17 The sacrifice pleasing to God is[a] a broken spirit. You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God. (Psalm 51:17 CSB) At times we must come before God with a broken spirit. One that has realized that we, alone, are never going to be enough. We are lost and without hope alone. But … Read more
6 So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies. (Zechariah 4:6 CSB) When everything is going well it is easy to get lulled into the idea that it is of our doing. That we were … Read more
3 The voice of the Lord is above the waters. The God of glory thunders— the Lord, above the vast water, 4 the voice of the Lord in power, the voice of the Lord in splendor. (Psalm 29:3-4 CSB) How do we typically respond to a bad storm? With some fear and trembling? I have, … Read more
13 …keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant rebellion. 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:13-14 CSB) Working to keep a scripture like … Read more
17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 CSB) How do you approach prayer? Are you looking to rub the God genie lamp and get your wishes granted? Are you seeking forgiveness for the sin you will commit again and again because … Read more