What are the “devil’s schemes”? They are vast! His arsenal seems unlimited. He knows our weaknesses from observing us, and he knows, too, just where to strike us to make the biggest impact. Sometimes, he knows us better than we know ourselves, because we can often get blinded to our own weaknesses and vulnerabilities, if … Continue reading Bring it Home!
spiritual warfare
Journal Entry 1/13/18
Journal Entry 1/13/18, 2:10 p.m. Five days ago my husband professed to me that he had trusted Jesus Christ to be Lord of his life, and that he had given his life over to the Lord. The following day I was battling fear in my mind and heart. What if this is not the real … Continue reading Journal Entry 1/13/18
Battle for the Mind
We are in a battle, and the battle is for our minds and our hearts. Satan is our foe, and he is out to destroy us. So, he will come at us from all different angles to try to break us down, to try to discourage us, to try to get us to give in … Continue reading Battle for the Mind
These Things
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 16 (Select vv. ESV). “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” What are “these things” Jesus said to them to keep them from falling away? Well, first off, He spoke “these things” during the Passover Feast with his disciples. Jesus … Continue reading These Things
A Battle with Fear
Do you battle with fear? I did for a good portion of my life. Since I was abused as a child, by an angry father, I was afraid pretty much all of the time then. And, throughout my adult years, I also battled with fear, because I did not understand the sovereignty of God over … Continue reading A Battle with Fear
What’s the Plan?
Just because Jesus set us free from bondage to sin does not mean we will never be tempted to sin again. We will! Even Jesus was tempted of Satan, yet he never gave in to any temptation. He was without sin. But, not us. So, what do we do when we are tempted? Better yet, … Continue reading What’s the Plan?
Stay Awake!
Saturday, November 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Just Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16:13-15 (NASB). And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of … Continue reading Stay Awake!
The Right Way
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, Lead Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 28 (Select vv. NASB, ESV and NIV). The Proud Crown (v. 1 NASB) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And to the fading … Continue reading The Right Way
Firm in Faith
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 7:1-9 (ESV). Waging War (vv. 1-2) In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah … Continue reading Firm in Faith
Unite My Heart
Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 86:11-17 (ESV). Teach Me Your Way (v. 11) Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. … Continue reading Unite My Heart