When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present yourContinue reading “The Flames of Anxiety”
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White-Knuckle or Rest?
The thought of white-knuckling my way through life and it’s inevitable challenges came rushing back to my mind yesterday. Though today’s challenges are much different than when this devo was originally written (the aftermath of open heart surgery), the truths are the same. Whatever you’re walking through today, I pray He uses it to encourageContinue reading “White-Knuckle or Rest?”
Hiding Behind the Baggage
Jesus said to him (a blind man), “What do you want me to do for you?” Mark 10:51a ESV One man there (at the pool of Bethesda) had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him,Continue reading “Hiding Behind the Baggage”
I’m Fine, Really, I’m Fine
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3 Legacy Standard Bible The LORD sat as King at the flood; Yes, the LORD sits as King forever. Psalm 29:10 NASB 1995 Whatever the reason, pain confronts us all in one form or another. Like a gut punch that leaves us gasping for air,Continue reading “I’m Fine, Really, I’m Fine”
Poke the Pain
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 ESV For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Job 5:18 BSB For you know that when your faithContinue reading “Poke the Pain”
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”
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…”
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”
Business Card Identity
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:36 NLT It’s only the Truth you know, that sets you free. – Steve Campbell I haveContinue reading “Business Card Identity”
When Pain Steals our Voice
I cry aloud to God, and He will hear me. In the day of my trouble, I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted…I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Then I said, “I will appeal to this, to the years of theContinue reading “When Pain Steals our Voice”
Devotions for Difficult Days 