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…
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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…
Hear My Prayer
Dear Ones: Hear My Prayer! Was Nehemiah’s impassioned plea on the day of trouble. Before he asked for help, Nehemiah, extolled the awesomeness of God. He declared his faith in his covenant-keeping God with those who love and obey Him. This is a good example for us to follow for we find ourselves in troublous…
Do not be worried and upset
Dear Ones: Do not be worried and upset! These are the words that the Lord Jesus spoke to His disciples on the night He was betrayed. The Lord knew He was headed to the Cross and wanted to leave His followers with these words of comfort and instruction. Although we may not know what lies…
Steps We Take
Dear Ones: Steps We take! Not only does our God number the hairs of our heads, but He is so interested in us and our destiny that the very steps we take are important to Him. This verse has a companion verse in Psalm 37:23. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.”…
Keeps Me Safe
Dear Ones: Keeps Me Safe! Some days it seems that we have to battle through one obstacle after another. Even driving home or going to the store can be quite challenging. But this verse gives us a different perspective. When we lean on His everlasting arms, He keeps us safe from what is harassing or…
Go Directly to the Father
Dear Ones: Go Directly to the Father! The Lord Jesus is our open door to go directly to the Father and ask Him for what we need in His name. We do not have to find a human intermediary because we have a heavenly Advocate, Christ. He is the Door for us, His sheep, to…
Doing Good for All
Dear Ones: Doing Good for All: This verse describes part of the mission of the Lord Jesus during His earth-bound ministry. Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, He traveled through the land of Israel doing good and healing those suffering under demonic oppression. Doing Good for All Today “But what about today?” you might…