Verse of the Day: Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Reflection There are times I wonder if my prayers are too small, too repetitive, or too late. But, I know that when I call on God, He listens. Not sometimes. Not … Continue reading God Listens
Faith Over Fear
Verse of the Day: Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Reflection I don’t pretend I’m never afraid. Fear shows up and it whispers worst-case scenarios. It makes me question myself. But this verse gives me a simple response, faith over fear. David didn’t deny his fear, he brought it … Continue reading Faith Over Fear
Look to the Lord
Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Reflection There are days I feel strong and days I absolutely don’t. On the hard days, I’m tempted to push through on my own. But real strength doesn’t come from grinding harder. It comes from going back … Continue reading Look to the Lord
Spiritual Battles
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not physical, but they are mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds. Reflection Some battles don’t look like battles. They show up as discouragement. Stress. Anger. Negative thoughts that won’t let up. If I’m not careful, I start thinking … Continue reading Spiritual Battles
Smile, Jesus Loves You!
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 15:13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day. Reflection Some days are more challenging than others. I can feel it in my face, in my posture, even in my tone. When my heart feels weighed down, everything … Continue reading Smile, Jesus Loves You!
Don’t Put It Off
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 3:28 Don't say to your neighbor, "Go and come back; I'll give it to you tomorrow," when you have it. Reflection I’ve caught myself thinking, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” I’ll call them back. I’ll help later. I’ll give when it’s more convenient. But God tells me not to delay when … Continue reading Don’t Put It Off
Love Anyway
Verse of the Day: Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Reflection Loving people who love me back, … Continue reading Love Anyway
The Golden Rule
Verse of the Day: Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Reflection The Golden Rule sounds so simple, treat people the way I want to be treated. I learned that as a kid. But it’s easy to … Continue reading The Golden Rule
Do the Right Thing
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Reflection I can’t read this verse and stay comfortable. It pushes me. It reminds me that my faith isn’t just personal, it’s meant to show up in … Continue reading Do the Right Thing
Think About These Things
Verse of the Day: Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praise worthy think about such things. Reflection Whatever fills my mind eventually shows up in my life. If I dwell on negativity, I start speaking negatively. … Continue reading Think About These Things
