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Recognizing the Voice of God
Thousands of thoughts run through our heads daily. They are the voices in our minds. Whose voices are we listening to? How can I discern between God’s voice and the voice of the enemy?
The devil does more than tempt us. He messes with our minds, his favorite battlefield. Examining the details of those thoughts will connect them to a voice.
2 Roadblocks to Answered Prayer
Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures....
The One Essential for Every Trial
Are you in the midst of a trial? We do not like them, but the Christian life is filled with struggles.
James tells us there is one essential we all need while navigating life’s storms
Encountering Angels
We have all experienced those “What shall we do?” moments. We are not surrounded by the Syrians, but we may be surrounded by fear, doubt, pain, or worry. It may be an impending tragedy where you only have a split second to react.
The God of Second Chances
We find David and Bathsheba in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus Christ. Why? Because the Lord wants us to know He is a forgiving God. He wants us to know that when we mess up, He doesn’t give up. He wants us to know that failure occurs. But He will dust us off, clean us up, and give us a new start.
Can our Joy be Full?
Is your joy full? How do we receive full joy? Check out my devotion featured on Arise Daily when you click here.
The Truth About Emotions Controlling Us
Emotional bondage or strongholds occur whenemotions control us, rather than us controllingthem. Emotions such as fear, doubt, worry, discouragement...
Are You Playing the Waiting Game?
Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also. Hebrews 13:3 NKJV Are you...
When God Doesn’t Open the Door
As 2020 began, I felt I had arrived at the place I worked so hard for. With a full calendar, I began turning down speaking engagements to avoid taking on too much. Then it all came to a screeching halt with Covid.
I didn’t like this new place I found myself in. No sales, no live events, and no church. Why would God allow this to continue? He’s called many of us to do His work, but now we can’t. It made no sense.
When It’s OK Not To Be Content
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Hebrews 13:5 NKJV)
“Where are You, God?” I sniffed, grabbing another tissue. I waited in silence, expecting a booming voice to speak from heaven. Not sensing God’s presence was unusual for me. Had I done something wrong? Why couldn’t I feel His comfort. Like a light chasing the darkness away, I recalled today’s verse. God hadn’t left me. He hadn’t forsaken me, but I needed Him to drown out the loneliness and collect the pieces of my broken heart.