Photo by Kasuma on Pexels.com Psalm 46:10 New King James Version Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth! For Encouragement and Comfort An Akan proverb has a word for the world today: The fool thinks it does not concern him when the rain destroys … Continue reading Our God Reigns
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Afflicted But Hopeful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Psalm 102:24-27 New Living Translation But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever, don’t take my life while I am so young!Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing.You … Continue reading Afflicted But Hopeful
Blessed by Work
Colossians 3:23 New International Version Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. For Meditation Charles Kingsley was right when he said, “Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether or not you … Continue reading Blessed by Work
Generational Praise
Psalm 145:3 New King James Version Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;And His greatness is unsearchable. For meditation Who can fathom the greatness of our Lord, the Great King, over the entire universe and all other rulers? Can anyone measure His greatness? Doesn’t it call for everlasting praise, with enthusiasm every day and forever? Is He not worthy … Continue reading Generational Praise
An Affirmation You Can Trust
Psalm 37:25 New International Version I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. For meditation The two young people sat for coffee at the airport, waiting to catch their flight. As they sipped their coffee, the young man, driven by the societal pressure to succeed, … Continue reading An Affirmation You Can Trust
Be Anxious for Nothing
Proverbs 12:25 New International Version (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. For Meditation I remember that day clearly. The telephone rang. I was in the kitchen. I knew it was the expected call, yet I hesitated to run for the receiver in the living room. The sound of it … Continue reading Be Anxious for Nothing
The Power of Praise
Ppsalm 47:6-7 New International Version Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise For Meditation Praise sets us free from ourselves—from our self-centeredness. When the lyrics of a song serenade the majesty of the Lord and what He has … Continue reading The Power of Praise
The Cry of the Wounded
Photo by Alex Green on Pexels.com Psalm 55:6 New International Version I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. For Meditation Where do you turn when you come under constant and fiery attacks from people around you? What do you do when your enemies assail … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
Receive Favor Upon Favor Today
Receive Psalm 90:14-15New International Version (NIV) Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,for as many years as we have seen trouble.May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;establish … Continue reading Receive Favor Upon Favor Today