October
Sarah laughed when she overheard God promise her a son at age ninety. Who could blame her? Decades of infertility, decades of watching other women bear children while her womb remained closed, decades of social shame in a culture where childlessness was considered divine judgment. But her
October
I love making you happy - it's one of My favorite things to do. When you delight in Me, I plant My desires in your heart, then I fulfill them. Those dreams you carry? Many of them came from Me in the first place. Trust Me to bring them to life in My perfect timing. – Psalm 37:4
October
Jesus, you understand disappointment - you came to your own and they didn't receive you, offered living water and watched people walk away thirsty. You know what it feels like when hopes are crushed and dreams don't come true. In your understanding, I find comfort.Disappointment settled he
October
David's nephew Abishai was ready to solve the king's Shimei problem permanently. As the Benjamite cursed David and threw stones at the retreating king during Absalom's rebellion, Abishai asked, "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and take off his head" (2 Samue
October
Your weakness doesn't disqualify you - it's actually where My power shows up best. Stop trying to be strong enough on your own; let Me be strong through you instead. My grace isn't just sufficient; it's more than enough for everything you're facing. In your weakness, My strength shines bri
October
God, you are wisdom itself, the one who knows all things and sees every ending from every beginning. You guide those who ask, direct those who seek, and never leave us to figure life out alone. In your wisdom, I find clarity for the choices ahead.I've been paralyzed by a decision that feel
October
Demas had a front-row seat to apostolic ministry. He traveled with Paul, witnessed miracles, saw churches planted, and experienced the power of the gospel firsthand. Yet Paul's final letter contains this heartbreaking epitaph: "Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me" (2 Ti
October
Keep hoping in Me, tired one - I'm renewing your strength even when you can't feel it happening. You're going to soar again, run without exhaustion, walk without fainting. This weariness is temporary, but My power in you is eternal. New strength is already on its way; just hold on a little
October
Lord, you understand righteous anger - you overturned tables when your Father's house was misused, wept over hardened hearts, felt indignation at injustice. You show me that anger itself isn't sin, but what I do with it can be. Teach me to channel this fire wisely.Anger consumed more of my
October
Pilate thought he was being reasonable. Faced with an obviously innocent man and a bloodthirsty crowd, he offered a compromise: "I will therefore punish and release him" (Luke 23:16). Beat Jesus a little to appease the crowd, then let him go. Everyone gets something; nobody gets everything
October
I gave you My very best when I gave you Jesus - I held nothing back. If I was willing to sacrifice My own Son for you, would I withhold anything else you truly need? Everything I have is yours, My treasured one. My generosity toward you knows no limits. – Romans 8:32
October
Lord, you are the provider who knows what I need before I ask. You're the God who makes sure the sparrows are fed and the lilies are clothed. In your economy, enough is always enough because you are enough.I've been restless with dissatisfaction today, always wanting more, better, differen