Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. – Psalm 37:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to C. S. Lewis: * All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise. . . . The world rings with praise—lovers praising their mistresses, readers their favourite poet, walkers praising the countryside, players praising… Continue reading All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise.
Category: Blessings
How to transfer authority over your cares to God.
And [Hannah] was in distress of soul, praying to the Lord and weeping bitterly. – 1 Samuel 1:10, Amplified Bible (AMP) One my favorite Bible verses is 1 Peter 5:7, which states (AMP): Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for… Continue reading How to transfer authority over your cares to God.
For those days when you feel like an outcast…
And now, my daughter, fear not. I will do for you all you require, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of strength (worth, bravery, capability). – Ruth 3:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) There are times in life when you will be an outcast. The reason for your being on… Continue reading For those days when you feel like an outcast…
Chin up! Your weary soul means you are doing something right for Christ!
In toil and hardship, watching often [through sleepless nights], in hunger and thirst, frequently driven to fasting by want, in cold and exposure and lack of clothing, – 2 Corinthians 11:27, Amplified Bible (AMP) It’s when you are in the throws of service to God that you can expect the unrelenting attacks of Satan. The… Continue reading Chin up! Your weary soul means you are doing something right for Christ!
Be cautious about those new ideas.
And Gideon made an ephod [a sacred, high priest’s garment] of it, and put it in his city of Ophrah, and all Israel paid homage to it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and to his family. – Judges 8:27, Amplified Bible (AMP) The law of unintended consequences teaches that, no matter how… Continue reading Be cautious about those new ideas.
Here’s the secret to overcoming your enemies.
…You can not stand before your enemies until you take away from among you the things devoted [to destruction]. – Joshua 7:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Many, many Christians lead defeated lives. They often question their faith because rarely, if ever, do they see God actively working to help them overcome great obstacles. Rather than experience… Continue reading Here’s the secret to overcoming your enemies.
Promises, promises. Make sure you keep yours!
When the Angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the Israelites, the people lifted up their voice and wept. – Judges 2:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) God never fails to keep His promises, but we often do. When we do, our bad choices can lead to lifetimes of consequences. In the latter part of… Continue reading Promises, promises. Make sure you keep yours!
Who is God to you? A crutch, or a cornerstone?
And you and the Levite and the stranger and the sojourner among you shall rejoice in all the good which the Lord your God has given you and your household. – Deuteronomy 26:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) For many, many Christians, God is afterthought. Their prayer life is almost non-existent. They rarely read the Bible. They may or may not… Continue reading Who is God to you? A crutch, or a cornerstone?
It’s natural to fear being the “go-to guy.”
Be strong (confident) and of good courage… – Joshua 1:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) A friend of mine’s mother passed away not long ago. As we were talking about her home-going to Heaven, he mentioned to me that his mother was the last, close connection he had to her generation. “With her passing,” he said, “it… Continue reading It’s natural to fear being the “go-to guy.”
BEST OF TQFG: Are you happy with the manna God has provided for you?
We hope you enjoy this re-post from August 10, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team While the meat was yet between their teeth, before it was consumed, the anger of the Lord was kindled against the people… – Numbers 11:33, AMP I was driving home the other day, thinking about my real… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Are you happy with the manna God has provided for you?