“Casting all your care upon him, for he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 We need a place to reduce the pressures of life. A personal devotional time can be that place where burdens are lifted. There we can cast all our care upon the Lord. By focusing on God’s sufficiency we can experience His […]
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 We are pilgrims in this world, traveling to a heavenly home that is beyond description. Along the way, however, the cares and burdens of the journey can rob us of our hope and joy. We become […]
“When He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 Jesus after a busy day of ministry in the region of the Sea of Galilee retreated. He needed time to be alone in the presence of the Father. […]
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late…; for so He gives His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 The reasons for not getting enough sleep are many, and some we can’t solve, but the Bible indicates that overwork should not be one of them. Sleep is a gift from God that […]
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Those who have recently come to know Jesus as Savior have an unrestrained joy that is a delight to be around. We rejoice with them, and so do the angels in heaven! New Christians are in love with God and excited about knowing Him and […]