God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Stepping out of favor with others is one of our worst fears. Its intensity depends on how high we hold those people, their opinions of us, and their power over our lives. We see how much it affects our relationships with other humans. But the problem begins when we focus on where we stand with... Continue Reading →
It is beautiful and necessary to refresh the soul in the still of the mornings. Yet the closer one walks with the Lord, the more often we will find ourselves in need of seeking Him. Steal away to the copy room. Lock yourself in the bathroom. Water the garden. Or going for a walk or... Continue Reading →
It comes down to what happens in the secret places of our hearts. If we hear and the words reach fertile soil, something magical happens. A vital part of our souls turns from us and reaches upward for God. We recognize that the world around us categorizes, labels, and explains. Meanwhile, we gaze up in... Continue Reading →
Most religious people try to find a few moments of the day to spend in prayer. Some set specific times away for it. A few might shoot prayers up all through their day. But did we ever stop to think about what God might want? Our dealings with God are not a game. We cannot... Continue Reading →
Falling into a routine in our devotional time with God is far too easy. We may mumble out the same petitions and flatteries. If we are not careful, our moment of speaking with God can turn into a mere ritual. It takes care and dedication on our end. We will need to learn to make... Continue Reading →
A step into the presence of God is a thrilling thing. But to share every step with Him can only be our highest goal. Moments of enlightenment where we are aware of the presence of God are precious beyond words. Yet as sweet as they may be, they will not mean that we have attained... Continue Reading →
Anyone who wants it enough will learn to hear from God. All the blessings God has for His children are free and available. The Lord wants to share them with us. He encourages us to pursue them, pray for them, and grow close enough to Him so that they are rightfully ours. One delight we... Continue Reading →
One of the enemy´s greatest deceptions has been to hide where true value lies. We fail to see what is worth most. This is because we are tempted to weigh value as things relate to us. God never intended for us to be so naive. Things hold value first as they relate to God. After... Continue Reading →
If we love someone, we will want to be with them. Time spent growing our relationship brings pleasant rewards. The bonds between individuals grow when effort is made to strengthen them. When it comes to our walk with the Lord, all that we put into it will bring rewards. The more we give to this... Continue Reading →
Jesus sent out His disciples with a message to give to the world. He wanted to spread the good news about the realm of heaven, where God reigns supreme. The people of His day only saw the world around them. The focus was on rituals and external expressions of their religion. But Christ tried hard to... Continue Reading →
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