*Updated. Originally posted July 29, 2009 Do you have any spots that need to be removed? Perhaps it’s time to do some laundry in our own lives… I started a new Book in the Bible this morning during my devotions, the book of James. James happens to be my very favorite New Testament Book., and many of you may know that I also have a son named, James. The first chapter of James also happens to be my favorite chapter in this book. I need to be reminded that my trials will bring forth patience. (James 1:3) We all could use a little more of that, right? But, of course,…
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Because the Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want
*Updated! Originally posted July 4, 2010 Psalms 23:1 – The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23 is a very well-known Psalm of David. David had been a shepherd in his youth and had personal experience with the responsibilities of a shepherd. Dutifully, he watched over the sheep and took care of their every need, leading them to grasses to graze and water to drink. He also had the duty of protecting them from harmful predators and keeping a watchful eye over any sheep that may be wandering astray. Being a good shepherd must have required a lot of diligence and was probably exhausting at times. …
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How to Turn Worry Into a Useful Tool
I didn’t use to be a worrier… After becoming a mom, I now had 3 little somebodies to worry about….and now that they are almost grown up, I still worry about them quite frequently. Recently, some health issues have also festered up some worries in my life. I’m flesh; I battle this great, ugly monster of WORRY. One thing is for sure… If I didn’t worry, I probably wouldn’t pray as much. Now, I’m not advocating for everybody to take up the hobby of worrying. Rather, I’m saying, if you have an issue with worrying, put it to good use! You’ve got to muster up your strength to keep praying…
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Are You Weary? Just Wait on the Lord – Isaiah 40:31
Pin on Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282292063336/ *Originally posted August 12, 2015 Isn’t WAITING really tough? I hate waiting in the grocery line. The people in front of me always need a price check. And if that’s not the case, the cashier is just too slow (probably from staying up too late the night before or skipping breakfast.) *Okay.. I have to admit… I don’t think I’d be a very fast cashier myself. tee hee! I REALLY hate waiting in line at Subway while I watch everyone else make their perfect sandwiches (every sandwich looks like the best sandwich ever and I want to just cut in line and shout, “I’ll have…
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Gain Greatly by Turning Grumbling to Gratitude
*Updated! Originally posted in January of 2010. Have you ever had one of those days that absolutely nothing went right and you thought to yourself, “I should have just stayed in bed?” Perhaps you muddled on through the day responding to others with the shortest answers possible because you just knew the day wasn’t going to get any better — and you couldn’t muster up any more strength to interact in any deep conversations. It’s true that we all have bad days, but we miss the opportunity to be a blessing to others when we sulk about our own circumstances. I believe we also miss the opportunity to be thanking…
