Author: Vanessa Taylor

Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). Ephesians 6:18 AMPC REFLECTION  This morning I got up at around 6am to spend quality… Continue reading Prayerful Awareness

”He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].“ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147‬:‭3‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.147.3.AMP REFLECTION  A few days ago, I wrote about my discovery of (intense) irritation, instead of compassion, in my heart … towards a particularly wayward young student. I praise God, that despite how I was feeling,… Continue reading Timed Triggers

“Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.“ ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭30‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/pro.31.30.AMP REFLECTION  I recently reminded one of my pre-teen students (who was/is clearly besotted with external beauty) that a beautiful heart… Continue reading Blessed Beauty

You have not yet struggled and fought agonizingly against sin, nor have you yet resisted and withstood to the point of pouring out your [own] blood. And have you [completely] forgotten the divine word of appeal and encouragement in which you are reasoned with and addressed as sons? My son, do not think lightly or scorn to submit to the correction and discipline of the Lord, nor lose… Continue reading Enduring Correction

“When I was a child, I spoke about childish matters, for I saw things like a child and reasoned like a child. But the day came when I matured, and I set aside my childish ways. For now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but… Continue reading Move Forward in Faith…

“Give me revelation about the meaning of your ways so I can enjoy the reward of following them fully. Give me an understanding heart so that I can passionately know and obey your truth. Guide me into the paths that please you, for I take delight in all that you say. Cause my heart to… Continue reading Pursue What Is True

“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend. If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. If he still won’t listen, tell the church.… Continue reading Confront with Care

Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day. For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor… Continue reading Progressively Renewed

”By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.“ ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/114/heb.11.29-30.NKJV REFLECTION  This passage reminds me of the vital importance of faith. True faith is active.… Continue reading True Faith

“Open my eyes to see the miracle-wonders hidden in Scripture. My life on earth is so brief, so tutor me in the ways of your wisdom. You’re my place of quiet retreat, and your wraparound presence becomes my shield as I wrap myself in your Word!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:18-19, 114‬ ‭TPT‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1849/psa.119.18-114.TPT REFLECTION  We all need… Continue reading Miracle-wonders