Author: Catherine

30
Apr

God of the dark valleys

Psalm 23:4 (NKJV): Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;  For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. A shepherd always knows where he’s going. He is well versed in the terrain where his sheep graze. And sheep never walk […]

29
Apr

Peace in the Storm

Exodus 14:13-14 (NKJV): And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. […]

28
Apr

A Dual Promise

Zechariah 2:5 (NKJV): For I, ‘says the Lord, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ God is not satisfied just giving us His divine protection; He desires to fill us with the pleasure of His presence. Such was the promise given to Zechariah the […]

27
Apr

An Anxiety-free life

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV): But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Notice this scripture verse begins with a contrasting conjunction. The word but implies that the next sentence is an opposing outcome and qualifies something important. What outcome does verse 33 oppose? A few […]

26
Apr

God My Rock

Psalm 18:2 (NKJV): The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Rocks are known to be strong, stable, and unchanging. They come in different shapes and sizes and are quite useful as a […]

25
Apr

Prosper in Christ

Philippians 4:19 (NKJV): And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. What we want is not always what we need. Don’t we often tend to confuse the two? And don’t our wants always outweigh our needs? In this verse, Paul thanks the Philippians for generously supporting […]

24
Apr

The Power of Gratitude

Psalm 105:1 (NKJV): Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! How do we usually feel when we wake up in the morning — thankful or burdensome? Thankful for God’s breath in our lungs or burdened about the day ahead of us? David never forgot the […]

23
Apr

A Living Hope

Psalm 31:24 (NKJV): Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. David knew from experience what it meant to hope in the Lord. For 14 years, he was chased by jealous King Saul through the wilderness. Despite the terror, he waited on God for the fulfillment […]

21
Apr

A Faith Declaration

Psalm 27:1 (NKJV): The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? If anyone had a reason to fear, it was David. When he wasn’t fighting a war, he was running for his life. Despite the terrors that faced […]

20
Apr

The Safest Place

Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV): The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. What is meant by ‘strong tower’? The dictionary describes it as an emotionally strong person who lends plenty of support or help during difficult times. Simply put, it is someone who makes us feel safe. […]