Galatians 1:15 But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him. Do you ever sit back and ponder in amazement how merciful and loving our God truly is? We are not great people. I’m sorry to share this little tidbit of information, but itContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HE KNEW ME BEFORE”
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Give me a word, Lord: DON’T GIVE UP
1 Kings 19:3-6 Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DON’T GIVE UP”
Give me a word, Lord: ALL ACCESS PASS
Exodus 26:31-34 Make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker. Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenantContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ALL ACCESS PASS”
Give me a word, Lord: ALWAYS AMAZED
James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. Ephesians 3:18-19 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high,Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ALWAYS AMAZED”
Give me a word, Lord: THANKFUL FOR THE WORD
2 Timothy 3:12-15 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know youContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: THANKFUL FOR THE WORD”
Give me a word, Lord: ONE TRUE GOD
I shared this devotional a few months ago, but my Sunday School lesson today is the story of Elijah challenging the prophets of Baal. It is such an awesome story in which God exhibits His power demonstrating without a shadow of a doubt that He is the One true God. Any doubts? Read on… IContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ONE TRUE GOD”
Give me a word, Lord: PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL
Psalm. 103:20-22 Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands. Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will! Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord. I reflect back onContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL”
Give me a word, Lord: I AM NOT IN CONTROL, BUT I KNOW WHO IS
Psalm 103:17-19 But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. Isaiah 26:20 Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut theContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: I AM NOT IN CONTROL, BUT I KNOW WHO IS”
Give me a word, Lord: DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED
Psalm 103:6-10 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according toContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED”
Give me a word, Lord: SWEETER THAN HONEY
Psalm 19:10 They are more desirable than gold–than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. My morning Bible study today was Psalm 19:7-14. David, the psalmist, is explaining what a true treasure the Word of God is. I love to read Psalms. David surely had a way withContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: SWEETER THAN HONEY”