Recent Devotions
“I believe in you” are four powerful words. I am who I am because someone believed in me. When I attended Bible College, I realized I was different when I compared myself to others. I was different—I had no apparent giftings because I was too nervous to sing, play piano, teach, preach, or even read a scripture in front of people. Fear paralyzed me from pressing beyond my insecurities. In the midst of the incredible talent of others, their beauty, and charmed heritages I felt like I had nothing to offer God—other than my love. The Power of Believing One…
“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had…
“He appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (II Chronicles 20:21) What do you do when you are under attack and greatly outnumbered by the…
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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. When we read the words of Apostle Paul, we may think that he is in a state of bliss as he writes, “Be anxious for nothing.” He was not on a peaceful vacation while writing, “but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,” he was in prison. Paul understands the lows of life’s trials and in the midst…
“If only someone would listen to me! Look, I will sign my name to my defense. Let the Almighty answer me. Let my accuser write out the charges against me.” Job 31:35 NLT It appears that at this point Job realizes that someone must have gone to God and accused him of sinning. As we read the book now, we know that this is true. Satan did ask God for permission to try Job and prove he was the man that God thought he was. In Chapter 31, Job looks back over his life and lists all the good things…
“But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses.” Exodus 4:13–14, NIV. Can you identify with Moses’ feelings of reluctance and inadequacy? “No God, not me, please choose someone else. Don’t you know my weaknesses and limitations?” Personally, I have been at this place an embarrassing number of times in my life. However, I have have grown in my faith and my hesitation to heed to the voice of the Lord has decreased over the years. God’s dependability and power have only grown my measure of faith. God called Moses to…
In today’s world, it is far too easy to become overwhelmed by the assaults of the enemy. In fact, it is expected. Everywhere we look, there is sickness and struggle. People all over the world are experiencing higher rates than ever of depression, suicide, and mental illness. It’s enough to make the most stoic Christian woman throw up her hands in defeat! I will admit that I have sometimes felt like giving up. Then I read Luke 19:12-13 again and realized I might have missed some of the meaning of “occupy until He comes.” When our family answered the call…
