Fight the good fight for the true faith. 1 Timothy 6:12a NLT We fall.We break.We fail.But then,WE RISE.WE HEAL.WE OVERCOME.(unknown) Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. Romans 8:37 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Category: Open My Eyes
Insights in Scripture
Reviewing our Battle Plan
Know Your Enemy For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 NLT The enemy is not fighting you because you are weak. The enemy is fighting you because you…
The Storms of Life
You are my hiding place from every storm of life; you even keep me from getting into trouble! You surround me with songs of victory. I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress. Psalm 32:7-8 Living Bible “Lord, help!”…
A Cup of Cold Water
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42 NIV ********** The Lilac Parade is the third Sunday in May in Lombard, Illinois. When I worked at the library, it…
Hidden Treasure …
And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness, secret riches; and you will know that I am doing this—I, the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by your name. Isaiah 45:3 Living Bible Found In Christ … … that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are…
God Calling
When God calls, He equips.When God calls, He qualifies.When God calls, He strengthens.When God calls, He supplies the resources.When God calls, He has already planned it out.When God calls, He calls you by name.When God calls, it is not about our comfort, but our trust.When God calls, it is not about ability, but availability. When…
In the Morning
Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NLT Dear Lord, Thank You for this new day and for keeping me safe through the night. Please protect my heart and mind today. Help me to rise above the negativity, harshness and division that seems…
My Father’s World
I want to remember Whose hand creates the beauty around me and feel His joy in His creation!
Spring
Spring is bustin’ out all over my garden. Each day brings new growth, new bloom, new life, and my heart and soul rejoice in the rampant color. It was in this mood that I came across this poem. A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost (1874-1963) Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;And give us…
Simply Interceding
What is intercession? In its simplest form, it is bringing someone to Jesus in prayer. People were always bringing others to Jesus in the Bible:“a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.”“People brought all their sick to him““Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them.” Jesus wanted – and wants – people…