Create & Calm
Category: Security
Strength and Refuge
Refuge and Strength
Seek First
God has given us so many wonderful reminders in His Word. This verse tells us of a priority. We must seek God’s kingdom first. The context of this passage is how God’s provides. We are not to worry about our daily needs. God provides even for the birds. We know He will provide for us.
So let’s seek God’s way in all that we do and watch for His provision.
Dear Heavenly Father, please help us to seek Your kingdom and pursue Your righteousness. Please guide our seeking. Help us to remember we can trust You through the process.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Grace in Trouble
Worthy and Worthwhile
We live in a world who wants worth to be whatever we want it to be. The truth is our value is because we are made in the image of God. There is no greater worth that people can know.
I typically write this blog for people who have a personal relationship with God. I wonder if anyone reads who doesn’t know what it is like to know who God really is. There are many ways to learn about God – there is only one to know Him personally. If you want to learn more start reading the book of Mark in the Bible. See who Jesus is. He can be trusted – the Bible can be trusted. You will learn the truth. If something is confusing ask God to help and find a church that can teach you the Bible. I can assure you that the greatest joy you can find is knowing who God really is.
Dear Heavenly Father, I’m not sure who will read this post or what they will do with this. I pray that someone will choose to find out Who You are. Please help me to share the truth of the gospel with others including reminding those who know You to continue to trust in You each day.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Living Hope
Life is filled with difficulties and challenges. We can get lost in sorrow and worry. However, God has provided a “living hope” for those who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation. Some of that hope is our eternal future. 1 Peter 1:4 talks about the beauty of our eternal reward. Verse 5 comes back to telling us about the here and now. It says, “By God’s power are being guarded through faith.” Ephesians 6 tells us to pick up the shield of faith. This verse talks about God’s power guarding us through faith.
No matter what we are facing, God is working. His power is protecting us for a wonderful future that will last for all eternity. Praise the Lord!
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the living hope for a wonderful eternal future. Please help us to cling to the protection You have provided as we walk the challenges of life.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Take Refuge and Rejoice
Taking a Break
This week I hit the proverbial brick wall. I had been to several appointments in 2 ½ weeks and while I had the blessings of many nice people, I think I just reached the point of exhaustion. There was so much push to start with I felt I had to make a decision and get going. While I don’t like crashing, it pushed me to seek a second opinion. I will be heading to Cancer Treatment Centers of America in about 2 weeks. I like their integrated approach including working with the patient to help them understand and feel comfortable with the decisions being made.
While it is important to work through medical issues without delay, it is nice to have a break. Taking time to rest is important. We tend to hurry through life, and it can take its toll. I will thoroughly enjoy no appointments for a time.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for a short time of rest from medical appointments. Thank You for the encouragement from the staff at CTCA. They have been a blessing. Please help me to cling to You and show You to others as I face this journey.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
What Will This Year Be Like?
Happy 2021, my friends! While I don’t really feel sorrow at the end of 2020, I don’t want to pretend that this year will be all smiles and happiness. While I am praying for a great year, I know there will be challenges ahead.
Whether this year is better than last year or not, God is still good. I plan on focusing on the gospel in my writing for 2021. The gospel is our only hope for a positive future. The beauty is that we have hope for now, but also a hope for all eternity.
I have shared many times that the book of Romans in the Bible tells us that we are all sinners and that brings eternal punishment. Jesus Christ came to die on the cross to save us from the penalty of our sin.
Friend, if you do not know about the gospel and the joy it brings please do not wait. Find out today. If you do already know the joy of knowing Jesus Christ, remember that no matter what this year brings the gospel provides security.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending so many reminders of the gospel. Thank You for letting me learn this at an early age and keeping me through my life. Please help me to share the gospel often. I want others to know the security and joy of a relationship with Your son, Jesus Christ.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 