Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11 Why am I cast down? (Some translations read, depressed or disturbed, while in the original Hebrew the words carry the meaningContinue reading “Why Are You Cast Down?”
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Sausage Scenarios
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Some of the challenges we face in life can be compared to making sausage. (Bear with me on the analogy!) A plump, grilled bratwurst tastes delicious, but you definitelyContinue reading “Sausage Scenarios”
Offering God “Advice”
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” …. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others;Continue reading “Offering God “Advice””
Because You Prayed
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, “Because you have prayed to Me …” The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Isaiah 37:21a NASB James 5:16a NASB In the middle of the crisis, it just didn’t occur to me. Busily making decisions and finding solutions as I dealt with the realityContinue reading “Because You Prayed”
Crisis Management
I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him. Psalm 34:4,6a NKJV The thought for the following devotional came to my mind while in deep thought during my commute home from work. Mentally rehearsing a conversation in which aContinue reading “Crisis Management”
Look Out Below!
Written by guest author, Aaron McGlone When I was young, there was this kid that lived behind us that I liked to hang out with. He lived with his grandparents and had all these cool toys. One of those cool toys was an Atari game system with the game Pitfall. The goal of Pitfall wasContinue reading “Look Out Below!”
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”
I’ve Got This… Not.
Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4 NASB But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.Continue reading “I’ve Got This… Not.”
Remember?
Your eyes have seen what the LORD did. Deuteronomy 4:3 “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children. Deuteronomy 4:9 Remember thatContinue reading “Remember?”
The Flames of Anxiety
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”
Devotions for Difficult Days 