2 Corinthians 12:10 Although we aren't told specifically what Paul's thorn was, we can relate to the suffering he endured. Because whether it be emotional, physical, or spiritual, each of us have our own thorns to bear. Thorns for which we have pleaded with God to remove. And sometimes He’ll do just that. But what… Continue reading March 18th – 2 Corinthians 12:10
Tag: Blessings
March 17th – James 1:2
James 1:2 An Indian guru once said, “The stones of a river start out rough, but with the current continually bumping and polishing them, they end up being beautiful.” A perfect description of the Christian life. Each of us are as river stones. Rough and jagged around the edges, tossed and turned in the raging… Continue reading March 17th – James 1:2
March 15th – 1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 I love the quote, “The best revenge you can give an enemy is by showing them true love.” When someone wrongs us our first instinct is to retaliate. But when we do, we become no better than the one who acted against us. And as satisfying as it may feel to exact… Continue reading March 15th – 1 Peter 3:9
March 12th – 2 Samuel 22:17
2 Samuel 22:17 When we are drowning in troubled waters, we have the blessings of a mighty Lifeguard who will reach down and pull us out of the raging rapids. Because just like He did with David, God will provide and rescue us from all danger. And no matter how dire the situation may seem,… Continue reading March 12th – 2 Samuel 22:17
march 11th – Psalm 91:1
Psalm 91:1 Growing up my brothers had a tree fort in the woods behind our house. It was their secret place where they and their friends could go as a refuge from the world. We too have a secret place. A fortress so secure, no evil can penetrate it. And that’s dwelling in the shadow… Continue reading march 11th – Psalm 91:1
March 9th – Matthew 5:8
Matthew 5:8 My grandmother had a little needlepoint plaque on her bathroom wall quoting Matthew 5:8. And even though I didn’t really understand what it meant to be pure of heart, I can remember wanting to be good enough to get God’s blessing. To be pure of heart means to have a genuine, sincere, and… Continue reading March 9th – Matthew 5:8
March 8th – Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14 We've all heard it said that patience is a virtue. It’s also listed by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 as among the fruit of the Spirit. But when it comes to times of hurting and despair, the last thing we want to do is practice patience. Instead what we want is immediate relief. That’s… Continue reading March 8th – Psalm 27:14
March 7th – Genesis 12:2
Genesis 12:2 The idea of paying it forward isn’t a new fad. In fact it was God Himself who came up with the idea. Throughout the Bible we find that God blesses us to pay it forward and be a blessing to others. Why? Because when we use what God gives us to help and… Continue reading March 7th – Genesis 12:2
March 6th – Psalm 106:6
Psalm 106:6 Comedian Flip Wilson was famous for always using the phrase, “The Devil made me do it!” And he isn’t the first. After eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Eve too tried to lay the blame squarely at the feet of Satan. But that excuse didn’t work for her, and it… Continue reading March 6th – Psalm 106:6
March 5th – Jeremiah 30:11
Jeremiah 30:11 As God’s chosen people, Israel faced some pretty big storms. And like her, we too will have times of trial and tribulation. Yet whether the Lord allows these storms because He’s trying to teach us, or like Israel, to bring us to repentance, remember this. Though you may feel lost and battered, God… Continue reading March 5th – Jeremiah 30:11
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