“Looks Like Reign”

The footprints of Jesus cover the headlines and He longs for His footprints to make deep treads onto the sod our souls. Have you not known? Have you not heard? He’s the everlasting God who sets up times and seasons and is in control of the universe. The seen and the unseen. The present and the future. (Isa 40:28, Daniel 2:21) He doesn’t take any time off. He never slumbers. He never panics. He’s awake and alert.  His story is written and the ending is spectacular. (Psalm 121:4) This world will not be fixed until He comes to reign. Our hearts will never truly settle until He reigns in us.  If we put our trust in this world, we will become … Continue reading“Looks Like Reign”

“Constantly Constant”

“The mighty power of God constantly guards us until our full salvation is ready to be revealed in the last time.” (1 Peter 1:5) As we come up against the fragility of life, this is our stability, to trust in the constant One Who constantly guards us, every second, one day at a time. God’s grace is sufficient through all things. He is at work in our lives to reveal to us that HE is our constant need, our constant source. Picture Jesus constantly guarding you, because He is! He’s always at your side ready to remind you that He’s got you. As we consider the power of His presence, what more can we say but thank you and Alleluia? … Continue reading“Constantly Constant”

“After All”

“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”

“Strength Under Tension”

“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”