Trust in the Lord with all my heart. Oh, that I would trust my God. Lord, that I would trust You, that You are leading me. My life may look quite different from those around me. It may look quite different from those in and of the world. It may look quite different from Christians…
Posts Tagged with living by faith
To Walk With God
There’s one thing I want, really. It’s simple. It’s straightforward. It’s everything. It’s profound. I want to walk with God. Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9). Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:24). David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). In their lifetimes, these men stood out. They gave up the world. They…
Seek God First
Let me not lose sight of all You’ve taught me about Your provision. Nothing takes You by surprise. No matter what my circumstances, and no matter how things change, nothing takes You by surprise. And You don’t change. You are faithful. You are my provider and You provide regardless of what this world shouts at…
Serving and Helping
Philippians 2 speaks to me: being poured out and laying down my life for others — not just unknown others like in some form of ministry, but others who are right under my nose. It’s easy to imagine going or actually going on a mission trip or to some ministry or to church and serving…
Leaning, Straight Paths, and Trust
I got caught. I did it again. I leaned on the wrong thing. And I didn’t even realize it. I was listening to someone the other day who, in the midst of his monologue, brought up Proverbs 3:5-6. It’s one of my favorites. I’ve very often quoted it, admonished others with it, and prayed through…
Dwelling Places
The dwelling places of the Lord are lovely (Psalm 84:1). So often I want a lovely place to go, to rest in, to find refreshment. This world is not restful. There are beautiful places. There are retreats to be had, but the day to day, the demands, the trials, the work are constant. This is…
A Willing Spirit
Sustain me with a willing spirit. (Psalm 51:12 NASB) I know the Lord sustains me. I know this because I would not be here otherwise. He’s sustained me through everything — good and bad. Knowing that He’s sustained me isn’t the problem. My problem seems to be with the willing spirit part. On the one…
Good Things and Dwelling With God
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly Psalm 84:11. God has it all taken care of, all my worries and concerns. I praise, I sing for joy, and I dwell in His house. He shields me,…
Jesus Reclined
…and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth, and kill Him. But they were saying, “Not during the festival, lest a riot occur among the people.” Now when Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she…