Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits— Psalm 103: 1-2 AMPC Beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.Continue reading “Turkey, Pumpkin Pie and Thankfulness”
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When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy
Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name. Hebrews 13:15 AMP In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is theContinue reading “When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy”
Tangled Messes
I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. I will bring the blindContinue reading “Tangled Messes”
“Because of Where We’ve Been…”
He said to me, ‘Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;’ most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 YLT Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you,Continue reading ““Because of Where We’ve Been…””
All Who Are Weary…
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest…” Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made theContinue reading “All Who Are Weary…”
When God Whispers
I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. Psalm 85:8 NLT It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26 BSB You will seek Me and find Me, when you searchContinue reading “When God Whispers”
Leverage your Pain
I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1b …So that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9b AMPC As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—toContinue reading “Leverage your Pain”
Mr. (or Miss) Atlas?
The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saintsContinue reading “Mr. (or Miss) Atlas?”
A “Recipe” for Bitterness?
An Audio only devo. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Hebrews 12:15 NLT Though it’s totally unscripted and not at all polished, I pray you hear real life thoughts on God’s Word and how to authentically apply it to our lives. In His service, Becky White Products page
Bowed Down by the Load of Life
The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. Psalm 146:7-8 NIV Psalm 146:8b NLT Psalm 145:14Continue reading “Bowed Down by the Load of Life”
