Do you treasure the words of Jesus? I think there are times when we take the precious words of Jesus for granted. I remember reading a story about a Navy pilot who was a prisoner for many years after being shot down. He had been in church all his life but now had to rely …
God’s word drives out spiritual darkness to bring light. The power of God’s word is so great it awakens people spiritually and pulls them out of the darkness of unbelief. Perhaps the Lord is placing on your heart to pray for someone who does not know Jesus as their Savior. They are in spiritual darkness. …
Letting your light shine so others can see the love of Jesus in you is a great blessing to others. As we allow our light shine, we are a lighthouse of hope and encouragement for those around us. Have you ever been impacted by another person who was Jesus with skin on? How did the …
Turning to God for forgiveness takes humility. Life has many twists and turns, and the Lord often uses our circumstances to get our attention. Often it takes coming to the end of ourselves before we give up and turn to God. Sometimes turning to God becomes our only option. Perhaps you are there now. You …
Have you ever prayed, “Lord, help me to impact others to build your Kingdom?” Perhaps the Lord is prompting you right now to pray that prayer. The Lord wants to stretch you and use you to grow His Kingdom. There is something happening in our faith life when we begin to see beyond ourselves to …
Are you struggling to make room for God in your life? Making room for the Lord is an ongoing battle that man has faced since he was put on the earth. The Lord wants to help you with your efforts. It is no surprise to the Lord that you may have hit the wall. You …
Struggling to go deeper with God is something I believe everyone deals with because it takes effort, and it is a spiritual battle. Perhaps this is a struggle you are currently engaged in. The Lord is calling you into deeper water, but you may be hesitating. Also, when we go deeper with God the temptation …
Lord, soften my heart is a cry of desperation. It is what we say when we finally realize we are on an empty path in life. How would you describe the soil of your heart? Remember it is never too late to cry out to the Lord to soften your heart. There is a story …
Listening to God changes my life is something that happens repeatedly. Have you had the Holy Spirit prompt you to do something? When you obeyed did it make a significant difference? Listening to God is more than just hearing but obeying what He is telling you to do. When it comes to listening to God, …
Jesus wants to pour into you! Let that sink in for a moment. The King of Kings, the God of the universe wants to pour into your life. The Lord begins to pour into us as He draws us to faith by preparing our hearts to receive Him. Our Lord is like a gardener who …