God’s Plan and Purpose

Psalm 57:2(NLT) I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. Psalm 138:8(NLT) The Lord will work out his plans for my life- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. Jeremiah 29:11(NLT) For i know the plans i have forContinue reading “God’s Plan and Purpose”

Divine Encounter or Interaction

Judges 6:12-13a(ERV) V. 12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” V. 13 “Pardon me, my Lord, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Have you ever been at one of the worst times of your lifeContinue reading “Divine Encounter or Interaction”

Choosing Friends

Proverbs 12:26a(ERV) Good people are careful about choosing friends. Proverbs 13:20(ERV) Be friends with those who are wise, and you will become wise. Choose fools to be your friends, and you will have trouble. Proverbs 18:24(ERV) Some friends are fun to be with, but a true friend can be better than a brother. Proverbs 27:17(ERV)Continue reading “Choosing Friends”

Our Words Have Power

Proverbs 15:4(CEV) Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt. Growing up, there was a saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Well, we know that the saying is so untrue. Words can heal or build up; Words also can tear down or hurt. Now,Continue reading “Our Words Have Power”

A Heart At Peace

Proverbs 14:30(NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. A Peaceful Heart – Having inner tranquility and emotional calmness, being at peace with yourself and the world. Characterized by mindfulness, and also Self-Compassion, and Compassion for others.. Philippians 4:11(NIV) I am not saying this because I am inContinue reading “A Heart At Peace”

Wanting The Best For Ourselves

2 Chronicles 4:10(ERV) Jabez prayed to the God of Israel and said, “I pray that you would bless me and give me more land! Be near me, and don’t let anyone harm me! Then I will not have pain. ” God gave Jabez what he asked for. Mark 11:24(ERV) So I tell you to askContinue reading “Wanting The Best For Ourselves”

Compassion

Matthew 9:36(NKJV) But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Compassion(greek meaning) – to be moved with compassion, to have the bowels yearns, to feel sympathy for. Refers to the internal organs or bowels, gut-level feelings, or empathy forContinue reading “Compassion”

Staying Focused

Proverbs 4:25-27(Contemporary English Version) V. 25 keep looking straight ahead, without turning aside. V. 26 know where you are headed, and you will stay on solid ground. V. 27. Don’t make a mistake by turning to the right or the left. Staying Focused – The ability to maintain your attention on a specific task orContinue reading “Staying Focused”