When I see how great and loving God is, I am overwhelmed by Him. I am even more overwhelmed by the idea that I am supposed to emulate Him. I am so frail and flawed, I don’t feel worthy of even a fraction of imitating God. However, in Isaiah 6:5-8, God answered Isaiah’s feelings…
A Cup of Water
What If?
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012 What If? “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” ~ Luke 10:38-42 I am often worried and upset over many things. I worry what…
Weaknesses are Good
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012 Weaknesses are Good 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 If I’m not careful, I can turn God’s Word into…
Overburdened?
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012 Overburdened? 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 yoke is easy to…
Be Still
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 Be Still “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” ~ Psalm 46:10 When I am still and I don’t let the loud messages of the world in, I will hear God’s whispers. My attention honors Him…
Anything Can Happen
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 Anything Can Happen Fearing is a desperate attempt to hold onto control When you go forward in fear, you’re out of control When you are out of control, you’re in God’s realm When you’re in God’s realm, anything can happen “Anything can happen” can be both scary and great That is…
Much Joy
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 Much Joy These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. ~ John 15:11 How can my joy be full? Jesus says that He has spoken to us on how to have joy—even complete and utter joy. Doesn’t that…
Don’t Be Afraid, I Am Here
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 Don’t Be Afraid, I Am Here Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I…
A New Song
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 A New Song Long-term history contributed to my insecurity and uncertainty. I picking up a little here and there. Things people said. Things people did. Ways people looked at me. It all added up to me not feeling good enough. Add to all of that, the world’s view of a warped…
Beyond Me
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 Beyond Me I need God’s power in order to live fully. If I do everything in my own strength, I’ll never be out of my comfort zone. If I feel comfortable doing something, I’m probably in my comfort zone. I should require more of myself and reach above my strength into…