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“Everything I did, I did right in front of you, for you saw it all. Against you, and you above all, have I sinned.” (Psalm 51:4) After all, it ends up that these are the words that make us strong and take us to the heart of God. These words rolled off the lips of King David, known as “a man after God’s own heart,” yet, known as an adulterer, murderer and cover up artist. HOW CAN IT BE? After all he had done, David was on his knees to God with sincere remorse, repentant and sorry, honest and contrite. After all, there is power in taking this posture. This is how we go after the heart of God. When … Continue reading“After All”

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Passing through the Valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs.” (Psalm 84:5-7) Resistance bands are a go to I use with my fitness class. We gain strength, stronger with each curl against the tension. How much more is life like this? In the tensions and trials, the Lord wants us to turn to Him and let Him work in us stronger strength, more faith. Do you feel stretched? Grow stronger. “How enriched are they who find their strength in the Lord; when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep, finding pleasant pools despite their pain, increasing in victorious power.” (Psalm 84:5-7) Stronger with … Continue reading“Strength Under Tension”

The Lord “spoke and created.” (Genesis 1:3) All went from void-less and empty to abundant and life giving, “by God’s spoken Word.” We choose life the same. Our words hold the power of life and death. (Proverbs 18:21) Jesus, the Word, made His dwelling among us. He spoke with authority and conquered the grave. He speaks only truth. His every Word will conquer our pilgrim way and lead us home. Personal paraphrase (John 1:14) Be intent on hearing His Voice of Truth, and swift to speak up over a misaligned mind. Jesus spoke with power and confidence. His message is unchanging, it holds the keys to life now and life eternal. When unleashed it changes everything. Do you read His … Continue reading“Be Boisterous In Battle”

“Do not wallow in the midst of suffering and trial.” Do you wake up with Alleluias on your lips? As the day goes by, do they diminish or stay strong? Bookends flank a long stretch of books, serving to keep them standing upright. Alleluias serve us the same. Hard things in our days can tempt us to abandon our Alleluias, yet, in the Lord‘s great love, He clearly warns against it. “Do not wallow.” To wallow is to be self-absorbed, worried, and wringing our hands. This warning came to me in the middle of riveting pain and sorrow, where I could’ve fallen fast into a world of wallow. It stands firm for all His beloved. Many are the mysteries of … Continue reading“Alleluia Bookends”