God gives us rest. We try to carry so much upon our shoulders. For some people, daily life can seem overwhelming because of disabilities or struggles. We were not meant to make the Christian life work on our own. We simply can’t. Is there something that has been weighing heavy on your heart? Give it…
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You have authority over satan.
Step upon the powers of darkness in your life! ”Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.“Luke 10:19 AMP As crazy as it sounds,…
Journals of abiding (8)
Abiding in righteousness Outside of Your righteousness, God, there is nothing good. I get lost in the midst of my sin and depravity and the world around me threatens to suffocate my soul. You made me holy at the cross of Christ and the only way to remain in righteousness is to remain in Him….
Journals of abiding (5)
Abiding in love God, Your love is always available for me. It is ever patient and kind and it is always willing to flow through me to the world around me. My tendency is to lean towards the opposite- impatience and unkindness. You teach me to look at others through Your eyes of love and…
Journals of abiding (3)
Abiding in Christ God, I am unable to do anything of eternal value in my own strength. My best efforts are like a dirty rag compared to your righteousness. When I try to be like you in my own strength, I always fail. I will never be able to live in the fruit of the…
Our true identity.
Allowing the Word to shape who we are. I used to read the Bible with the mindset that I needed to strive for the things I was reading about. It was always something that was out there, something that I might walk into in the future. Did you know that the New Testament shows us…
