August 18, 2021
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in Him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 ESV Connection - Fight to spend time with Jesus. Stay connected to His goodness and righteousness through fervent prayer and The Living Word of God. We need Him. Location - Ask the Holy Spirit to position your heart to desire, discern, and understand The Word of God and the calling placed over your life. Apart from the Savior, we can accompl...
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August 11, 2021
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on what God says about caring for others: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 ESVWe are supposed to walk out life’s ups and downs TOGETHER, as a community. We are the body of Christ collectively, not individually. By bearing one another’s burdens, we provide a true reflection of our Savior, who carried each of our burdens to The Cross.
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August 04, 2021
Being human, we often lose sight of how much we are loved by our Savior. When we need assurance that God loves us, The Tiny Bible Promises refers to the book of Psalms and Romans for gentle reminders: “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” Psalm 86:5 ESV“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 103:8 ESV
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July 28, 2021
Good morning, God. As we pause this morning in your presence, at your feet, I pray we would embody your spirit of peace. I pray we would know that you are God. I pray we would exalt you. God, would we live our day today knowing the Lord Almighty is with us. Lord, you can accomplish more in a minute of our stillness than an hour of our busy. Help us to know how to be mindful of our time today. Not as the world tells us to be mindful but as you tell us to be mindful. Give us your strength and p...
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July 21, 2021
How often do we find ourselves feeling pulled in too many directions, leaving little of us to truly honor the people and things we choose to devote our time and energy to? When I try to imagine what this strive for “worldly balance” looks like, I imagine a juggler or plate-spinner trying to keep things in perfect rhythm without dropping the ball (or plate, if you will). If you don’t know what I am referencing with plate-spinning, pause your reading and go look it up. Prepare to experience you...
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July 14, 2021
How often do you find yourself talking to the Lord and all of a sudden catch yourself deep in a thought involving something that you’re anticipating - totally separated from your prayer? I often catch this happening on my commute to or from work, especially on those days that I hit snooze one too many times or try to squeeze in one more thing and don’t prioritize giving the Lord space to join me in the step-by-step parts of the day.
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