None of us are perfect. The enemy of our souls wants us only to look at what we do that is not perfect and then he tells us that we have no authority to bring about change.   MERCY is also a component of FATHER GOD!  Lord, we cry out for mercy.  Let us understand … More Shame keeps us from being bold

Verses of Strength and Encouragement Isaiah 60:1-2   Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60:1-2 Isaiah 41:10 … More The Great I AM is with you

Are you facing IMPOSSIBLE? Most of our lives we have been able to get in and out of our own situations. We really do not believe that God can do the impossible.  Lord, Help our faith this day.  You said faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Give us a huge … More Red Sea -Are you facing impossible?

Sometimes the person closest to you is the person you struggle with the most.  Lord, I ask for wisdom, insight, understanding – but MOST OF ALL, let me keep my eyes on you.  You are my spiritual “north start”.  If I keep my eyes on you, all will be well!

Isaiah 54- Verses paraphrased: You who are afflicted and tossed with tempest and not comforted, behold I will lay your stones with colorful gems, and lay your foundations with sapphires. All your children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of your children. In righteousness they shall be established; you shall … More Do not fear, for the Lord your God has called you

My child, I AM with you. No matter what takes place – set your face like a flint toward me and follow.  For there are many who are looking to you for stability, and as you obey me and do what seems impossible, I will take care of what belongs to you!

As I looked out my window this morning, I could see the ducks splashing on the lake in the cold, grey, wet and somewhat gloomy day.  The thought came to me, “This is what ducks were made for!” Life is what we were made for.  We have been created for “Such a Time as This!” … More Ducks love rainy storms

Do not look at the fire of your trial.  The three Hebrew men only knew that God would deliver them.  They did not focus on the fire. Father, I ask you to help us to look beyond the river, to peer over the mountain, to look to the other side.  Jesus, when his disciples were … More Do not look at the fire

Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame.  Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant, Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.  Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.  Romans 12: 12 The Message Lord, help us to rest. Help us to refresh others and help others to refresh us.  Keep us … More Don’t Burn Out!

I was reminded this morning how important it is for us to set our hand to what God has given us to do and not look at results. Lord, today, help us to with peace, joy and tenacity and determination do what is in front of us to do and trust you for the outcome. … More Clouds and Steadfastness