Peace in Your Storm

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 NLT This is a biggie. There are countless people who have no idea what peace of mind feels like. Peace has a vast reach: it encompasses almost every area of your life. The peace I’m talking … Continue reading Peace in Your Storm

God Is With You

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NLT The nation of Israel lived in Egypt for a number of years. The Pharaoh, who promoted Joseph, invited his family to make their home in Egypt. They became … Continue reading God Is With You

Confidently Trusting the Lord

We live in a world today when all you hear is bad news. On the line in the supermarket people are talking about Covid-19. We all know someone who died during the pandemic. Some died from the virus while others died from other ailments. People are unemployed and unemployment is on the rise. Many companies … Continue reading Confidently Trusting the Lord

Let Him Lead!

He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Psalm 121:3 NLT When small children walk with their parents, their parents hold their hands. This prevents them from wondering off and also allows them to walk without stumbling. Sometimes in walking you can stumble and fall. It’s comforting to … Continue reading Let Him Lead!

The Lord, My Help

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Psalms 121:1-2 NLT We live in a world today where everyone is in need of something. The poor says that they need money so that they can be happy. The wealthy says … Continue reading The Lord, My Help

Living in His Presence

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 NLT. Life is not always smooth. Some days are trying and difficult. Yes, even … Continue reading Living in His Presence

The Lord My Shield

O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. Psalm 3:1-3 NLT This was a really sad time in David's life. He faced … Continue reading The Lord My Shield

God Can

“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.”  Psalm 4:1 NLT David was a man with a lot of trouble. When you read the book of Psalms, you will also notice that David spent a lot of … Continue reading God Can

Confidence in God

And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. 1 John 5:14-15 NLT  It's so encouraging to know that God hears our prayers. Sometimes, … Continue reading Confidence in God