See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me, for…
Your life is lived in great spiritual warfare, but you are sheltered in the safe refuge of the Almighty. Be at home in the hiding place of Most High. Rest under His wings (1). He is the Lord, your refuge and fortress. You are defended by His faithfulness as your shield and defense (2). Be…
When you don’t understand, God invites you to lean into Him and to trust. The following prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of what is going on around you. Father, when things are shaky or dark and I don’t understand, I redirect my focus to Your great heart…
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it” (1 Thess. 5:23-24). God desires you to be blessed and complete in your…
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Jam. 1:17 May you be richly blessed with every good and perfect gift from above, knowing that God is the source of your provision and abundance. As…
God-sized Prayers Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Lord, are the only God.Isa. 37:20 Our prayers don’t have to be limited to what we can think of to ask for. God is far greater and more creative. In Isaiah 36-37, Hezekiah and his people are…
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— and He will delight in…
If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Ps. 139:11-12 Christmas is often a time of joy filled with lights, decorations, and the warmth…
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a For unto us, a…
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good, and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Ps. 100:4-5 May the Lord, who is the source of all joy and goodness, pour out His abundant blessings upon you….
Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever Ps. 106:1 Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it’s a posture of the heart, a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God and aligns our spirits with His goodness. On Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of the…
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Ps. 91:1-2 Sometimes, warfare is less about attacking and more about resting in the shelter of Elyon―God Most High….
