A daily thought ~ Peace.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV Peace. Perfect peace. What is peace? According to the dictionary, peace is not at war, not disturbed, not worried, and rather is calm, contented and quiet. How often we long to be at peace inContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Peace.”

A daily thought ~ Good Gifts

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.James 1:17 ESV I love this verse! Every good and perfect gift comes from God who does not change. What is there not to love about this verse?!Continue reading “A daily thought ~ Good Gifts”

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 Musing on Mothers.

Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.Proverbs 31:31 ESV Today (in Australia) is Mothers’ day. The one day per year we celebrate mothers. What a lovely day it is. It is a day where we appreciate everything our mothers and the mothers around us doContinue reading “A Musing on Mothers.”

A daily thought…

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.Psalm 42:11 ESV Life is hard. Life is stressful. Life often feels like a never ending treadmill of trouble. It is so easy to become downContinue 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…”