The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”Exodus 14:14 ESV Being silent, calm, still (depending on your translation) all covey a similar idea, that of not fighting or fleeing, rather being at peace and waiting. How often when we are confronted with a challenge, trial or some sort of dangerContinue reading “A daily thought ~ fight or flight or…”
Tag Archives: Strength
A daily thought ~ strength, might, power
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.Ephesians 6:10 ESV Strength, strength, might. What a power filled verse! As Christians, we are called to be strong, specifically, in the Lord, that is, we are to find our strength in Him. That seems fairly simple but can feel quite abstract, becauseContinue reading “A daily thought ~ strength, might, power”
A daily verse ~
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Strength and love. What a strange combination in today’s society! When was the last time they were both in the picture together, not as opposing forces. This is one of theContinue reading “A daily verse ~”
A daily verse ~ ways
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord , and on his law he meditates day and night.Psalm 1:1-2 ESV Our ways are important to God.Continue reading “A daily verse ~ ways”
A daily verse ~ keeping on
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV This verse was exactly what I needed to read this morning. I often get down by how my body seems to unexplainably be wasting away, leaving simple tasks as hugeContinue reading “A daily verse ~ keeping on”
A daily verse ~ our help
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord , who made heaven and earth.Psalm 121:1-2 ESV May we never cease looking to the maker of heaven and earth for our help. May we dwell securely in the knowledge as surely as the sunContinue reading “A daily verse ~ our help”
A daily thought ~ obeying
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.John 14:21 ESV Do we love Him? I find this can be a challenging question, do I truely love Him? It’s notContinue reading “A daily thought ~ obeying”
A daily verse ~ my shield.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.Psalm 28:7 ESV The Lord blesses us, strengthens us and saves us so faithfully. May we respond with a heart full of thankfulness and praise! ♡
A daily thought ~ mantras.
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV In days of self love and mantras its often hard to find things which are not just uplifting but also true and God honouring. One thing I love to do, kinda in place of a mantra,Continue reading “A daily thought ~ mantras.”
A daily thought ~ strength.
Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord !Psalm 27:14 ESV What an encouragement this is! Wait for the Lord ~ the Lord is ready and willing to act in His perfect timing! We can wait for the Lord because we trust Him, we know HimContinue reading “A daily thought ~ strength.”
