"I cry to you, O LORD; I say, 'You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.' Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me."Psalm … [Read more...] about Desperate!
Archives for October 2009
For This
"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen."Philippians 4:19-20 (New Living Translation)A dear friend of mine sent me this quote this week:"For this I have Jesus."What is your "this" my sweet friend? Imagine the worst possible scenario that your fear … [Read more...] about For This
Shattered Dreams
"Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “ Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.” In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.Job 1:20-22 (NJKV)I had just finished college and was experiencing … [Read more...] about Shattered Dreams
Goals for Parenting
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.Proverbs 23:15-17 (NIV)I heard this on Christian radio the other day: "We are a culture obsessed with giving our children every opportunity to be who they want to be. The … [Read more...] about Goals for Parenting
God Knows What He’s About
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’"Isaiah 45:9 (NLT)I heard this in a sermon by Chuck Swindoll recently. It brought me great encouragement. I know it will encourage some of you, … [Read more...] about God Knows What He’s About
Heart Inspection
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior." Titus 3:5-6 (NIV)I attended boarding school 600 miles away from home in seventh grade. School started at 6:30 a.m. (yes, that was before breakfast!) and went until 8:00 … [Read more...] about Heart Inspection