SIDE NOTE: I am sort of “testing the waters” a bit right now… I’ve created today’s devotional in a format that can also work for those who enjoy Bible journaling, as well as for those who are in the ministry and looking for free devotional outlines. I’m also aiming to implement MORE Bible verses…since it’s God’s Word that changes our hearts, and NOT what I have to say! Today’s Bible Verse to Write in Your Journal…. “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.” Psalm 4:5 kjv Question: What are some ways you can sacrificially give of yourself to God today? 1. Let Loose of Your…
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Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Don’t you just wish that God answered our prayers immediately? And sometimes things even get worse after we start praying! Where’s God? Why isn’t He listening? Why isn’t God answering my prayers? God always works with a purpose, and His timing is always perfect! But, do we really believe that statement? When we read about the 10 plagues that God sent during the times of Moses’ repeated request to Pharaoh for the freedom and release of the Israelite people, we cannot imagine why Pharaoh was being so stubborn. Even as a child, I used to wonder how Pharaoh could not see the obvious hand of God in the various plagues…
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I Have Enough.
Because Jacob swindled Esau out of his birthright and had also stolen the blessings that were to be given to Esau by his father, Isaac (Genesis 27), Jacob feared for his life while returning home to meet Esau, even though it was years later since these incidents. These two brothers were at odds with each other. Truthfully, I can’t say that I blame Esau for being so angry, yet… was earthly possessions worth committing murder and losing his brother, Jacob? Had Jacob been contented with what God had already given him, would he have connived to gain more from his brother Esau? To appease his brother’s wrath, Jacob sends before…
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Double Your Portions this Year
I tell you there’s nothing so satisfying as having a second helping of my favorite dishes, such as homemade chicken and noodle soup. What’s your favorite dish that you just can’t resist but have a second serving? While we’re encouraged as women to “watch our weight” and cut down on those extra portions, one wonderful truth is that you can feast wholeheartedly on the Word of God! In fact, feast on it continually! Psalm 119:57 kjv says, “Thou art my portion O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.” The Holy Bible is our guide and instruction Book…our own personal love letter from God. Of course, it’s…
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Have You Tasted and Seen the Lord’s Goodness?
Psalm 34:8 says, “O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.“ In this Bible verse, there are two important action verbs… TASTE and SEE. To “taste” something, you have to put a bite of substance into your mouth. To “see” something, you have to open your eyes and take a look. Both “taste” and “see” require a little action on our part to gain the benefits. Are you missing out on the goodness of the Lord? God wants us to put our faith to the test. He wants to prove Himself. When we do, we will see that He is good!…
