My Strength and My Shield

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…

He is Greater

He is Greater

The last phrase of today’s verse is iconic and one that I say when I feel overwhelmed by life, but the first part of the verse is equally important. We are God’s children and, through Christ we have overcome the evil forces that threaten our peace. The Holy Spirit empowers us with all we need…

Brought Near

Brought Near

This verse reminds me of the story of the prodigal son because as humans we were separated from an intimate relationship with God by the Fall. Then through Christ the relationship was restored. The Lord didn’t wait until we were perfect to redeem us. He came while we were deep in sin. He came because…

He Will Fight for You

He Will Fight for You

Moses spoke these words as the Israelites stood with the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian army behind them. As panic and anger rose among the crowd, Moses reminded them to trust God. He didn’t know how the Lord would make a way, but he trusted God’s promise. From a practical point…

Strength in Weakness

Strength in Weakness

As the years pass, our bodies begin to slow down, but today’s verse reminds us that God is ever present to strengthen us. When we are weak He is strong. Somedays I focus way too much on my physical body and forget to seek the Lord for strength to get through the rough days. Yes,…