Author: Karen Grace Paul

15
Mar

Refuge in God!

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling,no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. Psalm 91:9-10 (NIV) We find safety and security in the presence of the Lord when we make Him our dwelling place. He keeps us safe from all dangers and protects us from […]

14
Mar

Listening to God’s Guidance

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Psalm 73:24. (NIV) This verse assures us that God’s direction goes beyond Earth into eternity, not limited to the here and now. He leads us through the good and challenging times of life. As we seek God’s counsel and follow His leading, we […]

13
Mar

Our Everlasting Guide

“For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death”. Psalm 48:14 (NIV) We are reminded of God’s constant presence in our lives in Psalm 48:14. He is our eternal guide – in this life and the eternal life. God leads us on the journey of life from the time […]

12
Mar

A Wall of Fire

“And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.” Zechariah 2:5 (NIV) This powerful promise speaks to the heart of God’s protective love for His people. Zechariah 2:5 portrays an intense picture of divine protection and presence, offering reassurance and hope to those […]

11
Mar

HE Surrounds Us!

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Psalm 125:2 (NIV) The tall and strong mountains that encircle Jerusalem serve as a constant reminder of God’s presence. Our heavenly Father envelops us in His unfailing love and care, just as those mountains shield and secure the city. Life is full of […]

15
Nov

A Profound Promise!

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) Perfect peace—what a profound promise! It is not a peace that can be found in the absence of challenges but rather a peace that prevails in life’s storms. We discover the keys to achieving this perfect calm […]

14
Nov

We Love so We Obey

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20 (NIV) Believers are expected to obey God in all areas of their lives, just as children are expected to obey their caregivers. The measure of our obedience to God represents the strength of our relationship with Him. We see obedience as a burdensome duty or […]

13
Nov

HE Goes Before You!

The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes. Deuteronomy 1:30 (NIV) God reminds us that we are not alone. In the face of hardship by promising in His Word that He actively battles for us and leads the way. When faced with difficulties, we could be […]

12
Nov

Come, Let’s Sing!

Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.  He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:7-8 (NIV) Life sometimes feels like a melody with its highs and lows, harmonies and dissonances. Nevertheless, we are urged to sing songs expressing our gratitude […]

11
Nov

What Love is This?

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of ]God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.. 1 John 3:1 (NKJV) John invites us to reflect on the incredible love that God has shown us in this verse. “Behold” is the term he uses to […]