THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Immediate Response In Matthew 14:22-33, the disciples were scared when they saw Jesus walking on the water but immediately Jesus told them that he was there and to not be afraid. Peter began to walk on the water toward Jesus but soon feared and began to sink, Jesus immediately reached out…
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All in Due Time
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 All in Due Time I can’t get too far off-track with my life if I’m following Christ. He’ll guide me and when I make mistakes, He’ll turn me in another direction. He also delights to give me the patience I need along the way. When a seed is sown, it must…
Not Called to Perfection
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Not Called to Perfection I can delight in the fact that I don’t have to be perfect. I am not called to perfection. I am called to point to God even when that means repenting when I do wrong. God brings delight even in repentance. That delight is called grace. If…
Creation
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Creation The Father God delights me with his glorious creation. The whole earth is full of his glory (Isaiah 6:3). I love to see beautiful landscapes and nature’s beauty. It gives me a glimpse of something that is beyond myself—something that in my wildest dreams I couldn’t create. However, I find…
Faith in God to Show the Way
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Faith in God to Show the Way “Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time,” said Oswald Chambers. I don’t necessarily see but I know He’s good and so I continue on–that’s faith. God places things in my life to encourage…
Gratitude is a Key
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 Gratitude is a Key Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. ~ Psalm 107:1 Gratitude is a way out of all kinds of stressful situations. There’s always something to thank God for—even in the midst of a burden. It’s not a magic wand that I…
Strength for Today Only
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Strength for Today Only Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will…
Grace to Go Forward is All I Need
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 Grace to Go Forward is All I Need My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. ~ Psalm 62:7 I have had an ongoing fight against my own tentativeness and fear. God is the rock solid foundation for my life. I…
There’s Room in My Heart
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012 There’s Room in My Heart “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me.” ~ Revelation 3:20 Jesus knocks. I invite Him into my heart. I’m very happy He’s…
My Dear Child
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 My Dear Child My Dear Child, I know it’s hard to go through circumstances when you don’t see the end. And I know you don’t always understand. But I do. I am using circumstances to strengthen your character. Come to Me no matter what. Come to Me with your thoughts and…