Give myself

Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning for I am trusting in You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You. // Psalm 143:8 NLT

Become

“Our suffering can feel a little more bearable when we like who we’ve become because of it.” // Found in Hope Heals e-newsletter, Katherine Wolf is quoting her counselor

Fresh air

Think about the last time you walked outside and a breeze caught you up in a moment. I was walking this evening and each breeze made me pause in pleasure and gratitude. Fresh air is one of the most amazing gifts we are given… that we often lack to consider. Fresh air is a necessity…

Home

Lord, through all the generationsyou have been our home!Before the mountains were born,before you gave birth to the earth and the world,from beginning to end, you are God. // Psalm 90:1-2 NLT

Fresh strength

Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause…

Simple Truths | Really loved

Sometimes we need to be reminded of simple truths. As I drove around running errands earlier today, the song, “Who Am I” by needtobreathe came on. The song is catchy and profound, a rare combination! One line captured my attention for the rest of my drive, and I began to use it as an affirmation….

Roots

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. // Ephesians 3:16-17 NLT

Be compelled

As Christmas Day has past and we look back at the Advent season, my hope is that you prepared room for His dwelling with us, with you. Jesus’ ultimate desire is to bring us back to our Father, to bring us out of the despair of this world, into His redeeming love. Find hope in…

Do not wait

Turn back. No matter what, no matter how irreconcilable it may seem to you and possibly everyone around you. You are never too far away for God to wrap you in His loving embrace. God is waiting. Turn back. “No sin is too great, no heart too hard to call upon the mercy of God…

Be near me

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. // Away in a Manger, Unknown Author Every single time I hear or sing this beautiful chorus,…

Waiting before God

Let all that I am wait quietly before God,for my hope is in him. // Psalm 62:5 NLT Ruth Chou Simons writes, “I’ve squandered too many days coddling expectations rather than waiting with expectancy. One leaves you tight fisted and anxious while the other rests with a posture of outstretched hands, ready to receive with…