Everyone dreams although most of the time we don’t remember our dreams. Scripture tells us that both believers and unbelievers can receive dreams from the Lord. Genesis 37:7-8 – Joseph had dreamed his brothers would bow down to him and many years later that dream came true Genesis 41 – Pharaoh received a dream and …
Everyone has experienced fear. A child may be afraid of the dark, but as an adult realize there was nothing to fear. Even as adults we are aware of our large fears but may not realize we also have smaller ones. No matter what, we can be assured that the Lord helps us overcome our …
Our greatest victories in life are always connected with the Lord. The Lord gives us victory; we are victorious only because the Lord goes before us What comes to your mind when you think of victory? You might think of a sports team that is victorious, a military conflict that ended with victory, or a …
I was over 40 years of age before I realized in a rational sense that God had a plan for my life. This was something I had not been taught even though I had attended church all my life. I found that when we follow God’s plan, He receives the glory. As I reflected on …
What comes to your mind when you think of a key? You may think of something that opens a door or an opportunity. Depending on the Lord is key to growing our faith. We live in a culture where people strive to be independent. This independence often includes freedom from following God. When we live …
The Lord wants to develop you. Here’s an example to help you understand that. I was on the cross-country team in high school. Our coach focused on developing each of us into a better athlete. Each of us had varying degrees of natural talent, and our ups and downs, but our coach kept with us …
Have you experienced the God who brings peace? As I write this many people are bogged down with fear with what is going on in the world. When we experience fear it not only affects us, but those around us. Fear can be contagious and can suck the very life out of us. Our Peace …
What about being a warrior for the Lord? We often think of a warrior as someone in the military fighting a battle but being a warrior for the Lord involves a spiritual battle. The Apostle Paul writes about this spiritual battle in Ephesians. Paul calls us to depend on the Lord and to put on …
Praise the Lord for what He has done. What are some things you can praise the Lord for today? Why would that be important? Remembering what the Lord had done for us helps us to be thankful and to look up to God whom we owe every blessing to. When we spend time being thankful …
Living my life for the Lord has completely changed it. What would happen in your life if you prayed each day and asked the Lord to help you be on fire for Him to build the Kingdom? It is surprising what God can with humble and surrendered hearts. Jesus tells us in Luke 9:23, “Then …