Meditations of the Heart

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Whenever we think or ponder about something in God’s Word, we are actually meditating. Our thoughts determine our choices and subsequent behavior; so what we think about is very important. Throughout the Scriptures, we are exhorted to meditate. Joshua 1:8 says that we are to meditate on God’s word day and night so that we can learn, understand and obey His commands. This requires focused effort on our part…

40 Days of Prayer for Overcoming Uncertainty & Doubt

Are you filled with doubt and uncertain about the future? Do you have a tendency to worry or get stressed over the smallest inconvenience? Scripture tells us that when we worry, we demonstrate a lack of faith and trust in the Lord and His sufficiency [...]

The RESTFUL Psalm

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The average person has either heard of or read the 23rd Psalm at some point. Many have even memorized its six verses. This Psalm most likely owes its popularity to the beautiful and colorful picture it paints of serenity and REST [...]

Be Still and Know

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In this fast-paced and hectic world, it’s hard to cease striving, relax and let go; yet this is what we are called to do if we desire to enter into God’s REST. The first two words of Psalm 46:10 are “Be still”. Further study of the word in the original language suggests a command to do ALL of the following [...]

REST is found in God Alone-Part 1

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I’m on a quest—a quest for REST. This is so very important to me because I’ve recently come to realize that REST eludes me because of a driven personality and a need to constantly strive, toil and try to make things work my way. I have done this all my life. But no more; I’m tired of it all…I want rest for my weary soul and body. I want my mind, will and emotions to be at REST and free from the anxiety and stress that accompanies a performance-based and driven lifestyle. I WANT REST and I want it now [...]