A daily verse – Fear Not.

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”Isaiah 41:13 ESV How incredible it is that the Lord God, creator and sustainor of everything tells us not to fear because He will help us. It often seems thatContinue reading “A daily verse – Fear Not.”

A daily thought ~ Being Young.

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.”

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.”

A daily thought.

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8:38‭-‬39 ESV Today I was listening toContinue reading “A daily thought.”

A daily thought.

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.1 John 3:18 ESV Loving people sounds easy, but when it comes to actual reality, it’s hard. Loving is fundamental to the Christian faith. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that only was it theContinue 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…

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…”