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Affliction and Hope

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Life is hard and we go through all kinds of things that aren’t as they should be. Jesus tells us that we will experience…
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Open My Eyes

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.”  2 Kings 6:17 Elisha’s servant was concerned and anxious about their situation, after all they were surrounded by an enemy army, yet the prophet remained calm. When the servant cried out “what shall we do?” Elisha didn't answer his question but prayed that his…
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Crowned with Bounty

You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.  Psalm 65:11 God created us, and all creation, with rhythms and seasons. Not all are the season of reaping, but God produces a bountiful harvest in due time. We have seasons of planting, of waiting, of protecting, tending, nurturing and yes, of…
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Which kingdom

 But seek first the Kingdom of God … Matthew 6:23 What are you pursuing? Like most of us, I have certain goals and dreams and try to make decisions to move along in that direction. Those targets can often be good, but when I am the decider, not God, it sets me up to think I have…
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