When the way just ahead of you seems too difficult, turn to Me and say: “I can’t, but we (You and I together) can.” Acknowledging your inability to handle things on your own is a healthy dose of reality. However, this is only one part of the equation, because a sense of inadequacy by…
When You’re Not Doing-Just-Fine-Thank-You
A year before Mum’s death, I was sitting in a departure lounge waiting for my flight to board when that dreaded announcement graced our ears: “The 3:30 p.m. flight to Dallas, Texas, will now depart at 5:40 p.m. Thank you for your patience.” I looked at my fellow passengers and questioned the announcer’s gratitude for…
Be Faithful in Prayer
I am able to do far beyond all that you ask or imagine. Come to Me with positive expectations, knowing that there is no limit to what I can accomplish. Ask My Spirit to control your mind so that you can think great thoughts of Me. Do not be discouraged by the fact that many…
Sleeping in the Storm
I hid under the covers for an extra ten minutes, not ready to face the day. The same familiar dread weighed on me like it did every morning — there’s too much to do, I’ll never make it, I should have gotten up an hour ago. Reluctantly, I reached for my phone on the bedside…
Manna in Your Wilderness: Consider the Work of the Lord
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away, blessed be the name of the LORD. — Job 1:21 Have you ever been sick with worry? So have I. Everything that concerns us concerns the Lord, the Maker of the heavens and the earth. He is not silent. He is not indifferent to you or…
Be Anxious for Nothing
Morning The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Praise the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for His mercy endures forever. • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. • I will say of the Lord, “He is my…
The Strength You Need: A Very Present Help in Trouble
Occupy a Fortress God is our refuge and strength. — Psalm 46:1 Victoria and the girls have been in a wreck,” my son-in-law, Ethan, told me over the phone. He said their van had veered off the road, slid down a hill, burst through a fence, and slammed against a tree. One of the kids…
Jesus’ POV
When He saw the crowds… – Matthew 9:36 If you want to get the attention of a roomful of teenagers, turn something wild loose. A little touch of chaos in the atmosphere periodically is an asset to any youth group. Years ago when I was a youth pastor, I turned something loose as I got ready to tell the…
They Will Run and Not Grow Weary
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.…