answering the call to restful living; with joy
“Let the joy of Your presence rise up and fill me with peace and guard my mind in Your Son.” I loved this prayer in the Invited devotional. And, again, I am so thankful for the reminder of the power of God’s love to conquer; to overcome all things. We can and should face every situation …
It is said that we human beings are all living in the pursuit of happiness. But, I would argue that we’re in pursuit of love. For we were created by Love, to be loved, and to love. How satisfying it is to know His love. Almighty God calls me beloved. You too! For I am …
I wasn’t intending to share this today. But, it’s been a whirlwind of a morning with several people to encourage and unite with in prayer. I have my own unexpected troubles this week after the winter storm we had over the weekend. And so, I’m thankful for the reminders in the Invited devotional that peace is …
I’m diving into Illustrated Faith’s latest devotional and it is just what I needed this week! I’m saying “yes and thank you!” to the invitation to linger in His peace. A different kind of peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to …
The life of a Christian is one of getting to know who God is and then, from that context, who we are as revealed in His word. Knowledge of both hinges on this state of being: stillness. “Be still, and know that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted …
Chances are that if you are in a relationship or friendship or in any interaction with another human being, then you’ve been a position where you have offended or hurt someone and vice versa. It’s the reality of living in a fallen world. And, as such, we need to have compassion and plentiful grace in …