Outside Your Bubble

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."Phillipians 2:3-4

Outside your bubble of existence there are hurting people. People who are neglected, teased, mocked, estranged, scorned, sex trafficked, ridiculed, and on and on the list goes. You may have problems of your own but peek outside the bubble and see what you encounter. 

It isn’t just the pain of rejection but pain of so many kinds where people don’t have anywhere to turn except a bridge, booze, or bottle of pills. The world seems to have forgotten them but God never does. Every nation has people who hurt. 

Whatever you are going through my friend Jesus is there and wants to comfort your broken heart. Don’t run to the culture to get comfort but run to God. 

PRAYER: Father help me to help others who are hurting or who the world rejects. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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How Is Your Fruit?

 

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23

Fruit in this writing is meaning spiritual fruit not your bananas or things like that. But believers walking with the Lord daily should be producing fruit listed in the verse for today. 

If you in fact are the complete opposites of the type of fruits listed then it is time for some fertilizing so to speak maybe like picking up the Bible and getting it into your spirit. 

I know I don’t like the feelings I get when I am not walking in the Spirit and my fruit isn’t healthy so I have to counteract these things with prayer and Bible reading intentionally knowing that Satan would love to see me fall on my face. Go run your race and grow good spiritual fruit. 

PRAYER: Help me to develop good fruit even when trials come my way to get me to cave. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Who Are You Following?

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.Matthew 16:24

Social media has you checking a block to ‘follow’ someone or something and you can become inundated with all sorts of things that may not be that beneficial to your life. 

The one thing you should follow hard after is Jesus and the things of the Lord. What you follow will tend to shape your perspective on things  and can make you to love like He loves and show grace to people whether you feel up to it or not. 

Your mind can be saturated by the things of the Lord or the world. If you claim to be a Christ follower are you really truly following Him? Ponder that and have a blessed day.

PRAYER: Father there have been times I have been caught up following worldly pursuits more than you. Help me stay focused.  In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Why Are We Tempted To Lie, Sneak, Or Cheat?

 “DO NOT LIE TO EACH OTHER, SINCE YOU HAVE TAKEN OFF YOUR OLD SELF WITH ITS PRACTICES.”COLOSSIANS 3:9

In the beginning with Adam and Eve sin entered into an otherwise perfect world. Satan deceived Eve into thinking the fruit God told her to not eat was okay so after coaxing she ate some then gave some to Adam. Busted! 

So all the lying, cheating, manipulating, stealing originated with the fall of man in the Garden. Wow mind blowing but yet not. There were rules God gave them they chose to not listen got tempted and the rest is history. 

All mankind is born with a sin nature and has to be taught and trained by in truth and righteousness and naturally the ‘natural carnal’ man tends to sneak around and commit sin. Satan is called the prince of darkness and 2 Corinthians 4:4 speaks of the god of this world(Satan) blinding minds of unbelievers and really messing them up. So my friend stand firm with your spiritual armor on and run to defeat deception of the devil. 

PRAYER: Father we are in a world that seeks to destroy truth and manipulate the minds of people to even include believers. Help me be alert to the devil’s schemes and to pray against them. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

It’s Not Worth It

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" Ephesians4:32

Relationships are important especially those in the family. Fractures can occur over many things and God wants restoration. 

If you have been divorced God will forgive but if you are married God wants you to lean in and make marriage work. Perhaps you are dealing with a case of family estrangement and your heart aches so bad. Maybe you had a stupid fight over something dumb like accidentally throwing a treasured memento away. 

Decide first that you will love God. Give Him the person or situation that has caused division and anger. If you need to go ask forgiveness and then stop dwelling in the pit. God desires truth, healing, and restoration and he can bring restoration to what otherwise might look hopeless. Only Satan wants to keep you depressed and angry. Let it go and move on and pray on! 

PRAYER: Lord God forgive me when I have acted foolishly or hurt someone and help me forgive those who have hurt me or hurled insults at me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Worship Through It

  “O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker” (KJV) Psalm 95:6

I saw this phrase on a man’s tee shirt one day and thought how neat that could be if we could take our problems and worship ‘through them’ instead of being in anguish. 

To worship means different things to different people. You may have heard someone say they worship the ground someone walks on meaning almost idolizing a person, but worship in the sense of a believers life is to praise and honor through songs and prayers to the Lord most high. 

