The Love of a Friend

Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. Proverbs 17:17 MSG Just about everyone in the world is grateful to have a friend. The dictionary defines friend as a person you know well and like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family. I am … Continue reading The Love of a Friend

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

Give It To Me

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy to bear, and … Continue reading Give It To Me

God’s Perfect Plan

“And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.”   1 Thessalonians 5:18 TPT This is a powerful word from a mighty man of God. On the service it appears easy. After all, we all love to give thanks for the good things that come our … Continue reading God’s Perfect Plan

Put God First

In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.              Proverbs 3:6 TLB The previous verse says to trust God and don’t depend on what you feel or see. There is a reward when you put God first. Now that is not as easy as it appears … Continue reading Put God First

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

You Choose!

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. Jeremiah 17:5 NLT. We live in a world today when men like to think they can do it all. When you listen to them speak and … Continue reading You Choose!

Trust God

Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Proverbs 3:5 TPT In life, we really want to trust God. The word trust means to believe on the reliability, truth, ability … Continue reading Trust God

Guard Your Heart

Jesus taught his disciples, saying, “Listen to me. Never let anxiety enter your hearts. Never worry about any of your needs, such as food or clothing.  For your life is infinitely more than just food or the clothing you wear.   Luke 12:22-23 TPT The world we live into today has many people concerned about tomorrow. Where there … Continue reading Guard Your Heart