Wait For the Lord
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Wait For the Lord

This verse is one of my go to verses when I need reminders to stay the course. When I try to rush ahead of God or pursue things out of His plan, my energy gets depleted quickly. But when I wait, pray, and listen for God’s whisper I’m amazed at how my mind, body, and…

Hope and Trust
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Hope and Trust

While scholars debate the authorship of Psalm 33, most agree that it is a community prayer rather than a personal prayer. As a whole, the psalm emphasizes God’s power and strength over military might. Recognizing that earthly armies cannot save anyone, but God can. Psalm 33:22 follows declarations of trust in the Lord as their…

Hope and Comfort
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Hope and Comfort

Chapter 40 marks a turning point in the book of Isaiah as he shifts from judgement to a message of comfort and hope to the Jewish people facing exile and hardship. Today’s passage, verse 8, speaks specifically about human frailty by comparing human life to withering grass and fading flowers. And ending the verse with…

God Is Faithful

God Is Faithful

This verse comes from the song of thanksgiving that David sang when the Ark of the Covenant was brought back to Jerusalem and placed in a tent that David had prepared. The return represented a renewed bond with God, hope, and restoration after years of displacement and conflict. The verse contains three essential aspects of…

God’s Workmanship
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God’s Workmanship

Ephesians 2:10 is one of my favorite scriptures because it clearly illustrates who we are in Christ.  Paul wrote Ephesians to the saints at Ephesus from prison in Rome. I mention that because I’m in awe of Paul’s passion for pointing people to Christ. His personal circumstances didn’t prevent him from continuing his mission. His…