“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 All of us are petitioning God for different things. It may be healing for ourselves or someone we love, a job, money to pay … Continue reading Day 9 – The Source of All Peace
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Day 8 – Making Room for More
Nature is a phenomenal teacher. There are many instances in the bible where God uses nature to teach us about Himself and His infinite power and wisdom. These lessons help us grow and mature spiritually and thrive in a difficult and turbulent world. Last year, near the end of 2019, I sat on my patio … Continue reading Day 8 – Making Room for More
Day 7 – Clarity of Purpose
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” ~Romans 8:28 God has given us many promises in scripture, but this particular scripture just makes my heart sing. I simply love this promise of God. I return … Continue reading Day 7 – Clarity of Purpose
Day 6 – Selfless Service
“For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” ~Matthew 20:28 Jesus was the perfection of divinity clothed in humanity. Legions of angels stood at His command, yet He humbly and compassionately served those in need wherever He went. Knowing … Continue reading Day 6 – Selfless Service
Day 5 – The Power to Obey
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who the Father will send in my name, will teach you all the things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” ~John 14:26 “But when the, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on His own, … Continue reading Day 5 – The Power to Obey
Day 4 – The Heart of Prayer
"If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to Him in prayer." ~Job 11:13 I receive daily prayer texts on my phone every morning. This particular morning, I read through the prayer quickly, and walked off to do something else when the Holy Spirit gently posed a question to me. "Did … Continue reading Day 4 – The Heart of Prayer
Day 3 – The Character of Love
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." ~John 3:16 I love giving and receiving gifts. The most special gifts I've received were the ones where it was evident the giver had taken special care in selecting … Continue reading Day 3 – The Character of Love
Day 1 – Putting God First
There are no coincidences when it comes to God.
The Big Red X
Have you ever heard the saying that a lesson will come to you time and time again until you understand what it has come to teach you?
Look for the Jasmine
A few weeks ago, I recorded a video on Instagram of a climbing vine of jasmine I saw on an afternoon walk. It was their fragrance that first caught my attention. The vine had gracefully twisted its way up a tree- enveloping it with its beauty. A couple of weeks later, while at a … Continue reading Look for the Jasmine