Sometimes I forget. I get wrapped up in all the Christmas-giving and forget to unwrap the gift of Immanuel, God with me. In all the rush I forget my need for His soul-calming hush. But I want to remember. I want to unwrap not only the gift God gives but the gift He {is}. His presence is the present I […]
When My Sunday Heart Dreads the Monday Hurry {a promise & a prayer}
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:6-7, NLT As I look at the week […]
This Week’s Wardrobe {a promise & a prayer}
Beautiful artwork by @incourage. “Since I’ve been chosen by God for this new life of LOVE, Lord dress me in the wardrobe YOU have picked out for me: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Through Your spirit living in me, make me even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master […]
how to start your week {a promise & a prayer}
{Art Source: @incourage} Jesus, teach me to number my days this week, so that I might gain a heart of wisdom; not because You want me to get more done but because You want me to slow down and remember what You’ve already done: *You’ve defined my worth outside of my work. (Titus 3:4-5) *You’ve pre-determined my […]
My Goodness: A Devotion & Prayer for {YOU}
A sweet gift and guest post from my friend, Sheila Mangum: It was well into the second quarter of the high school basketball game when the senior captain of the home team showed up late. Just that morning his mother unexpectedly passed away from a sudden hemorrhage. She’d been in remission after a five-year fight […]