Dear Ones: Cultivate Thankfulness! During this busy holiday season it is a good thing to practice thankfulness. When you go to the store be thankful that you are able to purchase what you need. Be thankful that the store shelves are stocked, too. Before you go shopping, ask the Lord to direct your steps to…
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An Attitude of Thanksgiving
Dear Ones: An Attitude of Thanksgiving! Our prayers should be seasoned with thanksgiving even as we focus on our requests. A grateful heart draws the mercies of the Lord because it reveals our faith in His ability to help us. In this verse, Paul urges the reader to be persistent and devoted to prayer. But…
When Life is Dark
Dear Ones: When Life is Dark! The righteous ones will be clothed in light. These are the ones who are merciful, filled with compassion, and thirst for justice. These words are so relevant to the times in which we are living. They also reveal that darkness has tried to overwhelm the world in the past.…
He Uncovers
Dear Ones: He Uncovers! The Light of the Lord shines into the darkness that surrounds us. He uncovers what was hidden and the deep corruption living in the shadows. In John 8:12, the Lord reveals, “Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, ‘I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.’” When…
Trust in Him
Dear Ones: Trust in Him! These are the words of King Jesus to His disciples then and now. His words of comfort and truth urge us not to be afraid of what is happening around us. He knew that within hours His disciples were going to be traumatized by what they saw with their natural…
Infinitely Beyond
Dear Ones: Infinitely Beyond! WOW! He has mighty power, and that power is at work within us. When we go to Him in faith, asking anything according to His will, we get more than what we asked for. Paul released these words in prayer over the Ephesian Christians. But we can take hold of them…
Save Your Children
Dear Ones: Save Your Children! Are you praying for your children? Have you been praying for a long time? Take this verse and sow it deeply into your heart. Let the promise of the Lord assure you that He will save your children. We see the war in Israel and understand what it means to…
Resources You Invest
Dear Ones: Resources You Invest! The Lord invests in us giving us resources we need to live and prosper. We in turn invest these resources into our families, neighbors, and other places where the Lord directs. When we do this, then our godly flow of resources will multiply because of our generosity. Our God is…
Leaning Against Jesus’ Chest
Dear Ones: Leaning against Jesus’ chest! That is the place carved out for the ones who wholeheartedly love Him. John, the youngest disciple, chose to get as close to the Lord as possible. He knew that the Lord would not rebuff him but would draw him close to His side. That place is available to…
Don’t Be Afraid
Dear Ones: Don’t Be Afraid! This is the encouraging word for today. No matter what your circumstances are, don’t be afraid. There is more fighting for you and with you than what is coming against you. You may not be facing a huge army of mounted horsemen, but the conflict is just as real. It…