Faith, Family, and Education
For each one shall bear his own load. – Galatians 6:5 NKJV Parenting is full of ups and downs. My husband and I recently took our son to a park near the convention center in Albuquerque. Our son gleefully tried everything, including a rope climbing exercise, until he declared he was bored. Even though heContinue reading “Prayer Reflection: Day 30”
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. – Luke 16:10 NIV Ten years ago, if I was told that today I would co-own a house, a duplex, a tractor, and a backhoe, I would have laughed.Continue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 161”
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. – Philippians 4:11 NKJV John Lennon said, “All you need is love.” God is the essence of love, so all we need is Jesus! Wherever we are and whatever we do, if we keep ourContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 127”
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV When we trust in the Lord completely and take all our requests to Him in prayer, our lives become more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled. He can work outContinue reading “Prayer Devotional Day 101”
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. – Romans 1:17 KJV My top values are faith, family, and education. What we value determines our priorities. Our happiness stems from living a life that is in alignment with our values. AlthoughContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 58”
Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. – Proverbs 29:20 NIV When we commit to a marriage, we vow to love and respect each other. It is important to say kind words to our spouses. Instead of focusing on small annoyances, we can retrainContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 24”
Day 330 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17 NIV Sometimes I wonder after a long period of illness if God was punishing meContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 330”
Day 317 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. – Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 NIV There is a time to be happy and toContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 317”
Day 275 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. – Psalms 37:5-6 NIV A funny thing happens when we commit to something we care about. Everything falls into place. When we trustContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 275”
Day 235 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. – Psalm 37:4 KJV When we seek the Lord first, everything adds up for us. We don’t have to make long lists of things we want, and monetary goals, because money doesn’t buy happiness. When we delightContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 235”
Gina (Akao) Decker