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Sometimes, I don’t have time to pray or read my Bible. I start my day without Jesus and forget to include Him later. One day stretches into several as I find another excuse to skip or rush my daily quiet time. Eventually, my devotions just go through the motions. I don’t understand why I feel distant from Him. Before I realize why, everything in my life seems wrong. I am cranky and complain about small details. When God is the first priority in my life, my desires fall behind my love for Him. Matthew 6:33 is, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, andRead More →

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I am impatient and don’t like uncertainty. Waiting brings me feelings of restlessness and anxiety. Knowing that God will create something better than I can imagine does not help me let go. Instead of trusting God, I do whatever I think will fix my problem. I create a bigger mess and more stress. God is the only way to find peace. Psalm 46:10 is“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). It is hard for me to wait or be still. God resolves my unknownsRead More →

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I hear voices telling me I am not good enough. Lies tell me I am a failure and point out my mistakes. They try to convince me that work I do for God will never measure up to His standards. When enough things go wrong in my life, I am tired, or not feeling well, I succumb to these lies. I feel guilty that I have failed again and give up. I can’t fight against these lies alone. John 8:44 is, “…He (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies,Read More →

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Fear stands in the way of my success. Doubt convinces me I have failed before I start. Anxiety keeps me from trying something I can achieve. I want to share my story with others, but don’t because I am afraid. Even though I know God wants more from me, fear keeps me from going forward Psalm 56:3 is, “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). I can walk away from fear by trusting in God. He gives me strength and courage to finish what I start. All I have to do is trust God.Read More →

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Most people think submission is weakly giving in. Deep down, I hate submitting to others and would rather do what I want.  I know His ways are nothing like mine and I should trust He knows the best for me. Instead of surrendering my will to Him, I stubbornly hang onto my wants.  I end up stressed and unhappy if my desires are not met. Job 22:21 is, “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). On my own, I keep holding on my selfish ways. As I spend more time withRead More →