What does it mean to be holy? It’s a question that’s come my way a lot recently. I’ve always just had it in my mind that it means to be like Jesus. It means to be Godly. It means to be pure. I think those things are certainly accurate. But I feel like, for me,…
Reflections
Making Mistakes and Following God
I’m going to make mistakes. We all make mistakes. I don’t like making mistakes, and if you’re anything like me, you don’t either. I don’t like the consequences. I don’t like finding out that I hurt someone. It hurts. And truth be told, it’s humiliating. Can you relate? With so many of the mistakes I…
Created to Worship
“The people are bringing much more than enough for the construction work which the Lord commanded us to perform (Exodus 36:5).” Out in the desert, as Moses led the Israelites at God’s direction, he called on the skilled workers to build the temple so the people could worship. The people were to bring all the…
God Provides Enough
There is always enough with the Lord. There will be enough for you. His ways are not the ways of the world. Do not fear when the enemy tempts with his ways. In this world we have tribulation (John 16:33). We have troubles. But God is enough. He sees us through the troubles. He always…
Go To God
God directed Moses and he followed. Moses did what the Lord told him to do. He put God first and walked by faith. He stood firm against Pharaoh. He didn’t compromise. It would’ve been so easy to negotiate, not hold fast to the direction of the Lord, and at least get some quick relief for…
God Still Loves Me
God still loves me. No matter what I do or don’t do, He still loves me. God so loved the world. He took the first step. He didn’t wait for me to come to Him. He came to me. While I was still a sinner. He came to me first. He came to me when…
Joy Is A Weapon
Joy is a weapon. The Lord has reminded me of this. Years ago, He spoke it and taught it to me. But He reminded me of it a few days ago by reminding my husband. And I needed the reminder. Joy is a weapon. This is so incredibly important to know and understand as believers.…
Is God Enough For Me?
God set Israel apart and cared for all their needs. They didn’t want for anything. And yet Israel wanted to be like the other nations. They wanted both God’s holiness and the ways of the world around them. They fought God. He promised everything to them, if they so chose (Deuteronomy 11:26-29). God provides all…
Chosen, Royal, Holy, God’s Very Own
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). A royal priesthood. It’s been on my mind since I mentioned it in a recent…
Praise In All Times and Seasons
God never says to be sad, or miserable, or irritable, or to feel sorry for ourselves. He only ever says to praise Him and thank Him and to call on Him. He is faithful and good. Our moods and feelings come and go, but the Lord is steadfast. His mercies are new every morning. His…