Don’t Get Even: Pray

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.  Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. Luke 6:27-28 TPT Most people will tell you that they love God. They send you picture quotes and post little tidbits on Social Media so … Continue reading Don’t Get Even: Pray

Make the Right Choice

 He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right. 2 Kings 22:3 NKJV This words were talking about eight year old Josiah when he became king in Jerusalem. I’m quite sure his actions shocked everyone because his father … Continue reading Make the Right Choice

Agree With God

Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Amos 3:3 NIV When friends are traveling with the same destination in mind, they make plans to travel together. They would work on the dates together; select their accommodations together; make their travel arrangements together because they made a decision to travel together. Most … Continue reading Agree With God

Walk in God’s Way

Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21 NKJV When children are young, parents do their best to direct their steps so that they will walk in the way that is right. Parents give … Continue reading Walk in God’s Way

A Proud Heart

There is a story about two trees during the autumn season. One was an evergreen tree and the other a deciduous tree. When the evergreen tree realized that he retained all his leaves, the evergreen tree became puffed up with pride. He made fun of the deciduous tree because he had no leaves. The deciduous tree tried … Continue reading A Proud Heart

Right in God’s Eyes

Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother was Jecoliah from Jerusalem. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, just as his father, Amaziah, had done.  2 Chronicles 26:3-4 NLT It’s not uncommon for children who are born in a monarchy to find that they … Continue reading Right in God’s Eyes

God Rewards Obedience

“As for you, if you faithfully follow me as David your father did, obeying all my commands, decrees, and regulations, then I will establish the throne of your dynasty. For I made this covenant with your father, David, when I said, ‘One of your descendants will always rule over Israel.’ 2 Chronicles 7:17-18 NLT Children … Continue reading God Rewards Obedience

What Does God Require?

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NLT When people want to learn how to do something, they go to an expert in that field. If you want to learn how … Continue reading What Does God Require?

Push Out into the Deep

When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, “Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch.” Luke 5:4 NLT Can you remember a time in your life when you worked diligently on a project and no matter how hard you tried, it seemed useless? Well Peter and his crew had … Continue reading Push Out into the Deep

Blessed by God

Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires. Psalms 37:4 NLT David says to take delight in the Lord.  When you delight in something or someone it brings great joy to your heart. You are happy in the presence of that person. Psalm 1:2 says, “But they delight in the law … Continue reading Blessed by God