Author: Pam R

The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.    I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer;    I will be with them in trouble.    I will rescue and honor them.I will reward them with a long life    and give them my salvation.”Psalm 91:14-16 NLT *** The Bible is one long story of…

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 11:28-29 NLT *** In place of our exhaustion and spiritual…

So, humble yourselves under God’s strong hand, and in his own good time he will lift you up. You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon him, for you are his personal concern.1 Peter 5:6-11 J.B. Phillips New Testament *** The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of…

The Lord is righteous in everything he does;he is filled with kindness.The Lord is close to all who call on him,yes, to all who call on him in truth.Psalm 145:17-18 NLT *** God brings no man into the conflicts of life to desert him.  Every man has a friend in heaven whose resources are unlimited; and on Him he…

Three different times I begged the Lord to take [my problem] away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NLT *** It is in times of calamity…

Thirty years ago, I compiled a list of scriptures and quotes to encourage hurting women. It is now a document on my computer, and I refer to it occasionally. Yesterday, when I sat down at my computer to write my “swan song,” that list was open. I had closed it last time I looked at…

I’ve been here before. I recognize this place. This is where 10 hours of sleep isn’t enough, where a morning shower uses up my strength for the day. This is where my brain fogs up and words come hard … if they come at all. I don’t like this place. I don’t want it. It…

Search for the Lord and for his strength;continually seek him.Psalm 105:4 NLT I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence is in God my protector, who never abandons those who have put all their hope and thought in him.  Francois Rabelais As soon as I pray, you answer me;you encourage…

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power;They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];They will run and not become weary,They will walk and not grow tired.Isaiah 40:31 Amplified Bible Waiting on God requires the…