Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." How 'bout you....how's YOUR heart?Like Cindy Hess Kasper has written in the devotional Our Daily Bread, "Our view of life is restricted by our humanness, but we can trust ourselves to the One who has an unlimited view!"
My Study Bible says that the prophet Isaiah was probably reared in an aristocratic home and was married to a prophetess. Were you familiar with this?How about you...have you committed your history into the hands of The Father for Him to use for His glory, as He chooses?
Hmmm...independence: being independent; free from the influence or control of. So, how about you...what areas of your life need to experience independence? What influence or control in your life is actually destroying your life?
The seed of a tree remains in a pod of seeds until a fire burns away the sap that surrounds it. The motion of growth begins only when that fire engulfs the pod and releases the seeds into the ground. In other words, fire causes a tree to grow.How about you? Is your "fire" causing you to grow in Christ?
Lean into life GOD'S WAY! Seek Him, Follow Him, Trust Him all along the way - step by step!Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart; don't lean on your own understanding; acknowledge Him in ALL your ways, in ALL the areas of your life - recognoze Him as The Authority and put it into [...]
Rom 8:28 NIV: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.About this verse, Dr. R.A. Torrey said that it is a "soft pillow for a tired heart."Lay your head down on God's Pillow of Promises...He's Trustworthy!
THINK before you open your mouth! Soak in this and let it sink into your heart and mind: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen ~ Eph. 4:29; NIV.Hmmm...words to practice! :)
Haven't I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take. ~Joshua 1:9 The Message Follow the Leader...He's leading you, step by step...
Take a Calgon Moment in this Truth from God's heart to yours! (Insert your name at the end of each sentence.) Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down, He won't leave [...]
When the hard winds blow and the tough times come, listen to God speak these words directly to you: Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; He won't leave you. [...]
