My God My Everything

“Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!” Elisha declared. “You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek.  Then he said, “Take the arrows,” and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 2 Kings 13:17-18 Years ago, I read the story that surrounds today’s passage, and the deeper message has always stuck with me. At first, it seems like a strange request from the prophet Elisha to have the King shoot some arrows, but it was not only a message from God, but…

The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Therefore, I will set my face like flint. Isaiah 50: 4,7 Going back to the beginning is a good place to start. When I first became a believer, the first bible study I participated in was Experiencing God. Last month, that is where God led me. It has been so convicting and at the same time such an inspiration. I’ve felt like I’ve been floundering for several months, and one of the questions in this study was, “When was the last time…

If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear. Mark 4:23 Today’s verse can often seem so practical until you dive deeper. I’ve prayed many times for the Lord to give me ears to hear, which is exactly what He’s given all of us. But hearing is quite different than listening. By definition, hearing is an event; it is something that happens to us as a natural process. Listening is an action; it is something we do consciously. You can hear a noise without listening to it (like background music), but you must first hear to be able to listen; listening involves processing, interpreting, and making sense of the auditory information.  Often when I…

Let the Redeemed of The Lord Say So

You have taken up my cause, O Lord; You have redeemed my life.  Lamentations 3:58 There I was, covered in the muck and mire of my sin. Drowning in the pit of despair so deep that I couldn’t see a way out.  I felt the weight of my sins upon me, pushing me down further and further to a place of darkness, taking away my hope and replacing it with dread for the days to come.  Knowing I deserved the punishment before me, my only hope was to call out to the One who offered mercy, who spread wide His arms to give me the grace I did not deserve.…

 “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law.  They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” Deuteronomy 32: 46-47 This question was asked in my bible study this morning: “Do you ever argue with God?” At first, I pictured in my mind an actual argument like what takes place between two people, but between God and me. I couldn’t imagine having a face-to-face argument with God. But as I studied further, I realized that…

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…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 A few weeks ago, while I was reading my bible, I discovered that I have something in common with Moses, pretty cool, huh!  Moses was a prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt.  He received the Ten Commandments from God. He is considered one of the most important figures in Biblical history and is known for his direct communication with God, such as speaking with God in the burning bush. It was while reading that very story that…

Lord, You are my Reason to Hope