It is always time to go about the Lord’s business. Let today be the day when praise is given to God for what He does and Who He Is. Pastors, missionaries, prayer warriors and all people who work hard promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ are in need of prayers and...
People pray for all types of things to work out. Many pray for salvation for their family and friends while others pray for healing. These are the prayers that when answered bring glory to God. Only Jesus saves and there are illnesses that only God can heal. God...
In the game of life it is a constant battle between what is right and what is wrong. The devil is always looking for an open person to throw his football of temptation to. In this particular game it’s best to fumble, run the other way to get off the field. The...
There are times when God’s instructions are to stand with Him and resist the devil. There are other times God says to flee. There will always be temptation and there will always be the choice of how one deals with temptation. To deal with temptation the right way...
The world is full of people who are about themselves. They want the biggest and best of everything. When they get it, they make life difficult for others who do not have as much. The more these people get the more they want. Even if they gain the whole world it...
If we give to God from the first of our earthly resources, He will give back to us from His heavenly resources. Wow, that’s a mighty fine swap. Luke 6:38 For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken...
A haystack doesn’t have to be very big to hide a needle. It’s the same with the desires of the world that crowd out the will of God. The devil is famous for making things extremely attractive to lure people away from God’s will. The devil is patient and he will be...
We can never outguess God. When we present a petition to Him, sometimes it’s best not to think about all the possible outcomes. Just as sure as we are expecting a big blue packaged answer on the left we could easily miss the bigger red one on the right. Putting our...
There are times when it seems the whole world is against us. If it isn’t one thing it’s another. Just to see another person smile would be a big help but even the most friendly person seems troubled. The devil is on the war path at all times and his techniques work...
It is said that company that stays too long wears out their welcome. This may or may not be true, depending on the people and their customs. Each circumstance is different. Sometimes children hesitate to come to a parent one more time with a failing mark on a report...
Ask any carpenter and he will tell you how useless a bent nail becomes while nailing two pieces of wood together. To make matters worse he has to use a special leverage technique to remove the bent nail that is now embedded in the wood. Once the bent nail is removed...
If His word abides in our hearts and we abide in Him, we can ask whatever we want and He will hear and answer our prayers. While we express to God our deepest thoughts and desires and the need for a specific answer, we can expect far more than our greatest...
Some things seem to take forever to work out. Many times our most urgent prayer requests are the ones that are the last to be answered. Other requests that aren’t so important to us are answered in a very short time. It could very well be that the things that are...
Jesus loves us when the answer to prayer is different than what is expected. When praying, we often imagine the outcome which corresponds with our plans and goals. There are many examples of answered prayer that come as a surprise. A man wants a promotion to boss at...
There are reasons why God doesn't answer all prayers right away. His reasons are divine and have a purpose to give His absolute best. There are times when God will give a hint to the direction He is headed. Some people will either wait for His answer to continue to...
In life there are many options to solving problems. Sometimes the options are numerous while other times options seem to run out very quickly. It's natural to try all possible ways to work things out. This is especially true in relationships where one person really...
Many times the greatest achievements are made by doing the simple things we do best. When God calls us to serve it is because He has a need for our specific skills and talents. We never have to pretend to be more than we are. If He needs more from us than that He...
God's mightiest works are done during the darkest storms. Grief, discouragement, brokenness, hopelessness and all other difficulties are God's greatest opportunities to show His hand. When we do not see Him or feel Him we trust Him. Faith pleases God and we know...
No two people see eye to eye on every single thing. God made us all with loving care and with many fine details then broke the mold. Each person serves God's Own purpose. It is reasonable to know there will be many differences of opinion even when both people are...
There are times in life when circumstances are above and beyond anything we can reach. Situations are so high above our heads there is no way to even climb up to them, much less fix them. There are disappointments in life where hope lies ahead. When we get to what...
There is a type of happiness that is for a time. A bottle of bubbles brings laughter and happiness to a young child. There are bubbles all around and excitement when a bubble is touched. Once it's touched it's gone. There are many things in life that define...
There are governments who are now saying certain hardships, illnesses or quality of life are unproductive in society. Jesus died for all people and there are no such people that are unproductive in His eyes. Some of the greatest lessons in trust come from young...
Sometimes the biggest shocks in life are ones that come from friends. We think we have a friend who sticks closer than a brother yet behind our backs is a different story. With a sincere heart we donate to help one in need. We try to raise money through charities...
It's strange how picking up the phone to complain is second nature to a lot of people. Somebody wrongs a person or a company fails to keep a promise. It prompts a letter or call to express anger. A person is in a hurry and fails to see a crying friend who could...
There is one thing that keeps coming to mind. The people who drive beat up Fords and live in worn out houses are the same people who are rich in love. It is those people who are there with prayers, compassion, hugs and a listening ear. They are rich in love because...
Sometimes beautiful trees are chopped down to create a pathway to a destination. A lot of times a tree can stand for years and bring beautiful scenes in the fall and shade in the summer. It seems almost shameful to remove such a tree. When we focus on the beauty...
When we seek God's face in all things He will see to it all things work out. There are obstacles and challenges that grow us into His likeness but He walks with us in all things. As we include others in our prayers it adds support and comfort. Prayers are actually...
It happens. A person chews us out for what seems like nothing and we either raise our voice in return on walk away and not speak. A coworker has not been on speaking terms for months. We try to conduct business but cannot because there is no response from that...
Sometimes when it seems we have to accept the worst, here comes a beautiful display of our Master's hand. All we can see and understand are human answers. Therefore the things for which we trust God come wrapped in a package of love. It may take a while but God's...
Strong men have moments of weakness. Tough rocks can shatter. Diamonds can be shaped. Mighty rivers can be dammed up. Hard hearts can be softened. However the love of Jesus cannot be moved, changed or taken away. In Jesus we can safely place our trust no matter...
Hardships happen. The closer we get to God the more angry the devil gets. The continuous battle in our hearts to take our focus off God can be intense at times. Giving in to temptations often happen which causes an even bigger battle of guilt. With trials it's one...
A person has wronged us in a very serious way yet no justice is served. The person who wronged us continues on business as usual. He or she may have no idea of the suffering caused. It is also possible their actions could have been done in total malice giving them...
In God's storehouse of blessings are comfort, peace, assurance, encouragement, healing, forgiveness and mercy. As we walk through trials, and some can be almost unbearable, God has the perfect blessing picked out just for us. Trials develop strength and endurance. ...
There are some things we just know. When things either suddenly or gradually get quiet we know something is up. There is a toddler who is always bubbling with energy and exploring everything. An hour passes and not one sound comes from him. Something is up, usually...
As people experience hardships they remember to call upon the Lord. They call on others for prayers and spend time in the Bible. As the hand of God moves in their situations all praise is given to God for a short time. What about the daily miracles God performs? ...
Telling the truth will always heal, even if the words spoken create a temporary hard path for someone. It's difficult sometimes to watch a person head down a road of destruction knowing there are serious consequences. Decisions must be made to either disrupt a...