Stopped in my tracks imagining what this looks like. Purity. Words without lies. Feel as though you have no one you can trust? Wonder who loves you enough to continually speak what is true, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy? Wisdom that is from above.Continue reading ““Wisdom that is from above is first pure.” James 3:17″
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“The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:20
Vengeance is the Lord’s. And what a great mercy it is. For who of us is up to the task of doling out God’s omniscient wrath? I feel it. When it heats up the back of my neck. Defensiveness, retaliation when someone acts or speaks evil things. Someone needs to teach them a thing orContinue reading ““The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:20″
“But He for our profit.” Hebrews 12:10
When we were kids, we knew what was coming. A disappointed look, a twisting of the ear, a shout all the neighbors could hear. Some of us felt the sting of a belt. Others took the fear of no one really caring. Hide not from the chastening of the Lord. Unlike our earthly guardians whoContinue reading ““But He for our profit.” Hebrews 12:10″
“If anyone thirsts, let them come to Me and drink.” John 7:37
Is your soul dry? Come sit with the Holy Spirit. For He is able to quench any thirst. No matter the earthy loss, Jesus fills abundantly—more than we could ever think or ask. In fact, that is His whole intent. Israel crossed the desert doubting God’s provision and so never experienced the promised land. Wander notContinue reading ““If anyone thirsts, let them come to Me and drink.” John 7:37 “