Isaiah 30:1-2 ESV “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh … Continue reading Being Ruled by Emotions
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Passions of Our Former Ignorance
1 Peter 1:14-19 ESV “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’ And if you call on him as Father who … Continue reading Passions of Our Former Ignorance
Don’t Let the Raindrops
An Original Work / January 2, 2020 Don’t let the raindrops Spoil your day. Don’t let the clamoring Get in the way. Don’t let opinions And thoughts of the millions Impact how you’re feeling. Trust God, bow and pray. Don’t let your feelings Rule what you do. Don’t let misgivings Affect your life, too. Don’t … Continue reading Don’t Let the Raindrops
Exchanging Truth for a Lie
This appears to be the third in a series of devotions the Lord Jesus is giving me on the subject of feelings vs. faith, and feelings vs. love for God and for others. “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to … Continue reading Exchanging Truth for a Lie
Winning the Battle
Philippians 4:10-12a ESV I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how … Continue reading Winning the Battle
Dear 15 Year Old Me Tag
Dear 15 Year Old Me “Oftentimes we may wish that we could go back in time and give our former selves advice and words of wisdom. If you could go back in time, what advice or encouragement would you give to yourself?” Quote by Jubilee Meyer. My Response When I was 15, the year was … Continue reading Dear 15 Year Old Me Tag
How God Feels
Ephesians 5:1-2 NASB Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. What does it mean to be an imitator of God? It means we are his followers, his … Continue reading How God Feels
Love for God
Friday, July 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of Love for God. Keep His Commandments (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23-24; 1 Jn. 5:2-3) “If you love me, … Continue reading Love for God