Never lose hope. Even if he kills me, I will hope in him. I will still defend my ways before him. Job 13:15 Life brings with it wonderful joys but also moments of deep despair. I believe the book of Job is in the Bible for us to be able to cling to hope when…
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A moment of stillness (24).
When suffering is real. Why is light given to one burdened with grief, and life to those whose existence is bitter, Job 3:20 This is not a verse you would expect from a devotional but is a verse that can serve as a powerful reminder that you are not alone. Job was a man of…
A wise heart (2).
Learning to number our days. It’s hard to put into words what it truly means to learn how to number our days but as we continue to look at how we can gain a heart of wisdom, I am prompted to write about the importance of trusting the sovereignty of God. As mentioned earlier, it’s…
An unexpected resurrection.
I found life in the midst of death. I treasure Easter but my experience seems to vary from one year to another. It’s good to celebrate Christ’s resurrection but what do you do when life doesn’t resemble the triumph of such a sacred day? Sometimes, everything in life resembles a cemetery rather than an empty…
The price of sacrifice.
How far will you go in your obedience to God? I listened in disbelief as someone who should have shown wisdom and kindness was wounding my heart with carelessly spoken words that left the piercing stab of arrogance upon my soul. I reasoned to try to remain calm and not say a word but my…
Even when it hurts.
Choose to love no matter what the cost. Oh, let My perfect love inside your breast and nothing shall be impossible to you. Be patient and kind when others’ words stab you like a knife and look to Me and learn from My suffering. When I was mocked and ridiculed, I did not raise My…
The Eyes of My Heart 