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Life can leave us feeling exhausted. We have ups and downs, which make us feel like we are on a roller coaster. Moment to moment. Day to day. Month to month. I’ve recently been thinking about how when stress hits, our default is to… Continue Reading “Hold On for the Ride”
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. – Ephesians… Continue Reading “Now to Him”
Many years ago I remember someone asking me what I wanted in life. My answer was peace. They didn’t like my answer. I’m not sure why, but perhaps this person was looking for something tangible like a certain job, a family, or success. In… Continue Reading “Perfect Peace in His Presence”
A few weeks ago I posted about January’s blessings and reminders. I enjoyed that post so much that I am back to talk about February and some of it’s key moments. Complimenting Others – My job has recently started something called High Fives. We… Continue Reading “February’s Blessings and Reminders”
Sometimes life is stressful. During these times, we might long for a break from the pressures of life. We might wish we could take a vacation, relax on a tropical beach, close our eyes, and turn off the world. Even if it was only… Continue Reading “Finding Rest and Peace in the Lord”
Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the Lord with harps and lyres and trumpets.… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Gratitude”
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” 2… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Praise”
Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Put On Your Armor”
18 Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the Lord. 19 Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the Lord, the God of Israel,… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – Believe and Trust”
NOTE – this post is a bit long, so you might want to grab a cup of coffee or tea and get comfy… We are continuing to walk through Jehoshaphat’s story. Today we are focusing on Jehoshaphat’s prayer found in 2 Chronicles 20:5-12. We… Continue Reading “Jehoshaphat’s Story – The Prayer”