Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,Psalm 119:2 ESV I love Psalm 119, especially the first section (up to verse 17/18). I love the practical advice it provides for living a godly life. How often I find myself wishing that there was just a set of rules soContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Being Young.”
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A daily thought ~ Reap & Sow
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.Galatians 6:7 ESV Karma. Good old karma. Watch how you act or karma will get you back. How often do you hear someone referring to karma, generally as the ultimate source of justice? With the rise of eastern philosophyContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Reap & Sow”
A daily thought.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.Psalm 34:18 ESV This verse particularly speaks to me today, God has been near and granted me His peace when in the flesh I just want to feel hurt, frustrated, and crushed. I have been very thankful for these verses over the lastContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28 ESV Wow! God is really using this season to challenge me and encourage me! Day after day, God puts these gems in front on me, encouraging me with whatever IContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 ESV While the writer of Hebrews makes this sound simple, practically speaking it is quite challenging. We are to hold fast without wavering, that is without doubting or losing hope, because we know God is faithful toContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A Daily Thought…
“Disciple is the wholehearted yes to the call of God. When I know myself called, summoned, addresses, taken possession of, know, acted upon, I have heard the Master. I put myself gladly, fully, and forever at His disposal, and to whatever He says my answer is yes.” ~ Elizabeth Elliot, Joyful Surender, pg 16 WhatContinue reading “A Daily Thought…”
A daily thought…
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Today has been a rollercoast, with great ups and downs, but no matter what, we are to seek comfort in the Lord. I love this verse and often remember itContinue reading “A daily thought…”
A long time…
A musing on Gen 7 & 8, comparing his stay on the ark to our COVID-19 lockdown. I never realised how long Noah spent in the ark with his family and the animals. I always knew it was 40 days and 40 nights, which doesn’t sound so bad. (Until you’re stuck in lockdown for thatContinue reading “A long time…”
Genesis 3: Part 1 – The Fall
Chapter 3: The part of the story where we show how foolish and fallible we are and God shows just how full of love, mercy and compassion He is and that He always has a plan. I’ve always hated this chapter, its the one I always try to avoid and skirt around. I’d rather notContinue reading “Genesis 3: Part 1 – The Fall”
Musings on Gen 2
Genesis 2 – part 2 in my reading of Genesis (surprise surprise 😂) While many sermons and books could be written on any one of the many valuable and instructive themes, situations and topics presented in this chapter, I found it was helpful to list out some of the points I thought God was makingContinue reading “Musings on Gen 2”
