Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NLT Have you ever noticed what happens when we leave God out of any particular situation we are dealing with? Never Pretty Anytime we leave God out of the picture, we are left to try and gain control … Continue reading Trying to Gain Control
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The Goal
This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Joshua 1:8 csb Bible reading was never meant to be an end in itself. So … Continue reading The Goal
It Doesn’t Matter
17 God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works. 18 Even while I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, while I proclaim your power to another generation, your strength to all who are to come. Psalm 71:17 - 18 CSB I recently had a birthday. While birthdays … Continue reading It Doesn’t Matter
Making All Things Sacred
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the … Continue reading Making All Things Sacred
Absolute Power
How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! Psalm 147:5 NLT The Powerful One We need to live, and walk, and interact with the Lord as though He alone has absolute power and authority. Do you remember the story of Queen Esther? Do you recall how she approached King … Continue reading Absolute Power