The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18 We’ve all experienced heartbreak caused by disappointment, fear, guilt, abandonment, rejection, or grief. A broken heart can cause unbearable suffering, and we might feel completely alone, helpless, and hopeless. When in this position, the enemy would do anything to prevent us […]
“Love the Lord, all His faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to Him, but the proud He pays back in full” Psalm 31:23, NIV. True love is proactive and seeks opportunities to show others the affection we claim to feel. God’s people are to love Him as such. Only the saints can […]
Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells. Psalm 26:8 (NIV) In ancient Israel, the temple or tabernacle was the most important, respected, and the holiest place. A place where God lived, met and spoke with His people, the Israelites. The evidence of God’s presence in the temple was unmistakable and […]
Romans 8:32 “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” We all love giving and receiving gifts. While a child may be thrilled to receive a gift, the parents also take great joy in selecting and […]
Psalm 145:19 “He will fulfil the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them.” The desires of our hearts say a lot about who we are and what’s important to us. Psalm 145 was written by King David and it’s a song of praise that came from the […]
Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90 was written by Moses and he, more than anyone else, understood the value of time. Born a Hebrew slave and raised as an Egyptian prince, he was then a shepherd for 40 years before he led […]
Romans 8:17 “If children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” When Queen Elizabeth II passed away, her son ascended the throne as king. There was never any doubt about who held the royal birthright to be the next monarch. […]
Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Social media is rife with hashtags, and one of the more common ones is #Blessed. We see it when a friend posts about their new car or promotion. […]
Matthew 5:44 “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” What’s your first reaction when someone snubs you? The most common response would be to say something snarky back or quietly hold a grudge against them. The […]
Psalm 21:13 “Be exalted, O Lord, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power.” Strength often equates to power. People in powerful positions usually have an emotional or physical hold over those under them. While good leaders do not abuse their strength, we’ve also seen the harsh reality of the other side. […]
