Despite two decades and a whole lot of life since then, the vision is clear. I remember His call vividly. I was standing alone in my dorm room asking God what He wanted me to do because my dad’s desire to have a lawyer in the family wasn’t a good fit for me; I hated political science classes. …
Taking the Power out of Problems
The learning possibilities are limited only by your willingness to be teachable. In faith, thank Me for your problem. Ask Me to open your eyes and your heart to all that I am accomplishing through this difficulty. Once you have become grateful for a problem, it loses its power to drag you down. (Jesus Calling, December 18). “Therefore we do not …
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Life Goes On
Remember how I wrote about life still happening (problems and all) as we prepare to celebrate Jesus? Well… Our family experienced our first loss of a pet yesterday. My furry alarm clock had to be put to sleep due to complications with her teeth. Yes, her teeth. If it had been one of my kids with this problem, we would’ve done …
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Joy beyond Reason
…and trust in Jesus Many are asking, ‘Who can show us any good?’ Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O Lord. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Jesus, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:6-8 Greater joy …
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This Morning’s Conversation
Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. I am training you to depend on Me alone, finding fulfillment in my Presence. This entails being satisfied with much or little, accepting either as My will for the moment. Instead of grasping and controlling, you are learning to release and receive. Cultivate this …
