by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion
Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you 1 Thes. 5:17-18 NKJV What does it mean to pray without ceasing? We have to sleep. We have to work, and we must keep our eyes open while driving. How is it possible...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 7, 2024 | devotion
“Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. Hebrews 6:14-15 NKJV I’m sure you never had anyone warn you not to get ahead of yourself, or have you? Typically, I walk...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | 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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | 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...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | 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....
by Carolyn Dale Newell | 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...
