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…

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…

More Than a Prayer

More Than a Prayer

At first glance, today’s 1 Chronicles 16:11 might seem impossible to achieve. After all, how could we seek the Lord continually with all the things on our plate? Yet, the truth is seeking the Lord continually can actually simplify our life because His guidance and strength guides us toward better choices. Now, to be clear,…

What Made You Smile Today?

What Made You Smile Today?

Today’s verse is a simple declaration that can transform my day in an instant. When I consider the miracle of a new day, I am in awe of God’s power, love, and grace. Out of love, He made the sun rise one more time. Out of grace. I’m still here and part of His family….

God’s Gaze

God’s Gaze

This is one of my favorite verses because it paints such an amazing picture of God’s interaction with humanity.  The first phrase describes God’s protection of His people. In ancient times the word, “keep” meant to guard or protect. God surrounds us with a hedge of protection to keep the forces of evil from destroying…