Some churches call church itself their worship service but in more non denominational churches worship is a time of lifting hands in the air and singing praises and giving thanks to God for all He has done. It is separate from the actual message delivered by the pastor. If you are having a gloomy day the best thing to do is to focus on God and maybe play some praise and worship songs. Now go give praise to God in all things. He is in control. 

PRAYER: Father to your name be honor and glory and power forever more. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Note- click link for a worship song from Highlands worship in Birmingham, AL.https://youtu.be/tejMgeDWIpg?is=hcZg4-4bD3ho5tM-

 

Laid Back Luxury Living

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man." Proverbs 6:10-11

Welcome to 2026 and where I live used to be the wild untamed west and to survive you had to have or develop basic skills. Cooking, quilting, building, wood chopping, making barrels, building homes etc etc. Now I don't think ‘Shop’ or ‘Home ec’ are even courses in any US high school at least of what I am aware of. Your fitness center wasn’t heading to the gym but daily hard work and chores.  

It took hard back breaking work to create these United States of America and unless a parent or grandparent has passed on basic life skills years from now they will disappear. Stop as we approach the 250th birthday of America and really ponder our blessings and all that those before us did. Genius’s like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, the Wright Brothers to name a few. 

Be thankful each day and try to learn a skill that was used in the early days. At one time I made baskets but now my supplies are in the attic. Perhaps time to get them down. Maybe learn knitting or men learn to fix things and if you need help I know people like my husband willing to lend a hand. Don’t take your laid back luxury living for granted. Regardless if you are in a river or ocean front condo you are blessed. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me not be a slothful person but work hard and help others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

What Sin Has You Entangled?

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 3:23 NIV Bible Gateway 

The strategic  attack of the enemy to trip you up and make you feel self righteous as you are not a sinner like so and so is. Watch out my friend there is no one righteous no not one it says in Romans 3:10. 

So what sin are you entangled in? Be honest and search your heart. If you are a believer and know His word and know the truth only truth sets you free. 

Maybe you only sin a little bit like a lie, half truth, judging another, gossiping. Yep those may not seem like the granddaddy of all sins but they are separating you from God. Stop what you are doing and pray for God to forgive you of your sins and stop pointing out other people’s as that is Holy Spirits job. 

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for forgiveness and for washing me whiter than snow when I come to you sincerely and repent. Guard my mouth and silence my tongue as those two things get me into the most trouble. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Dust Bunnies Beware

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2

For many of us the thought of having people just drop by unannounced makes you concerned of what they are going to think of your messy house if it is one of those type days. Guess what. People are not coming to judge you or grade you or do a photo shoot for House Beautiful magazine. 

Your home is the place you need to feel comfortable and be able to make others feel welcome too. The days of dropping over for a cup of coffee or just to chat are pretty much behind us which is sad. You can tell allot about people by their homes too although once again your job is not to judge but to be a friend and guest. 

Don’t stress over perfection and don’t compare your living space to another’s. Be thankful for your home and keep it comfortable and clean for your spouse for this honors God. Each person is gifted in different ways so keep that in mind and tell those dust bunnies to beware cause company is coming!! 

PRAYER: Father help me to relax in the environment you have provided for me and to keep it neat and orderly. But help me not run and hide if the doorbell rings for that rare drop in visitor. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Hey Daddy

 Praise the Lord.Blessed are those who fear the Lord,who find great delight in his commands.Their children will be mighty in the land;the generation of the upright will be blessed.Psalm 112:1-2

Father’s Day is not a happy day for many people as their father was in name only and not a true daddy or papa. Others were raised by grandpas or a guardian. Some lost their fathers when they were too young to even have a memory of it so Hallmark cards does a good job at trying to inflict pain when not just the right sentiment can be found. 

I hope your relationship with your dad was good. Dads have a huge responsibility to be the leaders of the home and to train up their children to be righteous, holy, good citizens, and so forth. When the dad is missing, many are incarcerated, it causes a deep wound that may take a lifetime to heal or recover from. 

Whatever your situation is or your relationship with your dad one thing is true without him there would be no you. If you are needing to restore a relationship with your dad pray about it. Pray for Fathers maybe who have father wounds from their dads. Dads your job is immense never think it is just about a paycheck. 

PRAYER: Thanks Lord that I was born. Help every person appreciate their life no matter what situation brought them to be born. Heal dads with wounds and help restore relationships. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Don’t Get Worldly

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:2 

Today’s verse was one of the first I memorized as a ‘baby Christian’ and it holds so much truth. 

