1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:1-2 ESV) Life grows like a wild bush at times and at other times seems...
Do you feel Alone
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,19 that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. (Psalm 33:18-20 ESV) Do we really trust in God? To the point where we are...
Cease Striving
10 ``Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10) Cease striving. That is a big ask God. Many of us (most?) seem to be wired for the opposite, ceaseless striving. We are driven to have...
Apart from God
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” (Psalm 16:2 ESV) Consider all you have. All of your relationships, your home, your furnishings, your vehicle, all of your things. One day they will all be dust. Everything in this world will, one day,...
A Safeguard
1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. (Philippians 3:1) There are many who read these devotions each day and I am grateful for everyone who does. I began them as an outlet...