God: My Salvation!

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” Isaiah 12:2 NLT The concept of trust is difficult for most people to embrace. When you extend kindness, many times the recipient is skeptical. Why are you … Continue reading God: My Salvation!

Don’t Fear: Trust God

Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. Psalm 27:3 NLT War is a terrible time for everyone. It’s stressful for soldiers and civilians alike. It’s especially difficult for the people who live in the war zone; it’s a time of uncertainty and … Continue reading Don’t Fear: Trust God

Living Through Trials

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV Trials! I have never met anyone who is happy when that word describes what is happening in their life. It’s a word that … Continue reading Living Through Trials

He is Able!

There, too, the whole community of Israel complained about Moses and Aaron. “If only the Lord had killed us back in Egypt,” they moaned. “There we sat around pots filled with meat and ate all the bread we wanted. But now you have brought us into this wilderness to starve us all to death. Exodus … Continue reading He is Able!

Fear Not!

For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 TPT Life! It’s a journey. When you think you have seen it all or experienced it all, something new comes on the horizon.  One day I had surgery that seemed to … Continue reading Fear Not!

God’s Plan

Then the Lord told Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh. When he feels the force of my strong hand, he will let the people go. In fact, he will force them to leave his land!” Exodus 6:1 NLT There are times in life when you are in a situation where … Continue reading God’s Plan

Don’t Panic: Wait!

Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! Psalm 27:14 NKJV Waiting! Just about everyone hates to wait. Children hate it: adults hate it; rich people hate it; poor people hate it. Nobody likes to wait. When David wrote this Psalm, he was in the midst … Continue reading Don’t Panic: Wait!

When Life Hurts

When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 NLT Some people are passionate about the things that concern their lives. Nehemiah was one of those people. He was very concerned about what was happening at home. He was … Continue reading When Life Hurts

Let God Lead

Lord, direct me throughout my journey so I can experience your plans for my life. Reveal the life-paths that are pleasing to you. Psalm 25:4 TPT Everyone wants to experience the best that life has to offer. They make plans and hope these plans bring them success. Unfortunately, some plans succeed while others fail because … Continue reading Let God Lead

Trust God’s Plan

Then Moses went back to the Lord and protested, “Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!” Exodus 5:22-23 NLT … Continue reading Trust God’s Plan