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He Is My Strength
David wrote this psalm during a time when he was pursued by his enemies who wanted to kill him. The declarations in the verse are clear indicators of David’s faith in God’s ability to protect him. The metaphors of light, salvation, and stronghold reflect his reliance on God’s guidance, his trust that the Lord would…
Calm In the Storm
Jesus didn’t promise believers a trouble free life. On the contrary, He said, “In the world you will have tribulation.” He knew we would face temptation, disappointment, grief, illness, and all the things that bring distress to our souls, so He reminded us, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Does that mean He’s…
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Testing and examining our behavior is hard. Lamentations 3:40 is the passage used in Celebrate Recovery in Step 4 (inventory) of the program. As I revisited this part of my recovery journey last week I was reminded of the pain, shame, and guilt that accompanies the deep dive into my life. However, I also remembered…
New Mercies Every Day
This morning I needed this reminder—that mercy doesn’t depend on how strong I feel. It just shows up, fresh, every day.
Waiting with Patience
Patience is definitely not one of my strengths but is an area where I continue to grow. In our current culture of immediate gratification, waiting with patience can be difficult. However, today’s verse presents an important correlation that often gets overlooked. Hope is linked to waiting with patience. In context, Paul is talking about enduring…
My Strength and My Shield
The Lord IS my strength and my shield and I trust Him to uplift and protect me. He has brought me out of the darkness and protected my soul from evil that sought to destroy me and my family. He lifted me from despair and planted me on solid ground. When I cry out to…