A short devotion by Cheryl Zelenka“Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) We make the mistake of calling out to God only when we are in despair, instead of talking to Him EVERY DAY. We need His help and guidance all the time, not just when tragedy strikes. Building a RELIANCE on God is a … Continue reading
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that … Continue reading
“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NKJV) “And … Continue reading
“I will bring the one–third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one will say, ‘The Lord is my God.” Zechariah 13:9 (NKJV) It is so hard to see those we … Continue reading
I pray that these words will encourage you to trust in the POWER and the LOVE of GOD. Blessings to you, dear one! Cheryl . Continue reading
Blessed Savior, I thank You for Your never-ending love. Today, I offer up a prayer for those in need of Your help. Bless them with words of encouragement and grant them strength. Please hold their hand and guide them. Let them feel Your presence. Walk with them throughout their day and grant each one the … Continue reading
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” John 5:14-15 (NKJV) How can … Continue reading
“We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.” Oswald Chambers “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NAS) When you approach the throne of God, you should do so with confidence. With praise and a thankful heart, share your prayer requests with your Father. However, you should be aware of any … Continue reading
IT IS PERSONAL ISAIAH 54:5 For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth. You are the love of my life. You are the Lord of my life. You care for and nourish … Continue reading
This week, ask God to reveal Himself in ways you had not noticed before. Thank Him when He does and rejoice in everything that reflects Him and the wonderful, indescribable gift of His Son. Take time to enjoy His presence and pray for opportunities to share His love with others. Continue to pray for … Continue reading
FREEDOM Without Condemnation John 8:10-11 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” When I stand beside you, Lord, Your grace covers me. Stones cannot be thrown … Continue reading
RENEWAL Foot In Mouth Habakkuk 3:2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord, Renew them in our day, in our time make them known. “Show them, God!” Sometimes I scream this in my mind when standing around people with hardened hearts who do not understand the … Continue reading
The Reluctant Servant Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. Lord, when I was a child, I hated being told what to do. If asked to perform a chore, I resisted, found distractions, or muddled my way through it period. Guidelines felt like punishment. I knew I was … Continue reading
Lord, are you listening? I wake up, and then I live my day in a rush; by the time I go to bed, I honestly don’t know who I am, or what the point is. Sometimes when I talk to you, I feel like I’m talking to myself, but I try imagining you are actually … Continue reading
OVERFLOWING John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” I have been filled with pride, overflowing with love, consumed by longing, brimming with gratitude. Want leaves me empty of satisfaction. Excess leaves me bloated with regret. So why does my heart ride the chaotic range of these … Continue reading
The Seeing Blind Isaiah 59:10 “Like the blind we grope along the wall, feeling our way like men without eyes.” When I am not tapped into the Spirit, I let demands, schedules, and requests direct my steps. I grasp for anything that appears to be stable but am often deceived. Help me reach out for … Continue reading
WORDS OF TRUTH John 14:6-7 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” To be able to see You, … Continue reading
Matthew 6:34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Father God, in Jesus name, we come before You this day and thank You for all that You are doing and have done in Your people, in those who have become Your people, and in this … Continue reading
FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES Psalm 119:63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. There was a time when I followed the steps of those who did not care about Your existence. I emulated their mannerisms, which reflected worldly poise. I am thankful I woke up from this … Continue reading
REMAINING I Corinthians 7:24 “Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to.” I want to shed my current situation. But I know You have called me to be here. The “now” I am experiencing is within Your will. I sense that when I pray for release. You … Continue reading
I AM YOUR CHILD Isaiah 38:19 “The living, the living man, he shall praise You, As I do this day; The father shall make known Your truth to the children.” Lord, I live today as your child. I plan to focus on this identity. Undoubtedly I will be asking for guidance, messing things up, getting … Continue reading
SOMETHING REMARKABLE Luke 5:26 “Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.” Lord, I confess, I have been thinking about how unremarkable my life is. I wake up, I go to work, I try to be a good friend and a loving member … Continue reading
YOUR PERFECT WILL Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and to prove what God‘s will is–His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” So many choices and decisions seem to fill my world, Lord. … Continue reading
PRAYER OF PROTECTION Psalm 91 New King James Version (NKJV) Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God 91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him … Continue reading
THE CALL TO PRAYER RIGHT NOW! THIS IS SERIOUS! NOTE: I would like to add, we should and need to pray for ALL children everywhere at all times. However, we need to really go to town right now for some reason praying for children of the U.S.A. because this is what was spoken to me, … Continue reading
MISPLACED FRIENDSHIP James 4:4 “Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” Forgive me, Lord, for the times when I choose the world over You. With all You have done for me, I cannot believe I am still tempted by the world. Yet I am. I think it relates to … Continue reading
UNHEALTHY LIVING Psalms 38:3 “Because of your wrath, there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin.” My sin is like a wound. When left unattended, it becomes more painful, spreads, and deepens. The damage becomes more difficult to repair. But when I come to You right away, … Continue reading
JUSTICE FOR ALL Proverbs 29:26 “Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.” I want to be heard, Lord. I always want to tell my side of a situation so an authority can vindicate me. But it is You, Lord, who should receive my call for justice. … Continue reading
YOU HEARD ME Psalm 116:1-2 “I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” I don’t need to take anyone’s word for it, Lord–I know You answer prayer. I love to hear … Continue reading
RELEASE ME FROM WORRY Luke 12:25-26 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” Lord, You are my source of strength in all things. How do I forget that Your mighty hand is placed upon my … Continue reading
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