Testing of Faith Produces Steadfastness “For you know the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:3 We are to count it as joy when we fall into various temptations (James 1:2), because the very trying of our faith, works patience, which in turn serves us to continue in our Father’s work. Our earthly bodies […]
That I May Keep Your Law
That I May Keep Your Law “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.” Psalms 119:34 Our goal is to follow your commandments, O Lord. Bend us to your goodness and mercy; keep our whole heart aligned in your will. Our delight is in you, in understanding, […]
Graciously Teach Me Your Law
Graciously Teach Me Your Law “Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law!” Psalms 119:29 We choose the way of your truth, O Lord. Your judgements are ever before us. Grant us your understanding, and not our own, and we will keep your law; we will observe it with our whole […]
For You Are Our Glory And Joy
For You Are Our Glory And Joy “For you are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:20 What is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? The living water: Christ Jesus. Jesus, we await with joy for your coming. Until that glory, we move in faith to do the work of our Father. You […]
Be Born Of Water And Spirit
Be Born Of Water And Spirit “Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” John 3:5 What is born of the flesh is flesh; what is born of the Spirit is spirit. We are born again through the living […]
Is There A God Besides Me?
Is There A God Besides Me? “Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8 Fear not and do not be afraid. God declares it. God Almighty, the […]
We Rejoice In Our Sufferings
We Rejoice In Our Sufferings “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance;” Romans 5:3 We have peace with God, through our Lord Christ Jesus; we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. The love and care of God blunts adversity, as we trust he is working a […]
My Heart Shall Rejoice In Your Salvation
My Heart Shall Rejoice In Your Salvation “But I have trusted in your merciful love, my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.” Psalms 13:5 Trouble comes. Hardship endures. Sorrow pursues. Yet, God is bountiful in his mercy and lifts our souls in gladness. Do not stagger in unbelief, but be strong in faith. Declare his […]
The Day Of The Lord Will Come Like A Thief In The Night
The Day Of The Lord Will Come Like A Thief In The Night “For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The day of the Lord is coming, yet we are children of the light, children of the day and not […]
But Test Everything
But Test Everything “But test everything; hold fast what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Father, we give you thanks in all things, as we know this is your will for us in Christ Jesus. Guide us in discerning that which is good, so that we may abstain from evil. You have called us by name […]