"Blessed [joyful, nourished by God's goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied." Matthew 5:6
"Sarah, what are you hungry for?" I was in prayer this week when I heard that unexpected question echoing deep inside my spirit. I'd been feeling restless for days. There was an anxiousness in my heart that I couldn't put my finger on. I sought the Lord for understanding. As I did, He revealed...
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
Today's is not a lighthearted message. It is, however, one that I've been overwhelmed by and convinced calls for consideration. Isaiah 53:5 is my memory verse this month. I've read this passage before, of course. These past weeks though, have been different. The process of genuinely meditating on these words has moved...
Looking for a 25 Day Bible Study you can do in just a few minutes each day!? Sarah Shaffer is sharing her 25 days of Prayer and Study Inspired by the Women of the Bible! We hope it blesses you!
Day One: Lessons from Eve
Father God, thank you for your Word that has existed from the beginning. Thank you that you are Immanuel -- God WITH us. Just as you were with Eve, you are with us still. Lord, it's so easy to take our eyes off of you. There are times when you speak so clearly to our hearts,...
Have you ever found yourself living each day and telling yourself, "Maybe when I" lose 10 pounds I’ll book that beach vacation or "Maybe when I" feel more confident I’ll schedule those family photos or "Maybe when I" lose five pounds I’ll get those jeans I’ve always wanted. Yea! Me too! There are so many moments we let slip away because we think the future will be better than where we are today. But as someone who let the "Maybe when I" control her life, knows that allowing those moments to...
Ahhhhhh, the infamous Proverbs 31 woman. Did you roll your eyes? I thought I saw that!
I'm kidding, of course, but sisters, let's address the elephant in the room! We read in Proverbs 31 about the ultimate #LadyBoss. I mean, let's say it, she is the bomb. Let's also be honest about this, as we read the account of the elusive Proverbs 31 woman, we can easily allow what's meant to inspire us, deflate us. What's meant to spur on humble service and escort us into more authentic faith can easily...
"Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious." 1 Peter 3:3-4
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
Picture THE hugest alligator tears you ever did see streaming down my sweet baby girl’s face. “Momma, I...
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you obey the voice of the Lord your God." Deuteronomy 28:1-2
The world is full of chatter. Never in all of history have we been so constantly battered by the noise of this world. It can overwhelm us if we're not cautious. Without...
"And not only this, but we too, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection]. For in this hope we were saved [by faith]. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure."...
God desires the best for you. Do you believe that? His will for you is good. Are you convinced of it? The Word of God promises that God's will is to prosper us. His will is to give us hope. His will and desire are that all of His children know Him intimately and having a saving knowledge of the truth. HIs will is to give us a heart of thanksgiving and gratitude. His will is to bestow upon us generously all the strength and wisdom we need to be victorious in this life. THAT is the true will of...
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.What is does your PERFECT gift look like?
When I was little, my dream gift was all things Barbie; From the houses to the cars, the outfits and everything in between, I was a Barbie girl through and through!
When I was a teenager, I'm sure my dream gift included anything sparkly and shiny- most likely in the form of clothes, shoes, jewelry, and gadgets.
When I...
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