Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. –Psalm 112:6-7 Ever dreaded picking up the phone, or reading your messages, or meeting with someone, because you just knew you were going to hear bad news? If so, you’re not … More Monday Morning Musings: Good News
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” — Rev. 2:7 Jesus said these words–or something similar–a lot. In fact, in the book of Revelation, he repeated this phrase at some point in each of his messages to the seven churches. The obvious conclusion is that not everyone has ears to hear … More Monday Morning Musings: Ears to Hear
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Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. –Psalm 116:7 I started listening to the wrong voice again. I started doubting and spiraling into negative thoughts. I was angry, frustrated and confused. “Why?” I asked, “Why?” I was tired and needed sleep. I was sick and…
Awake, aware Watching and eagerly waiting Alive, alert Filled with worshiping wonder Budding, blossoming Winter thawing into Spring Emerging, empowering Hope bursting forth on the earth Released, restored At last, all things made new Jesus, thank you for heightening my senses to the beauty of this moment. It’s a new … More The Awakening
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. –Phil.4:12 Are you content? Right here. Right now. Exactly where you are. Doing what you are doing. Thinking what you are thinking. Feeling what you are feeling. Today … Are you content? Are you at peace? Are you thankful? Are you hopeful? Are … More Monday Morning Musings: Learning the Secret
“And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE” –Ezek. 48:35 You are Jehovah Shammah–the God who is there. The God who is here. The God who is … Present. ~ The God who draws near (James 4:8) ~ The God who sticks closer than a brother ( Prov. … More Monday Morning Musings: Jehovah Shammah
You have searched me , Lord, and you know me. —Psalm 139:1 I have the blessed privilege of spending my life on earth–and throughout eternity–getting to know the heart of God. But as amazing as that is, sometimes it is good to remember … He already knows me. He knows when I sit and He knows when … More Monday Morning Musings: He Knows Me
The darkness was closing in around me. The wilderness had been bleak and threatening before, but not like this. Never like this. I couldn’t see a thing. Each step brought new danger. Each moment seemed more and more ominous. Even the air was heavy–I could scarcely breathe … Hard pressed on every side, but not crushed. Confusion reigned. … More The Gift (v.2.0)
“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” –1 Kings 19:12 Sometimes his voice comes like a mighty rushing wind–and it’s glorious. Sometimes his voice comes like an earthquake awaking our souls–and it’s powerful. Sometimes his voice ignites our hearts with the unquenchable … More Monday Morning Musings: Gentle Whispers
I wrote this poem several years ago in response to a writing challenge using the word “escape” as a prompt. I hadn’t thought of it in years, but while praying this morning had a little nudge to dig it out and share it. Hoping it ministers to someone. No life or situation is beyond his … More The Journey
My sheep hear My voice. —John 10:27 (NKJV) One of a seemingly endless stream of current TV talent shows is called “The Voice.” The focus of this particular show is narrow–they’re not looking for a variety of gifts and abilities–they are looking exclusively for vocal ability. They are looking for “the voice.” But no matter … More Monday Morning Musings: The Voice
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. –2 Cor. 12:9 As I write this, it is late Sunday night and I’m tired. I thought … More Monday Morning Musings: All Sufficient Grace
God is Has always been And forever will be Good He is always for me Always with me And always working all things together for good God Is Has always been And forever will be Worthy Worthy of my trust Worthy of my worship Worthy of my love and of my life God … More God Is …
Love is patient, love is kind. –1 Cor. 13:4 This little verse is loud in my heart and mind today. It’s what I wanted to write about this week. But when I sat down to write, I remembered I had written on this same verse just a couple of years ago. When I reread it, I realized … More Monday Morning Musings: Love is Patient, Love is Kind
“But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” –Luke 10:42 I think about Mary of Bethany a lot. I think about her a lot, because I need to think about her a lot. I need to think about her, because I need to remember the one … More Monday Morning Musings: The One Needful Thing
I’m excited to announce that the Kindle version of the The Key to His Heart will be absolutely FREE for 48 hours beginning 12:01am Saturday, October 20th through midnight Sunday, October 21st!!! Just click this link on the 20th or 21st and start downloading! The book is very devotional in style and, at its simplest … More The Key to His Heart Kindle Version FREE for 48 hours
But because of his great love for us,God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. –Eph.2:4-5 Glancing in the rearview mirror of my car, I caught a glimpse of something that frightened me … My own reflection. It was my eyes that told the story. It … More Monday Morning Musings: He Made Me Alive
“She did what she could.” —Mark 14:8 Some thought it was foolish. Others thought it was outlandishly extravagant. Perhaps others thought she should have done even more. Jesus simply said, “She did what she could.” In a single, whole-hearted gesture of worship, Mary anointed Jesus with an alabaster jar of extremely expensive perfume. That single flask was so valuable … More Monday Morning Musings: Do What You Can
Well, after years of praying and pondering over the stuff swirling in my heart; after more prophetic words than I can count about “the book” I was supposed to write (not to mention lots of random comments from complete strangers); after lots and lots of late nights writing, praying, researching, rewriting, and writing some more; and … More Book Release: The Key to His Heart
When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” –Psalm 27:8 NKJV I’d sung the song dozens of times before. But this time was different. This time as I sang the words, I was no longer sure the words were true. This time, there was one line that hit … More Monday Morning Musings: Seeking His Face
Cindy Powell 