You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. Psalm 3:3 Insufficiency and shame always tries to lower our spirits. We often listen to that nagging voice in our minds that constantly reminds us of our inadequacies or tells us, our efforts won’t matter. When we […]
Proverbs 14:26 “Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.” Fear often invokes negative emotions. It is almost always associated with something bad and dangerous. Fear can have an adverse effect on both our physical and mental health. But what if you were told today, that […]
Psalm 56:8-9 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!” In life, we go through various seasons. Some good, some bad. […]
1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” When Jesus lived amongst us, His character was revealed through His teachings and His lifestyle. He practiced a superior way of […]
Ephesians 3:13 “I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” Life is full of ups and downs. There are times we feel encouraged and positive and days when we feel low and dejected. The troubles of this world can be damaging and may have an […]
Psalm 47:6-7 “Sing praises to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding.” Everyone likes to be appreciated. Whether it is in our workplace, our home, or our friend circle, appreciation gives us a sense of satisfaction and achievement. […]
Psalm 68:5 NKJV “A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation.” King David must have known a thing or two about feeling fatherless. While he wasn’t orphaned, his father barely remembered him when the prophet Samuel visited their house to anoint the next king of Israel. David probably […]
Matthew 10:30-31 NIV “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Have you ever tried counting how much hair you have on your head? That seems such a futile endeavor but the Bible says that God has done it. When you love […]
Psalm 71:6 NKJV “By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb. My praise shall be continually of You.” God loves you. He loved you when you were in your mother’s womb, He loves you today, and He will continue to love you in the […]
Proverbs 8:32 NKJV “Now therefore, listen to Me, My children, for blessed are those who keep My ways.” The Book of Proverbs in the Bible is filled with principles for life and today’s verse is no exception. The entire chapter focuses on the myriad blessings of wisdom – specifically God’s wisdom as opposed to the […]
