Lord, give me the Strength to Stand

Remember who you are, what you stand for and who you represent. Everyday there are choices to be made that will either take you to a place of worry and despair or that will ground you in confidence as you rest in the promises of God.   Having strength to stand comes from knowing and believing in your identity in Christ.  You are His.  His precious daughter whom He redeemed because of His immense love for you.  Created with purpose and chosen to represent Him to the world. Knowing who you are in Christ unleashes the power of God within you to stand firm in the face of adversity with the…

And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5  Endurance is the ability to hang on when it would be easier to let go.  It’s what helps you get through the trials of life without compromise or wavering and it’s what helps you finish well the race marked out before you. Your race, your unique plan and purpose designed by God, will take you through mountain…

Lord, help me to Resist Sin & Temptation

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”  Matthew 4:4 Temptations surround you whether they are external like extra servings of your favorite food, bargains on the sales rack, physical pleasures and spending too much time on social media. Or they may be internal such as worry, greed, envy, fear or vengeful and negative thoughts.  At times they seem relentless which only makes them harder to resist.   Some are fueled by the enemy who roams around looking for ways to devour and deceive you, while others come from your own evil desires.  Your desire to…

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Over the last several weeks I have been experiencing a much needed time out with God. In this time He has graciously made me aware of the many issues that I need to address and with each one, He has also shown me what I need to do in order to make the necessary changes in my mind, heart, attitude and actions. There have been many tears, confessions, moments of repentance and forgiveness as well as joyful outbursts of…

Lord, I want to be Healed

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.  Psalm 23:1-3 He looks so peaceful laying there sound asleep as if he hasn’t a care in the world.  I watch his tiny chest rise and fall with each breath and smile with adoration at his angelic face.  My heart feels as though it’s about to burst with the love it contains for him, my precious little son.   Deep inside I know that this moment won’t last.  It’s a gift that will become a memory, one that I will cherish often in the years…

Lord, help me to Forgive as I’ve been Forgiven