Entering a dark room, we see little, if anything, of our surroundings. The darkness overwhelms us and we cannot find our way out. We may walk, but only very gingerly, as it feels like we can trip and fall at any moment. Psalm 40:2 says, “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, outContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
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Up From the Pit
Faint Heart
Where can we go when our hearts grow faint? What or who can lift us up when we are weary? Who can we trust to provide the safety and support that we need? Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to youContinue reading “Faint Heart”
On the Rock
Spoken in the Right Way
My hearing has really deteriorated lately. The audiologist told me that volume is no longer the issue, but rather I am having trouble distinguishing sounds. So I can hear the words spoken to me, but I am having trouble discerning the words. I need people to speak somewhat slowly and articulate their words well. Similarly,Continue reading “Spoken in the Right Way”
Acceptable in God’s Sight
On the Rock
Have you hiked up a mountain to stand upon the highest rock and take in the beautiful scenery below? I have on occasion and have come away each time with a sense of wonder, hope, security, and gratefulness. In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as the Rock. He is the One in whomContinue reading “On the Rock”
He Hears
Rock
Deuteronomy 32:4 says, “He is the Rock; his work is perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!” God is our Rock, meaning He possesses all strength, stability and reliability. He is unchanging and a firm foundation for our faith.Continue reading “Rock”
Reluctant Retiree 