Bring Your Psalm
The Psalms are songs made up of raw, unedited, prayers, pleas and praises to God. Some come from a place of hurt and fear and desperation, while others talk about the majesty and power of God over time. In them we see the fragility of the human heart and soul, and also…
What He’s Done
I found myself in a wandering boat at times, looking back at the trials but not seeing the grace and goodness of God that brought me out. Or looking at the problems ahead instead of at the One who can do the impossible. Or even looking at people to provide the things only…
This is Love
In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
One thing that the Holy Spirit has been bringing to mind a lot lately is this topic of the steadfast love of God the Father. And this love is seen the best in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. When we look at what Jesus Christ has done, so that we can…
God sees you
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8)
There is such a comfort when we know that we are seen, especially by someone important. It makes us more confident and we get a “skip in our step”. But, when we feel unseen, even if it’s just…
Wind and Waves
“But when he [Peter] saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:30-31)
The passage about Peter walking on water came to mind recently. There is much to say about this story but what stood out the most is Peter’s courage and faith as he walked on water and also…
Perfect Peace
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)
The pace of life we find ourselves in at times can be overwhelming. To-do lists, plans, worries and anxieties about the future can steal our peace. As children of God we can be living in a state of distress more than we would like to. But, Jesus in John 14:27 promised us a…
Hold Fast and Know
“Because he holds fast to Me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows My Name.” (Psalm 91:14)
Sometimes, it is through the hardest of situations that we discover that what the Bible says about the character of God is true and that God can be trusted. And in those times, we get to know more of who…
Cast Your Burden
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you;
He will never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22)
Do you feel burdened? Anxious? Worried? Give it to the Lord God. I KNOW this can sound cliche and even too easy, but that is truly the answer. Talk to the Lord about the things that burden you and any hard situation you find yourself in. The Psalmist left us…
Wait for the Lord
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I hope;” (Psalm 130:5)
Waiting can be difficult. And I think sometimes we make it look easy to others, but on the inside we are struggling. Waiting is not just a saying, but it’s a personal decision we make that we show through our daily actions. In this Psalm, the writer mentions that…
The Request for Help
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2)
In this Psalm, the writer shows us that he looked to God for help during the day and during the night, when coming in and when going out. He placed his trust in the Lord and he was…
Not Afraid
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” (Psalm 112:7)
I was recently talking with some friends about fear and we concluded that fear comes to everyone, but, what makes a difference is how we respond to it. Do we let it take control and influence our words and actions? Or do we choose to trust God in that…
The Gift of Today
“He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.” (Psalm 111:4)
It seems like time has been passing by faster than usual lately, and with life events and the day to day routines, it’s easy to forget what a gift today is. But, in His grace, God has given you and me a brand new day. And He has done so for the millions of people that are all over the earth. It is not by our own…