Month: May 2024

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true]… Continue reading Supernatural Joy

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts… Continue reading The Antidote to Anxiety

For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal… Continue reading True Encouragers

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust.Make me know the way I should go,for to you I lift up my soul. (Psalm 143:8 ESV) REFLECTION  I didn’t sleep well and got up later than planned, which affected all my morning plans. Instead of letting my imperfections drag… Continue reading The Perfect One

“If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who… Continue reading Ask • Believe • Receive

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Thanksgiving and delight flow forth freely when life unfolds the way I envisioned it would. But, when I… Continue reading Enlightened Thanksgiving

But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. (James 1:22 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION First, a confession: this morning I really did not feel like going… Continue reading Faith Fortifying Choices

Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.” (Luke 6:38 AMP) Read… Continue reading Blessed to Bless

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;…” (1 Corinthians 13:4 NKJV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  I certainly don’t seek out suffering, but while we are living in this fallen world, it will invariably show up in some form. How we respond to suffering determines how… Continue reading Steward Suffering Well

Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs… Continue reading Love Well