Following You is no guarantee of a problem-free life. Yes, I realize that’s an obvious point. But a point that I need reminded of, now and then. What you have promised is that You’ll stand beside me, that you’ll never leave me … never forsake me. And use all I walk through for Your glory.Continue reading “A Testimony of “Through””
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Rock of Ages, Cleft for me
Recently, while praying over a friend and thinking deeply about all they’re walking through, this old devo came to mind. I pray it encourages you today. He is our Rock of Ages. – Becky I called on Your name, O Lord, Out of the lowest pit. You have heard my voice… O Lord, You haveContinue reading “Rock of Ages, Cleft for me”
OG – “Help! I need Encouraged!”
I have decided to share a few of my OG devos from years past, in their original form for the most part. These were written right smack in the middle of a decades -long season of great trial. I’m sure you may notice a few grammar issues or strange sentence structure. Please try to lookContinue reading “OG – “Help! I need Encouraged!””
Prison Doors and Prison Walls
Bring my soul out of prison, That I may praise Your name. –Psalm 142:7b NKJV In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. – Psalm 118:5 BSB It’s a routine, yet bursting with meaning, procedure. Grasping the thick handle, we open the heavier-than-it-appears door, walk to the counterContinue reading “Prison Doors and Prison Walls”
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?”
“Recipe” for Peace?
Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests),Continue reading ““Recipe” for Peace?”
No Sugar-Coatings
Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.Continue reading “No Sugar-Coatings”
Brevity of Life
All my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16b Berean Study Bible Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Luke 12:25 Berean Study Bible “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind meContinue reading “Brevity of Life”
From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 NKJV I can do nothing on my own. John 5:30aESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians s 4:13 ESV And God is able to make allContinue reading “From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories”
Amazon review please?
I would be so grateful if you would be willing to take a moment and leave a review on Amazon for my devotional, Stony Paths. If you’ve not read it yet, click this link for a free pdf or to purchase a hard copy. Thank you in advance! ~ Becky White Stony Paths – LearningContinue reading “Amazon review please?”