Does God Care When I’m Depressed?

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

  But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!”.” (1 Kings 19:4 NKJV) When it feels as if...

From Annoyed to Anointed

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

  You anoint my head with oil; (Psalm 23:5b NKJV) Has the itch of poison ivy drove you crazy? That’s how my eczema feels today. When the itch arises, I begin scratching and the rash accelerates. The world can be like an annoying itch that won’t subside. The...

Have You Seen the Power of God’s Restoration?

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) On the day I encountered the horrific pain of sciatica, the Lord came to me and spoke today’s verse....

3 Keys to Surviving a Trial

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

  My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, James 1:2 NKJV How can we consider trials joyful? How was my husband’s leukemia joyful? Joy disappeared when my child went wayward. Joy flees when depression chases it. Joy escaped when the...

Armor of God For Worry

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

  praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— (Ephesians 6:18 NKJV) The Bible tells us to put on the armor of God. The above verse follows the six pieces of...

Obtaining God’s Favor

by | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion

    So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (John 19:30 NKJV) The phone sat silent. Nothing in my inbox either. God called me to speak, so where are the invitations? Like many things in...