Short, daily reflections on specific Bible passages, aimed at encouraging readers in their daily spiritual walk.
“My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15 Dear Father,What a soothing, reassuring message this is to me. My times are in Your hands. Before I was ever born You saw every day of my life. You have already walked this day ahead of me and there is not one thing in this day that […]
“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 63:7 Dear Father, I learn so much from little bitty kiddies. During a recent thunderstorm I got a visual of this verse. My little pre-schooler heard a sudden clap of thunder and scrambled into my arms. Once she realized she was […]
“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” Job 8:21 Dear Father, I want to laugh today. I want to have a laughing fit with You. One of those hold your side, lose your breath, tears roll down the cheeks, and flounder on the floor kind of fits. […]
“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter into it.” Mark 10:15 Dear Father, Living across the street from an elementary school can be interesting to say the least, but lately I’ve noticed a change in the children. Their steps seem a […]
“My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” Psalm 63:5 Dear Father, Being born in the Deep South, I grew up on soul-food. Most of that food was grown fresh in our back yard by my folks and one not so happy youngster. I […]
Launch out into the deep… Luke 5:4 Dear Father, This morning I am in Safe Harbor where you have provided calm waters and gentle breezes. I have weathered some ferocious storms and my little boat has taken a beating. There have been torrential rains and hurricane winds tossing me about in the blackest of nights. […]
“For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seed to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.” Isaiah 61:11 Dear Father, Even my simple mind knows that seeds don’t sprout from porcelain, flowers don’t grow on chandeliers, and fruit doesn’t ripen on […]
Image via Wikipedia A prayer from the Valley of Vision: O GOD Though I am allowed to approach thee I am not unmindful of my sins, I do not deny my guilt, I confess my wickedness, and earnestly plead forgiveness. May I with Moses choose affliction rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin. Help me […]
…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. – Philippians 2:12b-14 I’m still stuck on this verse. God still has it set before my heart and as an artist I study it, trying to take in […]
…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. – Philippians 2:12b-14 God calls us to work out that which he is working in us. Sometimes this can be more difficult then what it sounds. So often […]
