One dictionary defines contentment as “the state of being mentally or emotionally satisfied with things as they are.” Today it is rare that we find anyone who is truly content with his or her condition in life. The Bible has a great deal to say about contentment—being satisfied with what we have, who we are, and where … Continue reading Contentment
Tag: Peace
How to Have the Peace of God
Discovering the Peace of God isn't hard at all when we APPROPRIATE God's Word to our lives. For instance, Philippians 4:1-9 makes it very clear how to have the Peace of God. Follow me, and I'll show you what I'm talking about! 🌸Verse 1~Stay true to the Lord! 🌸Verse 2~Settle disagreements! 🌸Verse 3~Help others! 🌸Verse … Continue reading How to Have the Peace of God
Smile
"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future." Proverbs 31:25 As part of my quiet time, I have been reading through the book of Proverbs. No matter how many times I read the Bible, I "see" verses that I didn't see the last time. That's one of the beauties of God's Word … Continue reading Smile
Monday Morning Prayer
God, please do not let the clouds of despair destroy my eyes of faith. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen. ”Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.” Psalms 27:13 NLT
Home
I love to travel. There are many beautiful places to visit in the USA and abroad. As much as I like to go, I am always ready to come home, because home is where I belong. One of my favorite passages of Scripture is the parable of the Prodigal Son who liked to travel, too. … Continue reading Home
Peace
Lord, I can't do this You can't, but I can Lord, I can't do this Let go, take My hand Lord, I will trust you I won't let you down Lord, I believe you My peace you have found
Scrapbook Memories
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3;13-14 Not too … Continue reading Scrapbook Memories
Share Your Story
My new favorite song is "God's Not Done With You," by Tauren Wells. Every time I hear the song, God reminds me of Philippians 1:6, "For I am confident of this very thing that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ," which just so happens to … Continue reading Share Your Story
Are You Resting While You Wait For an Answer?
"I am waiting on the Lord," is my usual go-to response when asked about a particular prayer I've been praying. When I first started waiting on God to move in my situation, I prayed about it every day and thought about it a lot during the day. Every morning when I woke up, I wondered … Continue reading Are You Resting While You Wait For an Answer?
Thursday’s Thought