In order to be set apart for Christ you have to be different than the world not putting on an air of being better than others but simply changing your thinking to live up with kingdom thinking. 

It is easy to conform or try to fit in with a dark world but it is  more courageous to set yourself apart for serving the Lord so maybe someone may ask you what it is about you that is different. Being a Christian is not boring it is freeing and life changing. Want to know more? Private message me. 

PRAYER: Lord I am not perfect but I turn to you for help in not getting conformed to the world around me which doesn’t pay tribute to you. Help me keep my focus on the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

 

What’s In A Name?

“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.”Phillipians 2:9-10

Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Gloria Vanderbilt and many other fashion type names are highly sought after by those wanting to impress others or just have high quality products. But why? Humans are so funny. Name dropping seems to try to prove things to others or maybe make a person feel more important. 

There is only one name that should matter and that is the name of Jesus Christ not a high end name to impress. Things in this world are so fleeting so why does it even matter what brands of things you choose to wear? 

Granted I am an outdoors person and there are even name brands in that industry associated with high quality products. My point is to buy things because of quality not because of a name. The most important name is Jesus. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus you are the only name that matters under heaven and here on Earth. At your name people will bow down. Help me buy things because of quality not to impress others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Just Rest

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29

Just how do you rest? What exactly does that mean? Napping? Sitting under a shade tree? Just being still wherever you are without a constant hum of noise to medicate you. 

Try this. Get your Bible and go somewhere like a park on a bench in the shade away from the playground. Sit and just write in a journal your thoughts. Talk to God like you are talking to a friend or family member and share your heart. 

Maybe you have not been in church in a while and you feel sort of disconnected. A church is not the anecdote but is a great place to connect for fellowship and growth. And not just any church but one that teaches truth from the Bible. A church is a place where the lonely, list, disenfranchised, and hurting go to have their souls lifted up. As you rest today talk to God about your next steps and ask Him to direct you. Come home my friend. 

PRAYER: My heart cries out to you Lord for so many things. My heart hurts from words and actions done to me either knowingly or unknowingly. I give you any pain and I ask you to forgive those who have beaten me down with words or actions. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Hospital Church

“On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'”Matthew 9:12

Church should be a hospital  for the hurting not a courtroom for the guilty. Yes all have sinned but you come to the foot of the cross to repent and to be made whole and receive healing. You want your brokenness healed and redeemed. 

God can and will deliver you from any dark situation in your life. You may feel your life isn’t ‘dark’ but there is still something missing and not right. 

Come to Him and He will give you rest. Trust Him with your daily needs. Talk to Him about your concerns your heartaches. And give it time. Your Father has not forgotten you and He is working. 

PRAYER: Father God many times my heart aches so bad and I want to take matters into my own hands but I can’t. Help me Lord wait on you. Help me stop looking at social media for affirmation. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Love God, Love People. Period.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’Mark 12:30-31

A simple formula for a fulfilled life is to live God first and then love people. Instead of waking up and dwelling on your own problems or diving into the social media cesspool find a way to look beyond yourself and try shining Jesus on people you encounter. 

The devil would like to keep you disabled living in self pity and putting others down who you don’t think measure up to God’s standard but that is not what you are called to do brother and sister. You are called to help others and be a beacon of truth in this dark world. 

It’s not about the church you go to but it is about your heart and your desire to be more Christlike daily to everyone. How are you doing my friend? Let God judge you just love and let Him work. 

PRAYER: Take my heart Father and transform it to be like you. Deliver me from my self and help me trust you with ALL that I need. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

I’d Rather Be Flying

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."Proverbs 19:21

You have no doubt seen bumper stickers that say things like my title today. It’s a way to sort of say I am bored and this is what I would rather do right now. 

For me it indeed is flying not as pilot but as a passenger. I just love going places. Is there something you would like to be doing right now? Today’s verse indicates we can have all sorts of things we want to do but it is purpose of God that prevails. Further Philippians 4:12 states "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want" . 

Pretty straightforward wouldn’t you say? I was thinking maybe it is because of all our stuff that we get confused and bored and I wonder if pioneers or cowboys got that way or they were too busy surviving. So friend be thankful for today and live in the moment. 

PRAYER: I need you Lord and I need peace to stay grounded and to focus on above. In Jesus’ name.Amen. 

The Social Media Monster

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”Colossians 4:6

I admire those people who can live life beyond and without the crutch of social media. I try to not look at it too much as it can be a big time waster and mind blower. 

