Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 NIV There is danger in trying to be a “friend” to the world. It can lead us astray. To receive God’s “grace,” we need to “humble” ourselves and be willing to submit to the will of God. Submitting means […] More
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15 NIV Jacob had to leave home because of the bad choices he made. He tricked his brother and […] More
Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. Proverbs 28:10 NIV We often look up to leaders. Being a leader has a lot of responsibility in leading people on the right path. Those who attempt to entice or mislead the righteous […] More
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20 NIV Christ is knocking at the door of our hearts. We have the option to open the door or not. It […] More
When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Psalms 65:3 NIV When we acknowledge the sin in our lives, it can be overwhelming. We may think we are beyond hope. Sin separates us from God and can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. This acknowledgment reflects a sense of humility and honesty […] More
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV Our verse today says that if we take the name […] More
Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. Psalms 55:17 NIV There is no time that God does not hear our prayers, whether they are thoughts, cries for help, or long prayers. He hears us whenever we cry in distress. God is always there for us. –Diane (blog.peacebewithu.org) More
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 NIV Kindness involves showing warmth, gentleness, and generosity towards others, while compassion involves empathy and a desire to alleviate others’ suffering. Both qualities are foundational to Christian ethics and are central to the Christian way of […] More
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalms 37:5-6 NIV Our verse today begins with an exhortation to commit one’s way to the Lord. This implies a complete surrender of one’s plans, […] More
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 NIV It is easy to look at others and see the wrong in them. We forget to look at ourselves. More often than not, we do the same things […] More
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35 NIV There is a day coming when this earth will be changed due to sin and how it has degraded the earth. However, God’s Word will not change. His principles will last forever. Check out the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). […] More
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NIV Rest holds significant importance in various aspects of life, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Here are several reasons why rest is crucial: Physical Health: Adequate rest is essential for physical health and recovery. It […] More