My God My Everything

They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 I am currently working through a bible study about the signs of the end times. It’s fascinating and amidst all that is going on in the world today, it is giving me peace. Peace because I know the One who is truly in control. Peace because I know the One who has provided revelation and warnings. Peace because I trust Him. One thing that is very clear in the study of end times is that there is a heaven and a hell. We try to imagine…

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light. – Ephesians 5:8 I have always enjoyed looking at stained glass windows in cathedrals and old churches. The details that are displayed are remarkable. Many windows in cathedrals depict bible stories such as the nativity, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. They display the stories in the most amazing colors both inside and outside of the buildings. Many people are drawn to these iconic structures to take in the beautiful images produced by the light that passes through them. This week I came across…

 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. – Nehemiah 8:10 I was waundering around a store in the mall the other day trying to find something that would boost my spirit and help motivate me. To my great surprise I found it or rather it found me. While looking through a display of summer clothes I heard my name being called. When I looked up it was my dear friend Molly. She looked like an angel as she walked towards me with wide open arms and her face shining with excitement. Her hug was one of those that you don’t want to end and I could feel her love for me…

Don’t overlook the obvious here, friends. With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change. – 2 Peter 3:9 I was scrolling through some news feeds today and one headline caught my attention. It said, “World’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, rejects salvation and prefers to end up in hell, ‘just like the vast majority of the earth’s populace.'” The article showed a social media post between…

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. – Acts 1:8 My day started by reading a short devotional about how unlikely it was that Jesus called the men He did to be witnesses for Him. Some thought they were better than others, some were loud and could be obnoxious. All of them deserted Jesus and experienced fear, yet Jesus still called them to be His witnesses. These same men became bold witnesses, messengers of The Truth and martyrs for Christ. What changed? The Holy Spirit working in…

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to…

I’m asking God for one thing,    only one thing:To live with him in his house    my whole life long.I’ll contemplate his beauty;    I’ll study at his feet.  That’s the only quiet, secure place    in a noisy world,The perfect getaway,    far from the buzz of traffic. Psalm 27:4-5 MSG Today’s passage was a beautiful follow up from yesterday’s blog. The Lord had shown me that He is my Happy Place and then the very next day gave me an experience that perfectly demonstrated this passage. Through the window of my prayer room/office, I watched the every changing weather. First a few raze of sunshine, then clouds with rain followed by snow and then sunshine again. In the background…

You make known to me the path of life;    you will fill me with joy in your presence,    with eternal pleasures at your right hand. – Psalm 16:11 With the arrival of spring comes the opportunity to spend time at our weekend retreat. A few weeks ago I stayed overnight during the week for a short get-a-way and spent the time preparing it for the season. The thought of, “This is my happy place, ” kept coming to mind and while it is a relaxing and joyful place to be, I’m learning that My Happy Place isn’t a geographical location, rather it’s a person. That person is my Savior, Jesus Christ. It was…

Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.  Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. – 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 This morning as I read today’s passage I was given a visual way to look at it and apply it to my own issues. Yes, I have issues – a lot of them. The first thing that…

 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter.  If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.  But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” – Daniel 3:17-18 Today I woke up excited about the events of the day. I had been waiting several months for this day to come and my mind was whirling with joy. Then in a moment, with…