Be intentional about speaking encouraging words to yourself today. Instead of giving yourself reasons you can't, give yourself reasons you can. Instead of agreeing with what fear says you’re not, agree with who God says you are. Speaking life into yourself and everyone else is part of your inheritance as his child. Spend it well. …
Wear your Sunday best. “Since you are so completely loved by God as his child, don't hesitate to wear the royal robes he has chosen for you: compassion, kindness, patience, gentleness, and the humble awe that comes with living in his presence" (Colossians 3:12, paraphrase).
Faithful, Reliable, Trustworthy
I was reading Psalm 117, and was caught by the word used for "truth" in verse 2, "The truth of the Lord endures forever.” The word is “emet," which is also the word used for “faithful,” “reliable,” and “trustworthy.” Often when we say “truth,” we mean our personal belief systems and interpretation of information. But …
Grace to Trust
"Trust is earned." I understand why you think that. You've been hurt more than once, and you're determined to protect yourself. You're not going to put your heart in someone else's hands again. I'm so sorry you've gone through that, and I'd never tell you to go back and put yourself at the mercy of …
Living in Love
I think most of the enemy's resources are spent on getting us to think and act outside God’s love—living in fear, pain, resentment, and self-pity. But I also believe we can bankrupt the enemy by choosing love as our response to each situation that tempts us to agree with something less. Make yourself too costly …
Equip Your Spirit 