Proverbs 16:3-4 ESV “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” I am so thankful for the strength and assurance that I find in God’s word. Often life can be…
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my…
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.” Psalm 16:5 The NIV reads this way: “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, you have made my lot secure.” The word “assignment” is one we are all well acquainted with. …
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” II Peter 1:4 We used to sing a chorus in church about every promise in the Bible being…
“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14:1 When my husband and I were married, we had nothing. We left New Brunswick with a carload full of wedding gifts, a bit of money that family and friends had given us and…
“I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not;…
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:3-4 Tuesday did not start out particularly good. When I woke, I thanked the Lord for the day and asked His direction. I…
“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew…
“And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (I John 2:17, ESV) I recently came across some boxes I’d stored in my basement. Sorting through them was long overdue. As you can imagine, many things went straight into the…