“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8
I’m reflecting today on four simple words, “Here I am, Lord.” Simply said, yet sometimes putting feet to them is difficult, isn’t it? I consider the men of the Bible who have willing stood before the Lord and willingly offered their voices and hearts. Yes, Lord, it’s me you’re looking for. Here I am.
Perhaps the most astonishing example is Abraham, who, when...
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. - Matthew 6:31-33
There are so many things that grab for our attention and devotion: our jobs, our kids, our spouses, our hobbies—the demands and distractions of life are everywhere!
Being...
"Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for, in due season, we will reap if we do not give up. So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to...
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Busyness is sneaky. I don't find myself feeling overwhelmed overnight. The busyness builds until I find myself buried beneath heaps of deadlines, to-do's, occasions, and preoccupations. The last several months have been hectic for me. I've taken on more clients. My kids are at a peak busy stage of life, having someplace to be nearly every evening or weekend. I've intentionally...
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
We have a long trip planned with the family this summer. My daughter is anything but enthused about the lengthy amount we will spend on the road. Last night as we talked about all the fun we’ll have on this trip, my daughter looked stoic.
After a few minutes of listening, she said, “I can’t think of the fun because all I can think about is the long car ride that I’m dreading.” My wise husband responded...
"Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways, know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]." Proverbs 3:5-6
Do you want to know the most straightforward and most powerful prayer you can pray to EXPONENTIALLY increase both your peace and your potential? Here it is - "Lord, make me less aware of myself and more aware of...
“But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” 2 Peter 3:8
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Do you know that the Ancient Greeks had two different words for the concept of time – "Chronos" and "Kairos."
The word "Chronos" (you probably recognize for the English words...
A recovering perfectionist, I tend to be tough on myself. Every day is an exercise in mind renewal and intentionally viewing my life through the lens of Christ. Freedom from a false identity and skewed body image begins with an acute understanding that God does not see the dreadful person I often perceive in myself. He is not distracted by my imperfections and failures. His vision is 20/20 and clothed in the righteousness of Christ. He only sees the perfection of His Son.
It's an...
“Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10
"Just do it." Yes! Best slogan ever if you ask me! That's my native language. Doers are my people.
Now, what if it said, "Just BE it"? Harder, for me at least. I talked with a precious friend this week about an experience she had recently. Her close friend suffered the unbearable loss of a son last year. When asked what she needed most during her time of suffering, her response...
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Ahhhhhh, spring! It’s just around the corner. There’s so much to love about the Spring. With it comes longer, warmer days, buds of colorful new life, and the enjoyment of being out enjoying God’s glorious creation. There’s something else that often accompanies spring – diets! This time of...
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