“But Jesus often slipped away to be alone so he could pray.” —Luke 5:16 (NCV) My heart is calling out to you, beloved. Take a deep breath–right here, right now, right where you are–and tell your racing thoughts to settle down for just a moment. Quiet your soul and come to Me. Place your ear on My … More From His Heart to Yours: 5/3/13
The Apostle Paul said he “learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (Phil. 4:12). I don’t think I can honestly say I’ve truly learned to be “content” in every situation, but I think I am finally learning the secret of being “okay” in any and every situation. That’s because I’m learning … More Learning to Be Okay …With Not Being Okay
Time. It seems there is never enough of it. I find myself running late far too often. On any given day I feel like I’m behind on dozens of things. That feeling often carries over from a task level to a heart level. Sometimes I feel like I’m behind in life. I feel like there are things … More Time Is My Ally
“What we do in life, echos through eternity.” —Maximus (from The Gladiator) Sometimes I need to remind myself … This isn’t all there is. Don’t get me wrong, there is much to apprehend here and now. I want to press on to lay hold of the things for which Christ has laid hold of me. … More Eternity
Words. They can be so simple. And they can be so complex. They can give life, hope, and inspiration. They can also bring death, discouragement, and destruction. James says the power of life and death is in the tongue. I believe it! (And not just because it’s in the Bible.) I believe it because I’ve lived on both sides … More Words
It is finished … No matter how far I have to go No matter how often I mess up No matter weak and foolish I feel It is finished … No matter how far you have to go No matter how often you mess up No matter weak and foolish you feel It is finished … More It is Finished
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to him and he will make your path straight.–Proverbs 3:5-6 This has to be one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. Countless little ones can recite it as a Sunday school memory verse. Simple little verses, … More Monday Morning Musings: Where are You Leaning?
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
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
Take a deep breath right here, right now breathe in life Breathe in the glory of his goodness the beauty of his peace and the joy of his presence Breathe in and be thankful It’s a new day and you still have breath Breathe out the … More Take a Deep Breath
God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. —Ecc. 5:2 I had written another devotion for this week. There wasn’t anything particularly wrong with it–it may have even blessed someone–maybe even several someones. Maybe I’ll post it someday and it still will. Who knows? All I do know is this … More Monday Morning Musings: Let My Words Be Few
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” –Romans 8:29 I love Romans 8:28. I mean, I really love Romans 8:28. Sometimes I need to open my Bible just to reassure myself that it is still there. It has to be one of the most encouraging promises in all of Scripture. “And … More Monday Morning Musings: Conformed to His Image
“Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name” (from 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman) It’s been a tough day for some folks. There is no shortage of pain and heartache in the world today. There is no … More Bless the Lord O My Soul
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. –Phil. 1:9-10 Paul didn’t pray that the Philippians would be blessed. He didn’t pray that they … More Monday Morning Musings: Abounding Love
I’ve been writing poems and songs most of my life, but I didn’t really take the responsibility of stewarding the gift of “words” seriously until about ten years ago. I’ve been much more consistent about writing in an intentional way (as opposed to just when the mood strikes) since then. One of the first things … More Can You Hear the City Cry?
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. —Exodus 20:8 I’ve been hearing this verse for over two years now. I’ve been hearing a still small voice telling me I needed to rest–regularly. I thought I was listening. But I didn’t get it. I thought as long as I put chunks of time aside to simply “be” … More Monday Morning Musings: Remember the Sabbath
Just one glimpse~ of your face Just one glance ~ of your eyes Just one touch ~ of your hand Just one touch from you And it’ll be okay Everything will be okay Just one beat ~ of your heart Just one breath~ of your life Just one … More Just One Glimpse
Cindy Powell 