A daily thought ~ Abiding.

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.John 15:7 ESV Abiding. How often do we genuinely abide in Chirst? Do we let His words abide in us? Or are we too busy even doing good things to take the time toContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Abiding.”

A daily verse ~ Sustained.

Cast your burden on the Lord , and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.Psalm 55:22 ESV What a solid truth to build our lives on! In times when I am overwhelmed and struggling with life, I am more thankful than ever for truths like this. Not only willContinue reading “A daily verse ~ Sustained.”

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 ~ Planning.

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:15‭-‬16 ESV Tonight we spent the night planning. It was great fun! As a family (plus our extras) we were chatting away, about the upcoming wedding, our once in a lifeContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Planning.”

Goodbye Ravi

Because I live, you also will live.John 14:19b ESV Tonight I heard the devastating news that beloved apologist and author, Dr Ravi Zacharias has gone to be with the Lord. There are no words to describe the loss which will be felt globally. Many have said that Ravi has been the most influential apologist ofContinue reading “Goodbye Ravi”

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.

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…

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…”