“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, to “pray without ceasing.” For many of us this verse brings a bit of fear + anxiety as we contemplate exactly what is required of us to “pray without ceasing” and to “do it right.” We look at our busy schedules and think there’s no way … More When You Are Tempted to Not Pray
“God . . . is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams.” Ephesians 3:20 When I pray about or simply meditate on all the people who are hurting, I have a strong … More Exceedingly, Abundantly Above and Beyond
“…Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it…” Psalm 81:10 Do you have your mouth open wide today? In other words, are you expecting God to fill you and increase you beyond measure? Are you ready for Him to satisfy your needs and desires with good things? Think about a baby bird … when … More Open Your Mouth and Expect It To Be Filled
“…those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” Proverbs 14:22 Do you wake up every morning expecting favor & blessing on everything you do or do you wake up dreading the day? Do you plan for what is good or think about all the bad things that can happen? When we plan for what … More Do you plan for good things?
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” Psalm 119:37In order to live the life of victory God has promised, you have to be very selective about what you give your time and attention to. You have to recognize which thoughts to ignore, which comments to ignore, and sometimes, … More When to Turn Away
“They did not conquer by their own strength and skill, but by your mighty power and because you smiled upon them and favored them.” Psalm 44:3Do you need supernatural strength to conquer something in your life? Maybe you need strength at your job, to overcome an addiction, or to deal with a difficult person in … More When God Smiles 😊
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 In life, we all have negative things that happen to us ~ we ALL go through situations that are unfair. Some people are … More Where Are You From?
“And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.’ ” Judges 6:12 In Scripture, God called Gideon a mighty man of fearless courage …. although Gideon looked around and said, “God couldn’t be talking about me. I come from the poorest … More What You Call Yourself and What God Calls You
Have you ever wished you’d stopped talking about five minutes before you actually did? Well I’ve been there… A LOT and want to share with you signs to know when it’s time to stop talking before the embarrassment or hurtfulness is unleashed from our lips. Sign 1: You’re Complaining, Not ExplainingThere’s a subtle difference. Explaining … More 6 Signs You Need to Stop Talking
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