Sorrow Seeks to Consume Me Lord, but You are My Joy
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” ~ Psalm 119:28...
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 21, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” ~ Psalm 119:28...
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 18, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
The evening sky burned with the fiery orange of a setting sun like God’s consuming fire melting away the day. Colors were intense. Brilliant. Ablaze. It was difficult to look away as this majestic sight drew me into its glory.
I thought about the Lord … and His abiding presence.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 14, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Christian speaker, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker, prayer |
How great You are, O Lord! You are high and lifted up, exalted above all the earth. I am Yours and You are mine … forever. These things I know. These things I believe — my faith has roots. But, I sure could use some fertilizer.
You pour out Your grace abundantly, but recently it seems like I’ve needed more.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 11, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
Outside my window, the morning frenzy began as multiple sparrows dined at the feeder. They sang. They bickered. They feasted. Worship music saturated the atmosphere of my home as I began my day with Jesus. The Goodness of God began to play: “I love You, Lord. For Your mercy never fails me. All my days I’ve been held in Your hands … ”
I noticed the bickering and chattering had been replaced with silence. Opening my eyes, I glanced at the birdfeeder. I was stunned. All along the iron rods of two shepherd-hook poles, sparrows stood facing the window, their heads cocked, listening. Still. Quiet.
Read MorePosted by Nan Jones | Aug 7, 2022 | bible devotions online, Christian Living, Finding God's Presence, Nan Jones author and speaker |
Lord, You are El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient God. In You, there is no lack. Your sufficiency meets my insufficiency and I am complete — lacking nothing. But on the hard days, I tend to forget this. Teach me to walk in the sufficiency of Your grace at all times.
Your grace is such a blessing — a gift from on high. Your grace strengthens me and bathes me in peace in the unlikeliest of places. Your grace goes before me making the crooked places straight and gives me favor in the here and now.
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