devotionsfordifficultdays

Photo Album of His Goodness

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20 BSB, Psalm 103:2 NABS 1995 AreContinue reading “Photo Album of His Goodness”

Free Devotional – Stony Paths

Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”

Who Art in Heaven

I began this devo a couple weeks ago, not knowing that I would hear news from family/friends that would cause its truth to be kneaded deeper into my soul. – Becky “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. NASB 1977 Matthew 6:9 For He looks to theContinue reading “Who Art in Heaven”

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”

What’s Your Paper Trail Look Like?

For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]— 2 Corinthians 5:7 Amplified Bible For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on whatContinue reading “What’s Your Paper Trail Look Like?”

Gentle Reminder

“You were wearied by the length of your road, Yet you did not say, ‘It is no use.’ You found renewed strength, Therefore you did not grow weak.” Isaiah 57:10 AMP Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, He will saveContinue reading “Gentle Reminder”

Are you an Actor?

Just some random thoughts …. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45b ESV Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that weContinue reading “Are you an Actor?”

Peanut Butter Cups

“…to the hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet.” Proverbs 27:7 AMP God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever. Psalm 73:26 AMPC Yeshua (Jesus) said to them, “I AM THE LIVING GOD, The Bread of Life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever trusts in meContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cups”

Podcast suggestion RE: Current events

Hello friends, the “lane of my life” is to encourage God’s people to trust Him no matter the circumstance, through the good, bad and ugly. Secondarily, to view life’s circumstances through the lens of His Word and sovereign control over all things. Podcast sharing is not my habit, nor will it be in the future, butContinue reading “Podcast suggestion RE: Current events”

Salty Peanuts

Salty Peanuts is more random thoughts than devo. But as always, I hope it encourages you to view your trials through a different lens. The lens of His sovereign control over all we face. – Becky “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 But as for you,Continue reading “Salty Peanuts”