“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 First things first. Do you ever get overwhelmed by sudden “urgent” projects or tasks that come up and take over your schedule? Recently, I have been learning the value of saying no to projects…
“I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…” Philippians 3:13 Turning in the past. “Turn in your past.” Those are the words I remember clearly being impressed on my heart multiple times over the course…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Letting Go of Control Have you ever struggled with control in your life? Do you ever…
“Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 Plans to prosper. Have you ever struggled with the thought of making plans or setting goals? In the past, I struggled to set goals because I was afraid that they wouldn’t be according to “God’s will.” I thought, “what if this…
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord. Would you say that you walk with joy on a daily basis? For many of us, there are a lot of things in life…
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 “Creativity” is the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. – Oxford Dictionary “Expression” is the process of making known one’s thoughts or feelings. – Oxford Dictionary Free…
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28 Running out of gas. Are you tired? Burned out? Confused? Do you feel like you’re running hard and not getting…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the…
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 One of the hardest things for me to let go of has been the need to achieve. My priority has been to get things done for work and business, which has often kept me more focused on…
“I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 God is good. Have you ever struggled to believe that something good will happen? Have you lived under the weight of anxiety or the fear of what could happen? We too often give…