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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Devotional thoughts for the Advent season
Thursday, December 9th(NOSE) Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do love all the brothers and sisters throughout Macedonia. But… Continue Reading “9. PEACEFULLY MIND (OUR OWN BUSINESS)”
Wednesday, December 8th(MOUTH) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Be still,… Continue Reading “8. PEACEFULLY HUSH”
Tuesday, December 7th(EARS) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. ~ James 3:17-18… Continue Reading “7. PEACEFULLY LISTEN”
Monday, December 6th(EYES) I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Psalm 4:8 (NRSV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.… Continue Reading “6. PEACEFULLY REST”
Sunday, December 5th Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace— in peace because they trust in you.Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.Isaiah 26:3-4 (NRSV) Light the first candle of Hope and the second candle of Peace. As I was looking… Continue Reading “WEEK TWO: RAYS OF ADVENT PEACE”
Friday, December 3rd(HANDS) Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you…for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. ~ Psalm 63:3,7-8 (NRSV) Do not… Continue Reading “5. CLING FAITHFULLY TO HOPE”
Thursday, December 2nd(NOSE) Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being. ~ Genesis 2:7 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has… Continue Reading “4. BREATHE DEEPLY OF HOPE”
Wednesday, December 1st(MOUTH) Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. ~ Ephesians 4:29 Therefore encourage one another and build up… Continue Reading “3. SPEAK ENCOURAGINGLY OF HOPE”
Tuesday, November 30th(EARS) The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still confined in the court of the guard: Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and… Continue Reading “2. LISTEN QUIETLY FOR HOPE”
Monday, November 29th (EYES) Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. … Continue Reading “1. WATCH ATTENTIVELY FOR HOPE”
Simply Soul Searching 