Romans 1:1-6 NIV Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness … Continue reading Sacrificial Love
Encouragement
I Appreciate You!
Bringing it to Completion Philippians 1:3-6 ESV I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a … Continue reading I Appreciate You!
Thank You for Your Prayers
I want to give a special thank you this morning to everyone here who prayed for me yesterday. I definitely felt your prayers, and I appreciate them greatly. Reference: My blog post from yesterday: https://runwithit.blog/2018/07/07/o-lord-my-strength/ I am doing so much better today. Praise Jesus! And, this morning the Lord Jesus woke me with this song: … Continue reading Thank You for Your Prayers
Thanks for Being There
As I was reading through many people's blogs this evening I found a running theme among them that had to do with trusting God with our circumstances and with our family members and with everything in our lives. There was so much hope and encouragement in these blog posts. There was so much love being … Continue reading Thanks for Being There
He Who Dwells
His Faithfulness Psalm 91:1-4 NASB He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from … Continue reading He Who Dwells
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hymn Lyrics by Matthew Bridges, pub.1852 v. 3 by Godfrey Thring, pub.1874 Music by George J. Elvey Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless … Continue reading Crown Him with Many Crowns
Pernicious Leeches
To Test Him Mark 8:11-13 NASB The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving … Continue reading Pernicious Leeches
Love for Spouse
As Christ Loved the Church Ephesians 5:25-27 ESV Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or … Continue reading Love for Spouse
Count Your Blessings
This hymn is really speaking to my heart today. Sometimes we can get overburdened by the cares of this world and forget all that God has blessed us with. When we praise the Lord, and we count our blessings, and we don't focus all our attention on the burdens we bear, but we focus our … Continue reading Count Your Blessings
Constantly Abiding
By Anne S. Murphy, 1908 There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King, When peace sweetly … Continue reading Constantly Abiding
