Hand Picked

Why Did God Choose You in Your Family? God’s Calling is understood by some parents and siblings. Being divinely chosen and set apart within one’s family for a specific spiritual purpose is a calling that is not about superiority but responsibility. A unique heavenly perspective is sustained by His grace. Our willingness to address difficult…

Soul felt it’s Worth

In obedience we do not forsake the assembling of ourselves together to sing. O holy night! the stars are brightly shining; it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till Jesus appeared and my soul felt it’s worth. A thrill of hope–my weary heart rejoices,…

Pray for humility

One soul pridefully prayed while lifting itself above unjust souls. The boast of weekly fasting and tithing premiered its superiority. Standing in a distance was a humbled soul that dare not look up, but remorsefully begged, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” The humble soul was exalted in the parable, while the proud soul…

Sleepless

My heart is weary in the middle of the night. My restless soul awoke to a vivid dream, and without hesitation, I responded in my flesh, not by His Spirit. Angered, with “why this?”  I know my God sees me as His Spirit never departs from me.  Fully awake; I seek He who knows, and…

Heed His Call

We tend to hope that we please others way more than we trust that God loves us. “Do they like me or approve of my passion?” Jeremiah was hated by many and he wrote something worth clinging to. “I am radiant with joy over the goodness of the Lord. And my life is like a…

Sleep in Peace

Know that our Lord fights for us while we are silent and sleeping. The darts and flames shall not consume us. Our Lord has compassion for us. We are established in His righteousness. Know weapon formed against us shall succeed. The Lord guides us continually and what has been stolen shall be restored. We count…