Dear Heavenly Father, I had a conversation with a coworker about saving money and investing it into a retirement and life insurance plan, or some other avenue that might earn a nice return. I was impressed with his knowledge and how he’s thinking about the future at such a youngRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in 2Corinthians 4:4(NT), “Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who isRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in Romans 12:12(ESV), “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” This is truly a strategy that we must use for times like these. There is trouble around us, and many are witnessing challenges they’ve never experienced before. But even inRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, These are rough times for a lot of people that do not know Your goodness. They don’t know that You are a loving and wonderful Father, and that You will take care of them. Even those that have accepted Your Son, Jesus Christ, as their personal LordRead More →
Luke 13:24-27(NLT) ““Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail. 25 When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too late. You will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us!’Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, In Ephesians 1:11, You tell us how we all fit into the extraordinary portrait You have painted for the entire universe. We are Your masterpieces, Your most exquisite handiwork, and long ago, before You founded the world, You predetermined our existences. You knew us even then, andRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, The pandemic has caused situations and issues that most of us never thought about, but we have a strong anchor in You through Your Son, Jesus Christ. You tell us in Philippians 4:6(NLT), “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, andRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son, Jesus Christ, said in John 15:1-5(NLT), “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3Read More →
Peter 3:3(NLT) tells us, “Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires.” Doesn’t this look like the times in which we find ourselves living in? We don’t know the exact day or hour when ourRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so thankful for the wisdom that is in Your Word. In Proverbs 15:5, You tell us, “Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.” Personally, this verse hits home for me. Growing up into my early teens, I was oneRead More →
The Apostle Paul was a man that faced many hardships, including death on numerous occasions. He was imprisoned and had his fair share of enemies. If there was ever anyone that had a reason to throw in the towel and give up, it was the Apostle Paul, but he neverRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in Exodus 34:7(NLT), “I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected—even children in theRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for blessing us during good times and bad. We are now in a season of shaking, but we know that You have not changed. Please continue to bless us during these trying times. You said in 2Chronicles 7:14(NLT), “Then if my people who are calledRead More →
My seven-year old daughter and I was standing in the grocery store line a while back. She heard a man having a conversation on his cell phone in front of us and whispered in my ear, “That man curses a lot.” My daughter’s observation of a complete stranger’s behavior remindedRead More →
When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing you usually think about? Are you inclined to immediately reach for your phone to see what’s happening in the world? I must admit, for a while, the first thing I would do is grab my phone to checkRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in 1Peter 5:8(NLT), “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” Many of us have not heeded Your warning in 1Peter 5:8 and have succumbed to the enemy’s tricks. WeRead More →
My sister lives in an area close to where we grew up. While talking with her the other day, she mentioned bumping into one of my high-school classmates, and she asked about me. This classmate knew that I had moved away some years ago and wanted to know how IRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You want us to have the same mind that Jesus Christ had when He walked upon this earth. You have given us wonderful ministers to equip us so that we can measure up to the full stature of Christ. We should believe as he believed, live asRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Through the Apostle Paul, in Hebrews 4:1(NLT), You tell us, “God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.” Prior to this pandemic, the world was moving so fast that it didn’tRead More →
Psalm 121:1-5(NLT) “1 I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. 4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel neverRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, In Old Testament times, Psalm 60:2 says that You allowed the earth to tremble and break, and only You can heal it. Today, in our time, the world is shaking, and many people are afraid. One of the laws of physics is that for every action inRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Many people that call themselves Christians are not really following Christ. Some consider it just a label, and they wear it because their other family and friends have become believers. Others have some sort of personal agenda, and they are looking to profit from the Christian community.Read More →
Proverbs 15: 31-32 (NLT) “31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” If I had only captured this scripture and understood the full breadthRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, In Psalm 1:1, You tell us that a person is blessed when they do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around yapping it up with those who love to sin, or who join in with people that get their kicks from mocking and makingRead More →
Proverbs 16:9(NLT) “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” When I was a little girl, my favorite place was my closet. I didn’t purposely choose it but happened upon the discovery when playing with my sister. She and I would play the game hide-and-go-seek, and oneRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ said in Matthew 4:4(NKJV), “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” No matter what he faced, Your Son always came back to Your Word. Your Word is life to us,Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for teaching us how to handle our enemies in Your Word. In John 16:33(NIV), Your Son, Jesus Christ said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I haveRead More →
Psalm 34:8-10(NLT) “8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! 9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those whoRead More →
1Peter 4:11(NLT) 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through JesusRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in 2Corinthians 5:20(NLT), “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” Heavenly Father, You’ve given us the distinct honor and privilege to remind people who they are and whoRead More →