Faith, Family, and Education
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 Some people are naturally hopeful and optimistic. Others are not and become more resentful over the years as they collectContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 335”
Day 321 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. – Proverbs 12:25 NIV There have been times in my life when I have had a lot of anxiety. My anxiety didn’t mean that I didn’t have faith, but it distracted me from my faith. The Lord asks us to castContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 321”
Day 274 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. – Psalms 56:3 NIV My toddler had a fever of 102 degrees today, and I started to worry his cold was something more serious. I called the doctor’s office and they promptly recommended I take him in. It was a good thing thatContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 274”
Day 159 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. – Romans 8:6-7 NIV When we set our minds on God, we can enjoy a lifeContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 159”
Day 156 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. – Hebrews 3:1 NIV When our thoughts turn to Jesus, there is less room to worry about things that don’t matter. In most cases, the things that we worry about today,Continue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 156”
Day 119 The heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the Holy ones. For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings? – Psalm 89:5-6 NIV Whenever I am feeling down, I look to the skies and theContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 119”
Day 18 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:25 Jesus promises us that everything will be okay. Whatever is going on in the world, whatever happens, He always has our back. He won’t let usContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 18”
Gina (Akao) Decker