My God My Everything

I waited patiently for the Lord;    He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit,    out of the mud and mire;He set my feet on a rock    and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth,    a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see and fear the Lord    and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:1-3 A Daughter’s Song I am a Daughter of The King. I am loved, valued, and full of worth and beauty. I matter to You, Lord. You see me, and I am known by You. My greatest joy is to know You, Lord, to dwell in Your presence and see Your hand in my…

 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 In my bible reading today, I came across a quote in the commentary that said, “Someone in your home is following in your footsteps. Where are you leading them?” Instantly, I thought of my granddaughters and felt a deep responsibility for the way I live my life. I remembered how one weekend, when they stayed over, the youngest asked me to curl her hair just like mine. Another memory was of the oldest asking me to teach her how to make cookies. While these two examples may seem…

If your axe is not sharp, you will need to be very strong to use it. If you are wise, you will make the axe’s edge sharp again. That is how wisdom helps you to do things well. Ecclesiastes 10:10 (Easy) Over the last few months, I have been blessed with time to breathe. It’s been a season of rest and renewal that was much needed. I was exhausted and worn out from several months of constant work and activity, and had lost my peace and joy. During this season of rest, God brought healing, encouragement, and strength to my soul. He wanted me to slow down and deliberately say,…

This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 At the beginning of the year, I received a calendar from a vendor I work with.  As I looked through the pages I wondered what would happen this year.  While I do have some plans, most of the days, just like in the calendar, are blank. About a week later I read a devotional that said to imagine getting a package in the mail on January 1st and in that package was a personalized calendar.  Each day of the year was already filled in with every event, emotion, and activity that would take place…

I am Loved by God

To My Daughter _________________, (insert your name) I want to tell you just how much you mean to Me.  Before the world began, I decided that it would need someone just like you for this specific time and place in history.  Someone who would shine like the stars in a dark world and who would tell others about Me.  A precious daughter who would desire to spend time with Me in a relationship like no other. With great care I formed you and stitched you together knowing that each and every detail would equip you for your journey ahead. In My eyes, you are beautifully and wonderfully made.  Never forget…

Lord, You are my Reason to Hope

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.  Psalm 25:5 Putting your hope in the things of this world will surely lead to disappointment.  People will let you down either by choice or simply because you’ve placed a wrong expectation on them.  Circumstances change, tragedies happen, health deteriorates and money loses its value. Striving to find a spark of hope in them, or a sense of peace, love and comfort is futile.  Chasing after them will become overwhelming and discouraging because they were never meant to last.  Real hope is found in God alone.  Jesus’…

But Daniel resolved… Daniel 1:8 Long before the night in the lion’s den, Daniel made a decision that would define him for the rest of his life. He resolved to obey God’s law and worship Him only, regardless of the consequences. As young men, Daniel and his three friends were taken captive to a foreign land that wouldattempt to indoctrinate their lifestyle, their faith, and their identity. This ungodly nation would testtheir resolve again and again. When jealous men tried to trap Daniel they could find no fault in him. There was nothing they could use against him except his complete devotion to God. They knew he would not compromise…

Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path  it shows how life should be lived. Psalm 119:105 EXB Like many of you, I’m tired of all the dirt, darkness, and lies that this year’s political circus has created. I’ve found myself doubting everything that is printed or broadcast by either side. I can see the pure evil in so many of the issues that face our country and demand our vote. Some are so veiled with misleading words that their true intentions are masked with deception in order to steal support for the promoting parties’ political gain and agendas. Meanwhile, each party is out…