The ‘monster’ is reaching out to grab you, your children, and your grandchildren. Everyone puts their best foot forward and posts pictures only of the best. Why do you and I think we need this medium to be happy or fulfilled? What does it add to life? It is a distraction to real life. 

Once in the clutches of this monster it is hard to get freedom but ask yourself why it is important if the world knows everything. It can be dangerous too, for children, but yet how many grandparents or parents continue posting pictures of children? Be careful my friend. If you have to use social media use it to bring glory to God in a world that has gone crazy and is super divided. Use it to bring together not divide. 

PRAYER: Father give me wisdom when I feel I gave to use social media. Help the younger generation who was raised in this computer world to be protected from the distraction and harm it can bring. Also heal fractures caused by this medium and heal families hurt by it. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Get Bad Junk Out Of Mind

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."Phillipians  4:8

Ever have a day when you wake up in a fog and can’t seem to shake it? Probably if people depend on you when you get like this it is important to press through it not dwelling on what got you there. 

If you are physically able get out and go for a walk. Take today’s scripture and meditate on it. Try smiling at people. Make a list of things you are thankful for. 

Today is the day to embrace life and God’s goodness to you. Wherever you are stop and say ‘this is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it.” 

PRAYER: Father you have a plan for my life and I trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Your Environment Will Disciple You

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23

Today’s title came from a quote from Pastor Creflo Dollar during his online ‘Grace Gang’ broadcast on 9 June 26. I loved the concept so decided to use it for building today’s devotion. When you think of being discipled as a believer you perhaps think of a group similar to the Navigators building truth into you. The Navigators were my disciples back in 1975-76. 

Do you follow the culture more or do you follow Christ more? Give an honest answer because if this world is discipling you then you are headed for a cliff. 

Romans 12:2 has been a favorite of mine since rededicating my life to Christ in 1975 and it says “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The world can shape you or Christ can. Which is your choice? 

PRAYER: Lord I need you each and every day to help my focus stay on you and to stop scrolling and thinking like the world. Help me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Your Job Description

 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people." Colossians 3:23

Whether you are employed, retired, or volunteering you need to remember who your boss is and that is God. You are working for the King of kings and Lord of lords. 

Do all things like you were working for a reward or a prize because in the end when all is said and done you are working towards eternal life in the Heavenly kingdom once you have given your life to Him and committed all you do to Him. (See Psalm 37:5). 

So if you dig ditches, direct traffic, teach school, bake bread, serve in a restaurant or are a coffee barista do it all as if serving the Lord because you are indeed doing just that so do it with excellence. Don’t slack off. Now go have a jolly good day. 

PRAYER: Father thank you for gift of work and being able to use my gifts or talents to not only make a living but help in your world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.  

Be Content With What You Have And Who You Are

 "But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these."1 Timothy 6:8

Is the grass greener on the other side of the street? No it is not and if it is you don’t know what struggles the people had to get it that way. 

I was recently watching a show on Public TV about a cookbook author and food columnist in magazines who had homes in New York City, Connecticut, and Paris and it all sounded so glamorous. Lots of hard work to get to where she was I am sure. Maybe lots of sacrifices and hurts and pains behind the scenes too?

Don’t compare yourself or what you have or do to others because God has gifted everyone in different ways. Many worked hard to get materiel wealth and human accolades but in the end that is not what matters. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for the gifts you have given me so help me to give back to others and always remember you are in control. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Jesus Is In The Life Changing Business

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Romans 3:23 NIV Bible Gateway 

Somewhere a mom, dad, or grandparent is praying on their knees crying out for the life of their child. (Lamentations 2:19).Many a child has done all the right things then got off course and left the faith of their younger years. The story is not over. God is still working. 

Maybe the child got wrong friends that led them off course. Perhaps the immoral culture wrongly influenced them. Maybe things they said or did were hurtful to others and blatantly slapped Jesus in the face. He died for all sins past, present, and future. Jesus loves everyone but wants to see them return and repent. 

Satan is the prince of darkness and he has lied and made some believe him such as the lie about the US that it is not a Christian nation when in fact this nation was founded on the Bible and prayer even in the writing of laws to govern the people. Morality is important and Proverbs 10:9 says “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Has your life changed and are you certain that if you died right now you would be with Jesus in Heaven? Your life can be changed and you can have victory. PM me if you want more info. 

