Thoughts hounded. Memories flashed. Things from the past held on too tightly. Mistakes often linger…in our minds…in our hearts. Events from yesterday shift into our present day, never allowing us the freedom to fully move forward. Living under the weight of the “should have’s” is a heavy burden to carry. And sometimes the hardest person to forgive, is the one staring back at us in the mirror. … [Read more...] about I’m Breaking Up with My Past: 11 Verses for Living Free
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41 Verses of Love from God’s Word: To Help Us Stand Against the Enemy’s Lies
We have a choice every day, to choose the voices we listen to. And most days, it takes a determined effort to choose wisely. So this is a month we hear a lot about love, and because of that, you can be assured the enemy will do all he can to twist the real meaning and try to steal your joy. He despises everything about real love, because real love starts with God. Don't let him win. May … [Read more...] about 41 Verses of Love from God’s Word: To Help Us Stand Against the Enemy’s Lies
A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
Often in times of greatest need, we may find ourselves giving way to the stress and strain by battling one another, and forgetting who the real enemy is. Harsh words spoken, friendships broken; we choose sides and draw lines. Feelings get hurt. Betrayal runs deep. It gets harder to forgive and keep moving forward. And sometimes we get stuck, right there in the muddy mess of it all. Yet it’s in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
“The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 He came home from school wearing his "I voted" sticker and slumped into the chair. My 6 yr. old son, lover of all things sports related, had just “voted” for the first time in his elementary school’s mock election - vote for your favorite team sport. Apparently, his choice was not the most … [Read more...] about No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
Sometimes in the midst of heated political battles and uncertain times, it's difficult to even know how to pray or where to begin. We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for God's mercy, and a longing to see him heal our land. Maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are. Yet God is faithful, no matter how we feel, and His Presence of power and peace … [Read more...] about A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
When You Need Hope for Your Day: A Prayer and 5 Truths from Psalm 121
Woke up this morning, burdened, spirit heavy, thoughts swirling before my feet even touched the ground. Ever been there? There’s so much in this life we can start to feel anxious about, even when we know Truth and believe that God’s in control. It can still be a daily battle in our hearts, in our minds. Here’s hope from God’s Word, if you find yourself discouraged, struggling, or … [Read more...] about When You Need Hope for Your Day: A Prayer and 5 Truths from Psalm 121