I will hide in my GOD.
He gives me safety from the evil around me.
He is everywhere watching and seeing everything.
He tests the righteous and the evil.
Because He is righteous, He loves those who make the right choices and they will see Him.
Sunday Psalms are the Psalms in my own words. You can click on the Psalm number at the top to read it from the English Standard Version.
Do you ever have moments when something you’ve read in the word many times has new meaning? God’s word is new every morning.
Understanding God’s love for me (and You) is nearly impossible. Think about it. It’s too much. It’s higher, longer, broader, greater, extravagant, extreme, lavish, unconditional, unending… His love is more than the width of His arms stretched out on that cross. If that is possible!
He wants us to know that in this incredibly unloving world His love is always there, always available, always within reach, always… FREE! For Him, it cost his most precious Son. For us it is free. He wants to give it. We cannot earn it. We cannot buy it. We can only accept it. Have you?
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
I’ve written these thoughts in response to week 5 of Deb Wolf’s 52-Week Devotional Journal for Women.
Thank you to Bible Gateway for the links to God’s Word.
In the beginning:
God knew every single thing that would happen on His creation.
God knew He would have to send His Son to save us.
God knew the people who would be faithful and those who wouldn’t. (The unfaithful had already broken His heart.)
God knew Adam and Eve would fall. He gave them choices.
God knew life wouldn’t be easy. He had a plan for that.
Yet, He went ahead and created it all anyway. He already loved us and wanted to give us the best of all that’s His. Which is everything.
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
Have you found yourself in a state of disappointment at times during this unusual season? Are events and normal daily occurrences being postponed or rescheduled starting wear on you? Me, too! So how should we deal with this?
First, and foremost, stay connected to God. How? Read His Word. Pray. Talk to other Believers by calling, writing to them, videos, podcasts… Enjoy His creation by walking, biking, just getting out in some way and focusing on Him.
Are there things happening that you cannot control which lead to a sense of disappointment? Of course there are. Stop trying! Make a list of what is in your control. Be creative! The things I can control, with God’s help are:
Above all focus on how much God loves you! Commit this verse to memory!
“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us.” – Romans 5:5
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
How well do you know God? Do you know Him to be in control, always just, wanting what is best for His children (us)? Do you know His Word, His ways, His desires? Do you know His promises?
Are you absolutely sure He is who He says He is, that He can do what He says He can, and that He will? He does not lie! He can do more and be more than we can begin to imagine.
Do you believe in His incredible love? That He wants what is best for you? The question then becomes why or why not?
There is absolutely nothing like knowing He cares about our puny lives. We are rooted and established in His love (Eph. 3:17). He is not preoccupied, neglectful, or in any way self-centered. We are more value to Him than we think (Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 10:29-31, Romans 5:8). He specifically chose us (1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:10). We are His children (1 John 3:1).
He gave His best, His most loved Son for us so that in the belief of that alone, we could become His most valued possession. (John 3:16)
What will it take? Are you convinced of His love? If so then tell Him. Like this:
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
A Satisfied Spirit 