Romans 12:19 (NLT) “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the Lord.” When we are wronged, it’s natural to feel the urge to inflict punishment on those who hurt us. Many of us imagine revenge…
Month: November 2024
Through the Red Sea: The Difference God Makes
Psalm 136:14-15 (NLT): “He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever. But he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.” This passage is a powerful reminder of God’s enduring love and protection. He led Israel safely through the Red Sea while Pharaoh and his army, pursuing…
The Power of Your Thoughts: Guarding Your Mind to Please God
Genesis 6:5-6 (NLT) says: “The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil. So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them and put them on the earth. It broke his heart.” This verse stopped me in my…
The Joy and Blessings of Fearing the Lord
Psalm 128:1-4 (NLT) says: “How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labour. How joyful and prosperous you will be! Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they…
Letting God Build the House
Psalm 127:1 (NLT) says, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” This verse has made me reflect deeply on life and the many things we strive to achieve. One consistent prayer in my life has been thanking God for creating us to be completely dependent on Him. He designed…