Being joyful for what God has done uplifts us and helps us focus on the Lord, not ourselves. I remember visiting one of our homebound people years ago. Each time I saw him, he was thankful that the Lord would take him to heaven one day. In many ways, this believer focused on the Lord …
God stirs hearts for His purpose because He loves us and is a God of intervention. Have you ever cooked something that required some stirring? Stirring usually takes time; when God’s Holy Spirit stirs in us, it also takes time. What happens when the Holy Spirit stirs in your heart? Sometimes I think of the …
We can give thanks and praise because the Lord provides. This is a comforting thought. You may have experienced God’s provision that strengthened your faith and met your needs in ways you never thought possible. Knowing the Lord provides can be faith-stretching. We like to be in control of our lives, but when we begin to …
We can always depend on the fact that the Lord keeps His word, even if we fail or falter. Have you ever let someone down when you did not keep your promise? If we are honest, we have all failed at one time or another to keep our promises. It is easy to blame others …