“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” Romans 5:3-4 NLT Heavenly Father, thank you for the hope of salvation. Thank you for sacrificing your son to give us … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Rejoice in times of trouble
““You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.” Matthew 5:4 MSG Heavenly Father, thank You for your loving kindness and faithfulness. You comfort us when we are sad and strengthen us when we are weak. You are … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Blessed are those who mourn
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4 Heavenly Father, although it's hard in the midst of suffering, I look back and thank you for all that I have endured. Thank You for using the trials I've faced to produce … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Suffering Produces Perserverence
“Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.” Psalms 105:4 NLT Heavenly Father, You are my rock; my strong-tower; my shelter and my refuge. You are my strength when I am weak; my peace when I am anxious; my guide when I am lost. When I seek You, I find You. No … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Search for the Lord
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” James 4:7-8 NLT Heavenly Father, I humble myself before You. I draw … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Come Close to God
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT Heavenly Father, thank you for the protection and the strength that you provide. Thank you also for the people you placed within my life, … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Two Are Good but Three Are Better
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Strength Through Christ
The other day I was so ecstatic after leaving the dentist’s office after weeks of waiting to have my fractured tooth repaired. Who knew it would feel so great to smile again. Another check box in the healing process as a result of our car accident. Stitches removed. Check. Tooth repaired. Check. Car replaced. Check. … Continue reading When Adversity Causes Spiritual Affliction, God Provides a Spiritual Prescription
“For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 NKJV This verse is one the Lord has been speaking to me for some time, however, it wasn't until tragedy struck that I was forced to peel back the … Continue reading How God Mends the Fibers of Our Heart When Adversity Has Torn it Apart
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT Father God, you are a mighty and loving God - full of grace and mercy. I … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Weakness
Woman of His Word 