He wants to know what we’re willing to lay down before Him before He opens the doors of provision and blessing. May we be found faithful. “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” ...
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Last, at least for this post, we can bring the delight ofnatureinto our spirits, much as we enjoy bringing plants and flowers into our homes. Have you noticed that when we take the time to marvel at the intricacies of a leaf or petal, our pleasure is expanded further? Similarly, we c...
When one season comes to a close, and we see new doors open for our lives, we need space to process grief while simultaneously embracing the joy that comes when we start something new. Subscribe to theYour Daily Prayer Podcastand hear a new prayer on your phone or computer every morning....
The chapter opens with a paralysed man, brought to Jesus by his faith-filled friends. Jesus sees their faith and says, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” The teachers of the law are outraged by Jesus’ presumption of having authority to forgive sins – they’re not interested ...
Before you run for the doors, give me a chance to put giving into context. Our Old Testament reading today (2 Samuel 1:17-27) tells of the great love between David and Jonathan. It is a very tender reading, reminding us of our loving relationships with others, with family and with ...
He pushed open the double doors and guided the Chef into a garden as far as the eye could see. “This Chef is your garden! Welcome home. I have tasted your food for years and I thank you for every feast. Thank you for all you prepared for me. I am so grateful for you and ...
9. Before God opens the prison doors, he makes them see that they are shut up, that they are close prisoners, and that there is no way in which they can escape. Christ tells us in Isa. 61:1 that he was sent to bind up the broken-hearted, and to proclaim liberty to captives, ...
We Enter God’s Gates with“Thanksgiving”and His Courts(or courtroom)with“Praise.”Thanksgiving opens the Door; Praise presents our case. Thanksgiving should be the earmark of all that we do!We will view life differently if we live with an“Attitude of Gratitude”and express our“Thankfulne...
What does the Bible say about finding God’s personal will for your life? And how can you know what God’s will is for you if you don’t have an exact Bible verse to refer to and you can’t hear anything from God in prayer? ...