in its form, but everyone is tempted by something, evenContinue reading “God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation!“
What Does It Mean to Trust God?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT) Trust is a very sacred and fragile thing. Though it can take years to earn, it can be lost in aContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Trust God?”
Walking With Jesus 