Verse of the Day: Psalm 3:5 I lie down and sleep: I wake again because the Lord sustains me. Reflection There have been nights when my mind just won’t shut off. I replay conversations. I think about problems. I try to solve tomorrow before it even gets here and I can feel the weight of … Continue reading Peaceful Nights
True Peace
Verse of the Day: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Reflection There are times when I start to worry. I let fear creep in about things I … Continue reading True Peace
Be Still
Verse of the Day: Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God Reflection I don’t know why I feel like I have to fix everything. When something goes wrong, my first instinct is to figure it out, solve it, control it. I replay conversations. I plan five steps ahead for things that may … Continue reading Be Still
Choosing Patience
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 19:11 A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. Reflection My first reaction when someone offends me isn’t always calm. I feel the urge to defend myself, to respond sharply, to prove my point. But reacting quickly usually makes things worse, not better. Wisdom … Continue reading Choosing Patience
Guilt, Shame and Forgiveness
Verse of the Day: Psalm 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Reflection I’m very aware of my own mistakes. Things I’ve said. Choices I’ve made. At times I knew … Continue reading Guilt, Shame and Forgiveness
It Starts With Me
Verse of the Day: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sins and restore their land. Reflection It’s easy for me to look at … Continue reading It Starts With Me
Find the Good
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:27 Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it. Reflection There are sayings about what we go looking for, we usually find. It's true, if I focus on the negative, I see more of it. If I look for problems, I’ll find those too. … Continue reading Find the Good
Rest in Him
Verse of the Day: Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Reflection There are days when I feel overwhelmed, like my mind won’t slow down and my responsibilities just keep piling up. Stress creeps in. … Continue reading Rest in Him
His Grace Is Enough
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Reflection There are days when I feel stretched thin. Tired. Overwhelmed. Like I don’t have what it takes. In those moments, I’m tempted to push harder or pretend I’m stronger than I am. But … Continue reading His Grace Is Enough
Wait For It
Verse of the Day: Habakkuk 2:3 For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end; it will not lie, if it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. Reflection Waiting is hard for me. When I pray about something, I want movement. I want answers. … Continue reading Wait For It
