The Lord is Near You Psalm 145:18 (NKJV) “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” While walking in the park, I was thinking about the Lord and thinking about prayer. At the end of my walk, I was very tired, drank some water, and
The Babbling Prayer Matthew 6:7,8 (NLT) “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. 8 Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” Did you know Jesus personally gave instructions
Strength for Your Inner Spirit Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.” Most of us know that we are made of three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit. To strengthen your body, you eat the right foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and
Not Too Far to Save Isaiah 59:1 (NLT) “Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call.” Do you sometimes feel like you are in an endless loop of sin and shame? How about feeling hopeless? You may wonder if God is out there, if
Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1 (NLT) “Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.” There is no doubt in my mind that we are living in
Enduring Tests and Temptations James 1:12 (NLT) “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” This may sound hard to believe, but there are rewards for enduring tests and temptations from the enemy’s attacks. The reward is
The Lord’s Way Gives Strength Proverbs 10:29 (NKJV) “The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.” The life of being a Christian is the toughest experience you will ever have. A pastor once said, “Being a Christian is not easy. It is impossible!” What he was saying is that if
Correcting a Mocker Proverbs 9:8 (NLT) “So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.” In this day and age, it is very difficult to ignore someone who persistently accuses you of something incorrect. No one likes to have their name slandered. Or, if you are
Change of Heart 2 Chronicles 12:7 (NLT) “When the Lord saw their change of heart, he gave this message to Shemaiah: ‘Since the people have humbled themselves, I will not completely destroy them and will soon give them some relief. I will not use Shishak to pour out my anger on Jerusalem.’” To get the complete story,
Benefits of Fearing God Proverbs 1:7 (NLT) “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Have you ever read a Bible scripture for years, with a basic understanding of it, and then, all of a sudden, God reveals something totally new to you about that scripture? Here is something
