“Does He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith—just as Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness? Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham.” Galatians 3:5-7 How easy […]
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 There is a phrase here that’s resonating for me this morning: In God, whose word I praise. Such a beautiful statement. And […]
“For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name.” Psalm 33:21 The foundation of this gladness of heart strikes me. Because it is not based on circumstances. It is based on faith – and not faith in just anything, but faith in the name of this God who is known […]
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leave remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not […]
“I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.” John 17:9 “The Lord knows those who are his” 2 Timothy 2:19 If I am God’s, then will He not lead me rightly? Will He miss a needed provision? Will He speak in a way that […]
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 “All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 There are a […]
“As for me, I am poor and needy, but the LORD takes thought for me.” Psalm 40:17a The LORD takes thought for me. The One who owns the heavens and the earth. The One who gave His life to save the world, and who raised Himself from the dead so we could live in His […]
“That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all [Abraham’s] offspring…in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. In hope he believed against hope, that […]
“Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.” Psalm 4:4-5 How often do we ponder our actions, our words, our thoughts and motivations in our own hearts, and be silent—not offering excuses, not looking for ways […]
“When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting, it became my reproach. When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them. I am the talk of those who sit in the gate, and the drunkards make songs about me. But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At […]
In Pleasant Places 