Not Until You Ask!

May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive.  2 Chronicles 6:21 NLT  This was part of Solomon's prayer when they were dedicating the temple. Solomon recognized that the temple was … Continue reading Not Until You Ask!

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

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

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

Make A Change

Wash yourselves and be clean!  Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Isaiah 1:16 NLT The book of Isaiah begins with God’s displeasure concerning His people. He recalls all the things His people have done that are evil in His sight. He rejected their efforts and their offerings. Verse 15 … Continue reading Make A Change

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

Don’t Worry

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT I am sitting here thinking about all the things that have crossed my path in my life. Sometimes, life was easy and sometimes life was tough. But throughout all the ups and downs in life, one thing was … Continue reading Don’t Worry

Reserved: Quiet Time With God

Reserved! When you walk into anyplace and you see the word reserved, when it applies to you, it makes you feel important. It means that this place is set apart for you. Although others can enter the environment, reserved says that this place is booked for your use. The time we spend with God in … Continue reading Reserved: Quiet Time With God