Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Having a drive for something is OK, as long as it is what God wants for us. If it’s not what God wants for us it can be very dangerous. It can make a … Read more
Romans 8:25 (NKJV) 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Start this new year off by asking God for vision, to see the things that need to be changed in our lives, our homes, our finances, our work, or our ministry. Lay it all out before Him, and then wait on Him. God knows the things that need to be fixed, and He … Read more
Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV) 13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ What happens when we ignore something we know we need to address? It gets worse. It grows. It gets a stronger grip on us. And it can cause distractions, keeping us from moving forward. Why? Because when … Read more
Job 12:13 (NKJV) 13 “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding. How are we about stepping out and doing something outside of our comfort zone? Do we get nervous and not want to make a move? Do we get excited and start running with it? We can’t let nervousness stop us from putting one foot in … Read more
Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. When God asks us to do something, are we willing to do it? That’s a good question that we … Read more
James 4:10 (NKJV) 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. When we truly submit to God, and what He wants to do, in us, for us and through us, we will feel His peace come over us. We will know, even though we don’t quite understand it, that we have finally … Read more
Psalm 89:8 (NKJV) 8 O Lord God of hosts, Who is mighty like You, O Lord? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. God is faithful to help us ordinary people do great things on this earth, and still remain humble. Here are just a few examples… If Joseph didn’t do his part, if Mary didn’t do her part, if … Read more
Exodus 4:10 (NKJV) 10 Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” Sometimes God will put something before us that He wants us to do, but we feel completely inadequate … Read more
John 2:5 (NKJV) 5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” The words above were spoken by Mary, at the wedding where Jesus turned the water into wine. You see, Mary knew; whatever Jesus says to do, do it. When the Lord speaks to our hearts and wants us to do something, … Read more
Proverbs 1:33 (NKJV) 33 “But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.” It’s important that we listen to God’s voice and heed what he says. There is wisdom in doing so. God promises us that if we listen, we will dwell safely, we will be secure and … Read more
Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV) 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. One thing that I’ve had to learn over the years about being a believer is that when God wants us to be a part of something that we are not very enthused about, it’s hard to say no, because it will … Read more