Waiting can be hard. The Word instructs us to wait. I was reading my devotional the other day and came upon this definition of wait. The Hebrew word for wait is not a passive, boring waiting that tempts you to sleep and slumber. No, the Hebrew word for wait is qavah. It is an active word that means to wait, look for, hope, expect, look eagerly for, to lie in wait for, to linger for, to collect, bind together, or to be collected. The first time this word shows up in the Bible, however, it was not people who waited, Read More
Psalm 91: Prayer of Protection
Psalm 91 is a prayer of protection. This is part of your heavenly armor (Ephesians 6:13-20). You can rest in God’s assurance. Pray Psalm 91 daily and watch God keep you safe and secure. When the enemy is seeking someone to devour, don’t let it be you. Here is the Psalm in the Passion Translation (TPT). When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai, you are hidden in the strength of God Most High. He’s the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence. He will rescue you from Read More
Mindset Mondays: Five Ways to Achieve Godly Rest
Rest is an important part of your business and ministry, especially if you want to maintain a work-life balance, spiritual renewal, and overall well-being. Psalm 37:7 tells us to, “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him”. Here are five practical ways to integrate rest and spiritual reflection into your busy schedule: Schedule Regular Sabbath Rest: Set aside a specific day each week as your Sabbath, dedicated to rest, worship, and spiritual rejuvenation. Honor this time as a sacred gift from God, refraining from work-related activities and focusing on personal renewal and connection with God and loved ones. “Remember the Read More
Eternity: No Time Like the Present
God put Eternity in our hearts. There is no time like the present time to start searching for your divine purpose. Take a few moments today to think about God’s plan and call on your life. We are called and appointed to a God-given assignment. Even when we think that time is not on our side; we can be assured that eternity is. Psalm 139:14 states, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” God took the time to put every piece needed inside of us so that we can complete Read More
Mindset Monday: Building Resilience through Faith
Resilience-building exercises integrate your faith principles and practices. We need resilience to continue to be strong in the Lord, especially on those days when nothing seems to be going right, and those fiery darts keep on coming. Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. Over the past couple of weeks, especially with the storms and tornados, so many people are faced with challenges in a multitude of areas. We build resilience through exercising our faith. The Apostle Paul Read More
Fun Facts: Celebrating Mother’s Day
This Sunday, May 12th, is Mother’s Day in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate mothers and give them special gifts. Here are a few fun facts about Mother’s Day: Origin: Mother’s Day as we know it today was first celebrated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was established by Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her own mother, Ann Jarvis, and all mothers for their sacrifices and contributions. First Celebration: The first official Mother’s Day was observed on May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Official Recognition: Mother’s Day was officially Read More
