This concept of reaping what you sow has been around forever because it’s how life works. We read about it in the Bible in Galatians 6:7, but we can also see it in the simplicity of gardening. This year, I decided to plant green beans for my daughter’s Russian tortoise and my dogs. I probably … Continue reading You Reap What You Sow
Tag: Philippians 4:8
Corrupted Thoughts
It is important to keep a watchful eye on our thoughts. Philippians 4:8 advises us where to focus. It is too easy to be deceived and led astray and too easy to lose focus. This battle is 24/7. What we let in us — what we eat, what we drink, what we think, what we … Continue reading Corrupted Thoughts
Embrace Good
Cling to what is good. Hold tightly to what is good. Embrace good. This is what we read at the end of Romans 12:9. It seems strange that it even needs to be said. Good is good. Why would we not want to cling to it? It’s what we want, right? It’s what we hope … Continue reading Embrace Good
Stop Imitating
God created us each as unique, one-of-a-kind individuals — masterpieces — each with our own good purposes He has beautifully orchestrated. He has a great plan for you and a great plan for me. We cannot even imagine all the good He has prepared. Yet in this age of social media, it is clear that … Continue reading Stop Imitating
Our Proper Response
Romans 12:1 says, “Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship” (TPT). The question - “What should be our proper response to … Continue reading Our Proper Response
Letting Doubt Win
Today’s verse speaks about letting doubt win. Matthew 14:31 says: “Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and lifted him up and said, ‘What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?’” (TPT). This response was directed to Peter who walked on water until he saw the strength of the wind and was afraid. … Continue reading Letting Doubt Win
Pretend to See
I remember when my children were young and we would play pretend. We had pretend tea parties. When we played hide-and-seek, I would pretend not to find my children right away so their excitement would build as I looked all over for them. I would pretend they frightened me when they were trying to surprise … Continue reading Pretend to See
Anything That Moves My Heart
In Philippians 4, we are reminded of the importance of focus. The Bible tells us: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things” (v. 8 NASB). … Continue reading Anything That Moves My Heart
Our Eternal Home
“Lord, You have always been our eternal home, our hiding place from generation to generation” (Psalm 90:1 TPT). The Psalmist makes this declaration, yet it’s not something we always live out. We may know that as believers in Jesus, as children of God, that we are held in the safety of His hands (John 10:28). … Continue reading Our Eternal Home
Fortune Cookie Devotion Series: True
Today’s fortune cookie declared, “In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true.” Isn’t this what we are witnessing in the world around us? We all decide what is true for us, and if something is not yet reality, our belief that it is true results … Continue reading Fortune Cookie Devotion Series: True
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