Several weeks ago I put a box in my Instagram Story asking for yalls go-to verses for trying times. There were so many great ones I decided to compile the top 10 for easy access. Save them for a time you need them! I know the world is a dark place right now, and often … Continue reading top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
Tag: comfort
gratitude + grief
Tonight I sit in bed, wrapped up in my officer’s old academy sweatshirt, and begin winding down with some tea and plans to watch tv. I glance down at my mug and the word embezzled on the side. Thankful. After the tragedy in Honolulu today-and lately what seems like daily tragedies of some sort or … Continue reading gratitude + grief
be still + know
Verse: Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 37:7 says “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Devo: The other day I went for a walk with the dog, just as I do every single morning. We started out down the sidewalk in our neighborhood, and as … Continue reading be still + know
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
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
let me stay and rest, in your holiness
Verses: John 10:28 says "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." + Psalm 4:8 says "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone Lord make me dwell in safety." Devo: I love the feeling I get during worship at church. … Continue reading let me stay and rest, in your holiness