Ps 104:5 You placed the world on its foundation so it would never be moved. I have lived in my house for forty-six years. According to the American Community Survey of 2022, the average duration of home ownership is around 11.7 years. Why do I continue living year after year in the same house? I … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FOUNDATION
WORD OF THE DAY IS REACH
Ps 103:14 For He knows how weak we are; He remembers we are only dust. We are fragile. God knows, he made us. Even though God created us in his image, we make mistakes. We sin. Once that happens, the sin takes us farther than we want to go, cost us more that we … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS REACH
WORD OF THE DAY IS OUR FATHER
Ps 103:13 The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him. Today it is difficult, if not impossible, to know and have a relationship with our father. I was never close to my dad. I only saw my dad and his family for a few weeks … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS OUR FATHER
WORD OF THE DAY IS FORGIVEN
Ps 103:12 He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. We make mistakes. We lie, cheat, and probably have stolen something. Everyone needs forgiveness. I have asked people to forgive me for misplaced words and wrongs committed against them. I have forgiven others for injustices against … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FORGIVEN
WORD OF THE DAY IS JUSTICE
Ps 103:6 The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly. “Justice will not be served until those unaffected are as outraged as those who are,” Ben Franklin. As one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, understood justice. He worked diligently for freedom from Britain and is credited with drafting the Declaration … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS JUSTICE
WORD OF THE DAY IS SATISFACTION
Ps 103:5 He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagles! Complete satisfaction is rare. No matter how happy or content we appear there is always something that keeps us from being satisfied. Maybe it’s ambition or just desire for the next biggest or newest TV, vehicle or house. … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS SATISFACTION
WORD OF THE DAY IS ERASER
Ps 103:3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. I have been hurt and lied about. Each time I pray that God will help me forgive them. It takes time, but eventually I forgive. Until that person causes new problems, and all the pain and heartache comes back with a vengeance. … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ERASER
WORD OF THE DAY IS RESTORE
Ps 102:16, 17 For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in His glory. He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas. Pleading for God’s mercy is something we do before every hurricane season. Unfortunately, there were times disaster struck, and we prayed for restoration. Everyone … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS RESTORE
WORD OF THE DAY IS CONCERN
Ps 102:11 My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows, I am withering away like grass. With each passing birthday, I become more concerned about the future. Not for myself, but for the thousands of people who have grown cold in their love of Christ. Combating widespread evil in the world makes us … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS CONCERN
WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY
Ps 102:7 I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof. Everyone has felt lonely. We can even be lonely in a crowd. I never thought that was possible until it happened to me. I remember sitting in church feeling all alone. I knew God was there, but couldn’t understand why I … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY