Embrace the Within

Father, There is so much for which to be thankful. And for all those things for which I am thankful, You deserve the glory. You allow...

“Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and...

“Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for [the sake of righteousness] doing that which is...

“Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character...

Establish the cause of the righteous, for you are the righteous God, the soul searcher. God, your wraparound presence is my shield. He...

“Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly...

YHWH has turned to hear the sound of my weeping. My eyes of faith won’t focus anymore. YHWH has taken hold of my prayers. Night after...

Father, There is so much for which to be thankful. And for all those things for which I am thankful, You deserve the glory. You allow...

“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 AMP What is mercy? Mercy is...

“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing...

“Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the [Or humble, meek.] gentle [the kind-hearted, the...

What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways! He won’t walk in step with the wicked, nor share the sinner’s way, nor be found...

He Heard Me I cried out to the Lord and He heard me, bringing His miracle-deliverance when I needed it most. When I had nothing,...

"Growth [is] the only evidence of life." John Henry Newman To be still is to be dead. Standing still in my faith is the quickest way to...

Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Be entwined as one...

"Whatever is your greatest joy and treasure, that is your heaven and your god." Charles Spurgeon Father, There is so much for which to be...

“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the...

"If we live a life of prayer, God is present everywhere." Oliver Holden God wants us to be better, however, all too often we choose to be...

“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard...

Go ahead and celebrate! Come on and clap your hands, everyone! Shout to God with the raucous sounds of joy! Sing and celebrate! Sing some...