Verses: Matthew 11:28-30 says “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, … Continue reading those who hope in the lord will renew their strength
Category: devotionals
truths to speak over ourselves
Earlier this week we talked about truths to speak over our homes and our officers. Those were easy. I always pray for my officer and his safety and the protection of first responders everywhere, especially in this trying climate. But it's also important for us to speak truths over ourselves. I know that personally I … Continue reading truths to speak over ourselves
speaking truths over our officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers
the one who watches over you will not slumber
Verse: Psalm 121 says "I look to the mountains-does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let you stumble, the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over … Continue reading the one who watches over you will not slumber
speaking truths over our homes
Have you been following along with Allison from Wives on Duty lately? She had a nightly story time on her Facebook page (find it here) featuring her new book, Because I'm Suitable. I've absolutely loved this time as a community and the wisdom Allison speaks. The other night we were talking about our homes being … Continue reading speaking truths over our homes
my power is made perfect in weakness
Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 says "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." Devo: It might seem weird to highlight weakness when we talk about … Continue reading my power is made perfect in weakness
no longer two but one
Verse: Matthew 19:6 says "Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” + Mark 10:9 + Ecclesiastes 4:9 Devo: My officer and I just got back from a fun weekend away at the shore, and I'm glowing with happiness after all of that extra time … Continue reading no longer two but one
and god saw that it was good
Verses: Genesis 1:31 says "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!" Romans 8:28 says "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." Psalm 100:5 says "For the … Continue reading and god saw that it was good
come to me, and i will give you rest
Verse: Matthew 11:28 reads "Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." + Isaiah 40:28-31 reads "Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths … Continue reading come to me, and i will give you rest
come as you are + fall into his arms
Verses: Psalm 139:13-14 says "For you created my inmost being, you stitched me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your words are wonderful, I know that full well." Romans 8:39 says "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate … Continue reading come as you are + fall into his arms