Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 NKJV Life is certainly full of issues. Even beautiful flowers can be surrounded by weeds. Jesus puts His law in our hearts, and He can transform our pain and infirmities into joy. Amen.
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Prayer Devotional: Day 201
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. – Ephesians 5:13 NIV My little boy lights up when he is having fun. One of the sinks in a bathroom of my old house in Tijeras had a leak, so my husband and I needed to make a tripContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 201”
Prayer Devotional: Day 173
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13 NIV It is a joy to see my son so easily make friends after our move. Yesterday he said that heContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 173”
Prayer Devotional: Day 114
“I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.” – John 16:28 KJV Jesus prepared His disciples emotionally before He departed. They must have felt sad that He was leaving, and perhaps uncertain of what the future would hold. As I saidContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 114”
Prayer Devotional: Day 113, A Christmas Post
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.Luke 2:11 KJV I remember the day that my son was born. Becoming a mom has changed my life in many ways, and has brought both joy and challenges. Baby Jesus, by coming to the earth, madeContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 113, A Christmas Post”
Prayer Devotional Day 101
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”
Prayer Devotional: Day 100
O clap your hands, all ye people; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. – Psalm 47:1 KJV Joy is possible on a daily basis when we choose to experience the fullness of God’s love for us. It’s okay to clap our hands and rejoice. It is so easy to go about our daysContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 100”
Prayer Devotional: Day 42
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. – 1 John 4:15 NIV We sometimes get caught up in the differences between one Christian demonization and another, but God is love, and if we love others, we are of Christ. God lives inside of us,Continue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 42”
Prayer Devotional: Day 38
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalms 94:19 NIV The Lord is an expert at calming us when we are anxious. He hears us. He loves us beyond measure, with an everlasting love. We have nothing to worry about if we cast our cares on Him. The Lord isContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 38”
Prayer Devotional: Day 32
Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. – Psalms 95:2 NIV Thankfulness can bring much joy to our hearts. No matter how challenging a day we may have experienced, we can always find something to praise God about. Focusing on God’s goodness can restore our spirits and musicContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 32”
Gina (Akao) Decker 