Category: Promises of God
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But God Did Not Give…
David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 1 Samuel 23:14 These “but God” verses just floor me every time! Today, let’s look at another famous “but God” moment, 1 Samuel 23:14. Prior to…
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But God Intended…
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20 Ok, if you’ve been reading along since Saturday, you’ll know by now that I’m fascinated lately with the concept of “but God”. We can blame the SAT Prep that I’m doing with…
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3-26-23 Sunday Encouragement
I sank beneath the waves, and the waters closed over me. Seaweed wrapped itself around my head. I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever.But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death! Jonah 2:5-6 BUT GOD… Ok friends, I think I’m stuck on the phrase…
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3-25-23 Saturday Encouragement
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending…
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Peace that Passes Understanding
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Every time I read Philippians 4:6-7 something new stands out to me. I turn there often because…
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Throwback Thursday 3-23-23
Yahweh-Rapha is first found in Exodus 15:26 and follows one of the first miracles God performs in the wilderness. In Hebrew, rapha means to restore, heal, or make healthy. Yahweh-Rapha demonstrates God’s ability to heal our bodies, our individual distress, and our collective hurts as a people or nation. To read more about God’s healing…
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Sticking with the Program
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 Last Saturday morning, God woke me up early. Like early, early. I mean 3 am early. I tossed and I turned and my thoughts ran amok like sheep that refused to be counted. I tried to pray,…
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The Answer is in the Word
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 Sweet friends, the enemy works hard to make us feel insecure,…
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Saturday Encouragement 3-18-23
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 No matter where we go, no matter what happens in our lives, the love of God is constant, the direction of God consistent. His Word provides us with universal…
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Not Lucky, Blessed
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God… Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Though my favorite color…
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