Jan. 14

Romans 5:5
God's Love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

This is just a reminder of how great God is and He can do the impossible if we just let him. I am taken back to the night I surrendered my life to Christ and then the time after that. Most of you may know my testimony and know how there was no love in my heart for Chris. After I gave my life to Christ and I saw Chris for the first time, God showed me what Love was all about. It was God that placed that love back in my heart for Chris in a way that is really undescribable. I am so thankful that God loves us that much and He can do things in us that we could never imagine! It's all about placing your faith in Him and trusting Him for all things. Those "all things" can be incredible!

Jan. 13

2 Tim 1:14
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

It's amazing to see what is all out there to help up in studying the bible. Even looking at the different translations may give you a little insight to help you understand what it could possible be talking about. I also like to use the dictionary to help my in looking up words to give them a clearer meaning. So with all of this in mind here is how this verse is easier explained to me.

Protect throught the Holy Spirit who dwells in us (given to us because we have placed our faith in Him the truth, Gods word which has been given over for care, protection, or performance to us.

We must protect God's word, hide it in our hearts, live it out to our fullest potential, so that others can see it, hear it and realize just how important it is to us, so that they may realize that they also have a need for it in their lives.

Jan. 12

Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.


There are so many times when we just want to get way from everything. We can go to that place of refuge - God. Maybe we can't go to the beach or that perfect hide-a-way, but we can get into our favorite chair, pull up the Bible and bask in His glory. Soak up the rays of the Son and get refreshed. Draw strength from Him until you can get to that favorite spot. No matter the situation, God is here for us in every situaion. So when you feel like your world may be giving way and falling into the sea, be encouraged, God is our refuge and our ever-present help!

Jan. 11

Gather yourselves together, yes gather, O nation without shame.
Zephaniah 1:13


Is God not calling all Christians together now? Just look at our recent election. It is time for all Christians to take a stand for what is right and say not only does God believe this way, but so do we. We can make a difference - we just have to be willing to do so. We are called to be different, not be like the rest of the world, and not be ashamed of being different! Take a stand for what is right, take a stand with God!

Jan. 10

Psalm 4:1
...Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.


Do you feel as though God doesn't hear you in a time of need? When did you turn to Him? Don't wait until you have tried every way you know how to fix a situation, give it to God in the beginning. He wants to carry our burdens for us, learn to give it to Him. Take time right now to ask for forgiveness for not lettig Him handle things for you and give Him your problem.

Jan. 9

2 Kings 5:19
"Go in peace," Elisha said.



Choose peace. Each day when we wake up we decide the mood for the day. Choose today to be a peacemaker. Bring a ray of sunshine into someone's life. Let them see the love of Christ, the peace of Christ in you - in all that you do. It's your choice.

Jan. 8

Luke 11:3
Give us each day our daily bread.


How often do we ask this but not go to God to get this bread. He wants to feed us each day, teach us each day something new so that we can apply it to our lives. Think of what we are missing when we don't go to Him. Are we "spiritually hungry"? Wonder why? We sure make time to eat our regular food, so we need to make time for our spiritual food. So step up to His table and dig in. Be full when you leave and get excited, for the best is yet to come!