When My Body Says, “Not Today.”

When My Body Says, “Not Today.”

Paul often addressed concerns related to the conflict between our physical body and our spiritual existence and 2 Corinthians 4:16 is a great example.  Aging is no joke. As we get older, everything changes and with it our ability to perform at the level we once did diminishes. We move slower. Our body aches more…

Created In His Image

Created In His Image

I am so grateful that God loves me unconditionally. I am also in awe of Him because I can’t fathom why He does. David’s questions in today’s verse get to the heart of my dilemma. How could the creator of the universe have so much care for a single human? The answer is found in…

Iron Sharpens Iron

Iron Sharpens Iron

We were not designed to live in isolation from other humans. God is relational and we were created in His image. From the beginning, God made sure humanity had companionship. We broke the connection with Him at the Fall, but the Lord had a plan to restore it through Christ. We need connections with God…

From Lament to Praise

From Lament to Praise

Today’s verse follows several verses where David laments his suffering and fears. He is relentlessly hunted by King Saul and is exhausted. However, as is common for David, he pivots from lament to praise and surrender in today’s verse. David frequently follows this pattern of lamenting before acknowledging God’s sovereignty. The pattern is also common…

He Is My Everything

He Is My Everything

I absolutely love this verse! The psalmist’s description of his relationship with God ignites my soul as I recall every aspect playing out in my life! He knows the plans He has for my life and reveals them to me in due time. My job is to be open to hear His voice. His presence…