Ask And You Will Receive, So That Your Joy May Be Complete “Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” John 16:24 When our will is aligned with God’s, we receive blessing; our joy is full. Jesus has said, “And ye […]
Whosoever Wants To Be A Lover Of The World Makes Himself An Enemy Of God
Whosoever Wants To Be A Lover Of The World Makes Himself An Enemy Of God “Adulterers! Do you not know that to be a lover of the world means enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4 What fearsome and clear instructions. […]
So Submit Yourselves To God
So Submit Yourselves To God “So, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 God’s instructions for this life are simple and straightforward. He gives grace to the humble, so submit yourselves to God and receive. Gather close to your Father and he will bless your faithfulness by […]
Only In God Is My Soul At Rest
Only In God Is My Soul At Rest “Only in God is my soul at rest; from him comes my salvation.” Psalms 62:2 God, our rock! Jesus, our salvation! Holy Ghost, our understanding! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are our only defense; we shall not be greatly moved. In the depth of our distress, […]
You Also Must Be Prepared
“You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” Luke 12:40 Since the resurrection of Christ, since his ascension into heaven, mankind has awaited his return. Be faithful; be ready. Christ shall return, yet the moment is unknown. Be faithful; be ready. Invite Christ into […]
The LORD Make His Face Shine Upon Thee, And Be Gracious Unto Thee
The LORD Make His Face Shine Upon Thee, And Be Gracious Unto Thee The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 I speak this blessing upon you all the […]
Return, Rebellious Children
Return, Rebellious Children “Return, rebellious children, and I will cure you of your rebelling. ‘Here we are, we come to you because you are the LORD, our God.’” Jeremiah 3:22 We sin; we break God’s commandments; we backslide in our faith. Father forgive us our failings. Forgive us our rebelling and embracing this fallen world. […]
And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears From Their Eyes
And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears From Their Eyes “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4 The imagery of this passage aligned with the […]
I Sought The LORD, And He Heard Me, And Delivered Me From My Fears
I Sought The LORD, And He Heard Me, And Delivered Me From My Fears “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4 What a tremendous gift we have in our Father, who purposely knit us together in our mother’s womb. When we cry out to him, […]
In Every Thing By Prayer And Supplication With Thanksgiving Let Your Requests Be Made Known To God
In Every Thing By Prayer And Supplication With Thanksgiving Let Your Requests Be Made Known To God “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6 We are incredibly careful, fearful, filled with anxiety and dread, in the thought of […]