Freedom Comes From Holding the Father’s Hand
True freedom doesn’t come from doing our own thing; it comes from obeying God’s Word. We experience it when we trust His care and plan for our lives.
True freedom doesn’t come from doing our own thing; it comes from obeying God’s Word. We experience it when we trust His care and plan for our lives.
On what thoughts do you linger at night? Discover what the psalmist did and follow his example. This will not only help you sleep, but transform you.
I ask God for wisdom, for strength, and for courage. And He answers when I focus my thoughts on Him and His promises rather than on the stuff that unnerves me.
“I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people” (Psalm 85:8). What is the Lord saying to you?
When we’re in despair or feeling anxious, praise is actually therapeutic. It transforms our perspective because it sets our spiritual sights on God.
Giving thanks is the sure-fire fix for the blahs. There’s no way the blahs can hang around when I choose to express gratitude.
Are you seeking wisdom or direction? God has promised to guide us, advise us, and watch over us. Let’s invite Him to do so, and commit to doing what He says.
Not once does God’s Word say, “Figure it out on your own,” but many times He promises to direct our steps and show us the right path.
What would your joy quotient be if you lost your health and creature comforts? Joy remains possible thanks to the Lord’s presence in our lives.
How much we would delight His heart if we would run to him. God wants to shower us with His blessings. All we have to do is be there to receive them.
Sometimes my tongue speaks before my brain kicks into gear. And it’s a bit tough to tame, but full of potential. How can I make that happen?
God doesn’t take a nap and then wake up to discover that–oh my goodness–something went terribly wrong on the earth while He rested His eyelids.
No matter what our life experience with earthly fathers, it’s vital that we focus on the truth about God’s character. What is that?
It helps us focus our spiritual eyes where they belong—on the almighty, all-wise, all-powerful God who presences Himself with His people at all times.
The more I read about joy, the more I’m convinced that God’s kids, more than anyone else on earth, ought to be living demonstrations of this characteristic.
Life offers oodles of small pleasures, but nothing brings joy like experiencing God’s presence moment by moment. So, I enter 2012 with a sense of anticipation
Do I cherish God’s Word as much as the treasure hunters value their find? Do I recognize the wealth that is mine, found in the holy Scriptures?
Do you believe in angels? I do. Too bad we don’t have goggles that allow us to see these spiritual beings. I have a hunch the view would astound us.
Our situation seems impossible, and we’re certain we’ll drown. But wait! What does God’s Word say about the Red Sea? Here are some encouraging words.
“Lay him on the floor,” instructed the 911 operator. Easier said than done. Gene was dead weight, plus he had two cracked ribs.
No one would have blamed David if he’d entertained questions and negative thoughts. But that’s not how he chose to respond.
We’re living in uncertain times. And as I watch my grandchildren grow up and wonder what the world will look like when they’re my age…if it lasts that long.
When the enemy of discouragement tries to overtake me, I run to my hiding place–my faith in God–and find safety there. I cling to His promises to care for me.
Anna overheard me and stopped short and looked at me. “Grandma,” she commanded in her pipsqueak voice. “You need to tell the truth.”
He’s the creator of heaven and earth! This amazing God–the one for whom nothing is impossible–He’s the one who is for you! Why, then, should we fear?
I read these Scriptures with a question in mind: What single thought grabs me? The answer: “The Lord is for me.” The statement is simple but life-altering.
No matter what circumstances you and I face–and I guarantee we will face tough stuff–we can rest assured that the Lord will care for us.
Instead of clinging to Him, their rescuer, they forgot about what He’d done and replaced Him with a golden calf. They lavished their love on manmade livestock.
God rules over all, and yet He knows my name and longs for relationship with me. Is growing that relationship worth the effort? Absolutely!
“Let all that I am praise the Lord,” it says. It offers no exception clause, and it encompasses every part of my being. Let all that I am praise the Lord.
Sometimes I simply don’t know how to pray. That’s when I find confidence in using the Scriptures as my basis for intercession.
“The rest of my prayer that morning became this: Simplify my heart, Lord, to have just one request: To know You and dwell with You intimately.”
How much does God love us? We can’t even begin to count the ways! His devotion to us supersedes anything our minds can comprehend.
Have you felt yourself emotionally, mentally or spiritually slip into a negative space? Have you ever experienced a loss of perspective that led to despair?
In the midst of trials is where we’re called to offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Doing so proves we trust God even when we can’t understand His ways.
Another question kids often ask is: “What is God like?” Children aren’t alone in their curiosity. Many grownups – myself included – wonder the same thing.
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