Day 22 Issue a point in question or a matter that is in dispute Problem any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty I am a visual learner. I really needed to see the definitions of the key words from today’s devotion: issue and problem. Did you notice that issue does not involve doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. Interesting. Too often I invite the emotions of doubt, uncertainty, and difficulty into an issue and…
A few years ago while studying Psalms 139, I was prompted to hop over to The Message translation of Psalm 139:23-24 and compare it to the NIV. I must share it with you. “Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I’m about; See for yourself whether…
Day 20 “Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart“. Psalm 37:4 I have always “delighted” in this verse. It has always warmed my heart and just flat out made me smile. I loved the thought of getting the desires of my heart because I had lots of…
Day 19 When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:18-19 The word anxiety hit really close to home. It perfectly describes me now. My flesh is screaming and my soul is stirring. As only God could orchestrate, I am living out the psalmist words….
Day 18 I hate feeling this way. There is struggle inside and it is eating me up. I have identified the struggle, heard truth, and now after reading today’s devotion know what to do: quit. That is so easy to say. I quit. It is easy until the struggle is right in your face again….
Day 17 I loved that Lysa did well showing grace and living out the Word. I loved that Lysa admitted losing it. Imperfect progress. Yes Lord, imperfect progress. Isn’t that just like the enemy? He comes around prowling low and we squash him, take me out, and celebrate victory. Then when we are off guard,…