PRAYER: Father my heart aches for the backslidden and for those who have never embraced the Christian life. Help change hearts and minds and make Heaven crowded. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reset Your Heart

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."Isaiah 40:31

Do you need a heart reset because of conflicts or problems that have weighed you down or you feel pressed into a corner?At one time or another you might find yourself weary of so much that you feel only God can help you go on. 

Your heart controls the issues of your life. You have to purpose in your heart to stop dwelling on things you cannot fix or have no control over. 

Give worry and concern to the Lord. Only He can make all things new. 

PRAYER: Father help me stand strong when various storms of life push me down. You are the one who can bring healing and deliverance. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

WWJD Revisited

 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”Matthew 22:37-39. 

WWJD became popular a few years back as a way to ask yourself “what would Jesus do” when you caught yourself in some situations you didn’t want to compromise your faith. So I decided to revisit it. 

Are you truly loving your neighbor? When you love people that doesn’t mean you approve of things they do but you simply act as Jesus would act as kindness leads to repentance it says in Romans 2:4. 

Do you have a moral or spiritual dilemma now? Pray and ask God to show you how to love like He loves. 

PRAYER:Help me Lord to be a living example of showing your love even when hard to. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Allows Do Overs

“His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness,” Lamentations 3:22-23

Have you messed up someway and you think you have blown it and God will never give you a second chance? 

The thief on the cross got a do over when Jesus said to him “tonight you will be with me in paradise.” (Like 23:43). The woman caught in the act of adultery got a second chance when Jesus  said “go and sin no more.” (John 8:11) 

God is full of grace and mercy. He doesn’t wish anyone to perish it says in scripture. (2 Peter 3:9)Whatever it is that has separated you from God and kept you from wanting to follow Him confess it to Him now in prayer. He loves you my friend. Your sins can be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7). 

PRAYER: Lord God thank you that you love me no matter my past and I know I have a future with you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Note- forgive the lateness of my post as I was in a remote area camping with no cell coverage. 

Learning To Forgive

"Be kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" Ephesians 4:32

Has someone done something to you said something to you or hurt you by the actions or lack of action? If you are honest you probably say yes. So what to do? 

Hold a grudge til the bitter end? Not stop talking about it? Pay them back some way? 

The answer of course is to move on beyond whatever it was trying to forget it and don’t let resentment build a wall between this person. Be the bigger person and show love even if you were deeply hurt by what happened. 

PRAYER: I am choosing to forgive Lord so please give me supernatural strength to do so. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Garbage In, Garbage Out

 "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Our physical bodies and our mind and spirit kind of operate in a similar way. You feed your physical body a bunch of junk with fat and sugar and then find out you have health issues. You don’t feed your spirit many scriptures and are weak when you have to face a crisis in your life.

Your body is the temple of Jesus Christ and we are to take care of it. Not getting into judgmental area of tattoos as that has become real mainstream even with believers but your body is God’s temple so no matter what you do, think of that. 

Take care of your physical body and your mind. Fill your mind with good thoughts, good books, edifying movies, scripture and so forth. Fill your body with healthy food and get exercise too. Be committed to a healthy spiritual life and ask God to guide your life choices. 

PRAYER: Father guard my heart from ugliness or deceit or anything vulgar or profane. Help me have a loving spirit and be kind even to those I may disagree with. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Unsubscribe From Sin And Distraction

 "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out" Acts 3:19 

Are you subscribed to lots of email feeds or social media that at times overwhelm you? Maybe it is time to unsubscribe from all the distractions of this world and tune in to God. 

Why do you need a bunch of junk coming at you anyway. Try to get away from social media and put down your devices and truly seek God and pursue lasting peace. 

Maybe it is time  to unsubscribe from the things of this culture that could cause you to fall into sin. 

PRAYER: Father help me as I seek to keep my focus on you and not issues overwhelming my senses. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Can You Really Truly Rest In God

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."Matthew 11:28

That is a question I asked myself one night when listening to a Lectio 365 devotion. Can I rest no matter what and do I rest?Resting meaning letting go of burdens wearing you down. Do I do this? Can I do this? 

Is God truly the strength of your life? Then if He is and you believe it then let Him be that strength. I am talking to myself now too not just my readers. 

You can’t have true rest in your life if you say you have surrendered but keep picking up the burdens all over again. God wants to help you but you have to want to be helped. What are you mulling over in your mind and why is it so hard to let God have it so you can indeed trust He is working. Go be at peace. Trust God. 

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for your constant protection over me yet when I fail to let you be totally in control I am restless. Help me trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.