We can run with every promise the Lord gives us. He is true to His Word…sometimes, not as soon as we’d like, but in His time! When He reveals Himself to us in a personal way, we can trust that He will deliver…and that is something to shout about!

He makes all things new…. A new way through the valley to mountains of blessings, through spiritual drought to springs of Living Water, and through the wilderness to pastures of peace and abundance. As we release the old, yes, He brings NEW!

We are no longer lost orphans without a home. We have an eternal Kingdom, a home belonging to our Father, the One who bids us to call Him Abba, Daddy! Yes, in Christ, we are beloved sons and daughters of the Most High God, the King of the Universe!

“The prodigal son” story is about a loving father who tirelessly watched for his beloved son to come home, and the minute his dad spotted him walking afar off, he ran to him, embraced him and kissed him. And so it is with God. When we return to Him, He runs!

Rest for our souls is found in Christ alone. He is our Refuge, our Rock Eteranal, our Defender, our Fortress, our Strength, our Wisdom. When we turn from our own ways and accept His Way, we are welcomed into His everlasting arms, now and forever!

He withholds His anger and nothing else…showering us with His comapassion, grace and love. He IS Love and abounds in the “I Love You” to each of us! HE is the ‘I.’ The action word is ‘Love’ – His relentless love! And the ‘You’ is YOU, the priceless object of His love!

If we truly believe God is at work in our lives conforming us into His image, and that He allows certain things to come into our lives for the completion of His purpose, and He is a loving God with only our best interests at heart…we will trust Him without fear.

All the pour widow had was one small jar of oil, but in God’s hands that is all she needed. As she did what the man of God instructed, that little bit of oil kept flowing until she ran out of jars. Little is enough…even much…in the hands of God. You are enough!

That deep, deep longing in our hearts – the one that calls to us to call on HIM – is exactly what we need to find the most blessed place to dwell…in the presence of the Lover of Our Souls, the One that says, YOU are HIS Beloved Child, in whom HE is well pleased!

Praise the Lord, the Living Lord, exalt our Savior God, our Rock and Firm Foundation!! He will not be shaken, therefore, neither will we. Yes, praise the Lord!!

The Lord blesses us with the indispensable qualities of a deer…to be agile in spirit, swift to think, and surefooted on the path before us. He is our strength, confidence and security…the One we trust in the valleys and on the heights!

Our service to the Lord and others brings us the greatest joy when we do so with a pure and humble heart. This is what truly matters to God. Others – and we do this to ourselves too – measure success by our performance, but the Lord measures the heart. 🙂

Faith walks through each struggle knowing that God has a purpose and asking Him to reveal what we can learn in the midst of it. Trust is obeying what He says and doing it. Hope is looking ahead knowing He is true to His priceless Word.

It takes heroic courage to trust in the love of God no matter what happens. The children of Israel obeyed God’s command to march around the wall, and it came down as He said it would. Unwavering trust is a precious thing through which walls still fall down.

God loves you and your loved ones more than you can even begin to imagine. Thus, He sends His angels – not only sends, but commands them – to guard and watch over you and those you love in ALL ways! That means everywhere, in everything! THAT IS AMAZING!

How can we begin to love, forgive and show mercy, grace and compassion to others? Even in Paul’s day, young Timothy ‘stood out’ because He trusted the Lord for his own care and genuinely reached out those around him. So as we trust, we will do the same!

Jesus said, “…Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” You are His beloved child; He gave His life for you so that you can live secure, without fear and know you are fully loved! The God of Heaven will never forget you, never!

God’s Word is like a treasure chest overflowing with riches, knowledge and wisdom. When we dig deeply for these precious nuggets, we are guided, encouraged and strengthened for our journey…so much so, that we can cheer on others as well!

When idle chatter leaves you cold or lonely, remember, it’s not about how big your storm is but how big your GOD is. He is HUGE, GIANT…yet, He is intimate and personal. He will appear on your behalf to defend you and, through you, HE will be glorified!

God has given us the Key to His unshakable kingdom in the here and now through Jesus, our Risen King. He is the solid Rock on which we stand to praise and worship His holy Name now and forevermore! We will not be shaken!

Making a concerted effort to think on all that is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy will not only lift our own spirits, but those around us as well.

Jesus laid down His will before the Father, trusting the greater plan. Thus, the deceiver’s plan…undone! Salvation for mankind…purchased! Jesus…free, rising in power! Our surrender also thwarts the enemy’s plans and powerfully frees us to rise above it all!

Trusting the One who controls the Universe helps us to see His hand in everything, and this is a daily choice. In trusting and choosing contentment in Him – rather than what we have, who we’re with or what we’re doing – we will be the most joyful people on earth!

Jesus showed us the value of getting alone with the Father. This time is vital to refill our hearts and minds, renew our spirits, refresh our attitudes and rejuvenate our bodies. Time with the Lord is not selfish…rather, it makes us better, ready to live and give again!

Sometimes life is like a wild rollercoaster ride…fast-moving and packed full of ups and downs! But God gave us an unchangeable hope in Jesus Christ. As we hold onto Him every moment of every day, we will ultimately say, “WHAT A RiDE!”

The One that changes everything… “is more than a story, More than words on a page of history, He’s the Air that I breathe, The Water I thirst for, And the Ground beneath my feet, He’s Everything…Everything to Me…” —“He’s Everything to Me” by Selah