“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect inContinue reading “A Fearful Heart“
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A Tender Heart
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 NIV “A tender heart is a wakeful, watchful heart. It watches against sin in the soul, sin in the family, sin in the calling, sin in spiritual duties and performances.” John Bunyan “I’ve never met a strong personContinue reading “A Tender Heart“
Heart Persuasion
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20 NLT “Love is a divine act that can transform and bring a change of heart.” Lailah Gifty Akita What I truly love aboutContinue reading “Heart Persuasion“
A Condemning Heart
“If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:20 NIV Observe with compassion rather than judge with condemnation. -Harold W. Becker #UnconditionalLove Am I alone in this? If I really like something I must have more and more of it. Have you seenContinue reading “A Condemning Heart“
Confused?
“For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints…” 1 Corinthians 14:33 NASB “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal intoContinue reading “Confused? “
Our Father loves Him/Her More Than You Do
“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Amplified Bible “Even when I detach, I care. You can be separate from a thing andContinue reading “Our Father loves Him/Her More Than You Do“
Being Real—Abiding in Him
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one abiding in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit. For apart from Me you are able to do nothing.” John 15:5 Berean Literal Bible “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, orContinue reading “Being Real—Abiding in Him “
Self-Sabotage and that Judgmental Voice!
“Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].” Hebrews 4:16 AmplifiedContinue reading “Self-Sabotage and that Judgmental Voice!“
Fully Relying on God
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 “Knowing my penchant for worry, she thought it a good reminder of the acronym FROG: Fully Rely On God. It’s hardContinue reading “Fully Relying on God“
Limiting Beliefs
“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” Job 11:7 NIV “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou With our Father, nothing is impossible because: We have a helper. “So we say with confidence, The Lord isContinue reading “Limiting Beliefs“
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 