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Let Go

Photo by Chloe Si on Unsplash “Let go of what you’re holding on to.” “But I don’t want to let go of it.” “You need to let go so you can come down.” These are words from a recent dream I had that, upon awakening, stayed firm in my heart. It’s the kind of thingContinue reading “Let Go”

The Thick Darkness

Photo by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was. Exodus 20:21 The book of Exodus gives us the account of God delivering the people of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt and their subsequent journey to the land He had promisedContinue reading “The Thick Darkness”

The Lesson of the Driftwood

Photo by Francesco Liotti on Unsplash As a child of The Most High God, I take great comfort in knowing that my life is securely held in His hands. Day by day my Heavenly Father holds my hand and leads me in the way I should go. This is what the LORD says – yourContinue reading “The Lesson of the Driftwood”

Someday Soon

Even though…Yet I will praise Him

A long while back, a friend of mine shared a nugget of wisdom she had heard. Though I can’t recall the exact words she had shared with me, the underlying message of it burrowed itself down into my heart and has recently resurfaced. The message has to do with the praise of our hearts toContinue reading “Even though…Yet I will praise Him”

…but nothing happened, not a sound.

Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. Job 42:2 There is a popular children’s book about a tiny, young cricket who tries his best to chirp a greeting to those he meets along the way. However, with each passing encounter,Continue reading “…but nothing happened, not a sound.”

I Was There (And So Were You)

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke 22:19-20Continue reading “I Was There (And So Were You)”

We Are Not Meant To Be Separated

Recently, a dear friend of mine suddenly passed away. Unbeknownst to her or her family, that particular day would be her last on this earth. While my friend is now rejoicing with the angels in God’s presence, those of us here on earth who loved her are left grieving the loss…grieving the separation. People sayContinue reading “We Are Not Meant To Be Separated”

That Which Awaits

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 For the past several weeks, I have been praying daily for a dear friend of mine. She had shared how the enemy plagues her mind with horrible nightmaresContinue reading “That Which Awaits”

When the Enemy Attacks

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. Genesis 3:1(a) As a child of God, I am loved beyond measure by the OneContinue reading “When the Enemy Attacks”