Ps 86:7 I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me. David pleaded with God for help, not focusing on the problem but on the answer. His confidence that God will answer is what we need to strive for. As a young married couple, it seemed there was … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS CONFIDENCE
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WORD OF THE DAY IS LOYALTY
Ps 78:37 Their hearts were not loyal to him. They did not keep his covenant. Loyalty is the quality of being faithful and dependable to someone or something. Keeping your word may sound easy, but it’s not. Loyalty should come not from a sense of duty, but a heart of commitment. The children … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LOYALTY
WORD OF THE DAY IS FORTRESS
Ps 59:9 You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my fortress. This Psalm comes from a very personal cry for help. David was again in a place of running from Saul but he realized that the enemies of the king were also the enemies of God’s … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FORTRESS
WORD OF THE DAY IS NEVER ABANDONED
Ps 9:9-10 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord do not abandon those who search for you. As you go through life, you may feel confident in the plan God set before you. Then something changes. … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS NEVER ABANDONED
WORD OF THE DAY IS SELF-CONTROL
Ps 4:4 Do not sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Sound familiar, sleep on it and take care of it tomorrow. When something makes me angry, I try to wait before making a decision about how to deal with it. God will allow trouble in our … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS SELF-CONTROL
WORD OF THE DAY IS FOCUS
Ps 41:1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble. It’s easy in life to focus on problems. Showing kindness to those in need always helps me focus more on others and on God’s plan. Life isn’t perfect. We need to be grateful … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FOCUS
Jena Kleinpeter 