“Then Jeremiah said to the family of the Rekabites, “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘You have obeyed the command of your forefather Jehonadab and have followed all his instructions and have done everything he ordered.’ Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘Jehonadab sonContinue reading “Leading the Next Generation”
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God can Use the most Unlikely Source
“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing: “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: “‘The Lord,Continue reading “God can Use the most Unlikely Source”
What Would it be Like to Never Worry?
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought andContinue reading “What Would it be Like to Never Worry?”
Why do we try SO HARD to be in Control
“I know, God, that mere mortals can’t run their own lives, That men and women don’t have what it takes to take charge of life.” Jeremiah 10:23 MSG So, why do we try so hard to be the god of our own lives? Trying to control what we can’t control, trying to strive until strivingContinue reading “Why do we try SO HARD to be in Control”
No Excuses
““Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”” Jeremiah 1:6 Do we ever actually think we are ready to do the hard things? More often than not we make excuses: We’ll start a family when we have enough money, I’ll make that change when God gives meContinue reading “No Excuses”
It’s Never Too Late for Change
“The Passover had not been observed like this in Israel since the days of the prophet Samuel; and none of the kings of Israel had ever celebrated such a Passover as did Josiah, with the priests, the Levites and all Judah and Israel who were there with the people of Jerusalem.”2 Chronicles 35:18 God hasContinue reading “It’s Never Too Late for Change”
Where pride comes before the fall, humility will helps us to stand tall
“Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” Isaiah 66:2 Being human, it’s hard to stay humble, but every time we humble ourselves,Continue reading “Where pride comes before the fall, humility will helps us to stand tall”
Made for Use
“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 God can make us and mold us into whatever he sees fit. If you think of a lump of clay or let’s just say Play-Doh because I know everyones had thatContinue reading “Made for Use”
Already Called
“Listen to me, you Islands; hear this, you distant lands: before I was born the Lord called me; from my mothers womb he has spoken my name.” Isaiah 49:1 God thought of you way before your mom bore you; he called you for a purpose way before you were welcomed onto this earth. What callContinue reading “Already Called”
You are being Refined for a Greater Purpose
“But out of the sheer goodness of my heart, because of who I am, I keep a tight reign on my anger and hold my temper. I don’t wash my hands of you. Do you see what I’ve done? I’ve refined you, but not without fire. I’ve tested you like silver in the furnace ofContinue reading “You are being Refined for a Greater Purpose”