“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine outContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”
Tag Archives: Uncertainty
Defenseless???
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. I think about what it might have been like for You to enter this world as a helpless baby,Continue reading “Defenseless???”
When I Let Go Of Striving…
– You can be My Shepherd. – You can give me all I need. – You enable me to rest in green meadows. – You can lead me beside peaceful streams. – You renew my strength. – You guide me along right paths. – You bring honor to Your name. – You cast out fear,Continue reading “When I Let Go Of Striving…”
We Can Do This…
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire, and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13. God, You are working in me to desire, and do what pleases You. So, even if it doesn’t make sense, I need to trust that what I’m doing by pursuing truth and honesty, and theContinue reading “We Can Do This…”
Your Heart…
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 This is the best pathway for my life. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. You advise me and watch over me and that’s why I’m here in this place, this situation, theseContinue reading “Your Heart…”
Unanswered Prayer…
Sometimes I wrestle with unanswered prayer. I fear You won’t give me what I pray for. I know in my head that You only give what is good and perfect. It’s just that when You don’t provide an answer right away, or at least an obvious one I can see, it feels like You don’tContinue reading “Unanswered Prayer…”
Reframing My Thoughts…
“asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.” Ephesians 1:17 Jesus, I hear You reminding me that my purpose in life is to grow in my knowledge of You. To seek spiritual wisdom and insight fromContinue reading “Reframing My Thoughts…”
My Reality…
“We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)” Romans 8:24 & 25. When I ask myself the question: “What do I have the most difficultyContinue reading “My Reality…”
The Restorer of Souls…
“They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it, unless I see the nail wounds in His hands, put my fingers into them, and placed my hand into the wound in His side.” John 20:25. I’m wondering if “doubting” Thomas has actually been given a bad rap all theseContinue reading “The Restorer of Souls…”
My Hope…
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1. I don’t want to hope for things from my relationships anymore. It hurts when I put my hope in people, because it seems like I usually set myself up for disappointment. I’ve spent my wholeContinue reading “My Hope…”
Conversations With Jesus 