“We just want what’s best for you.” Those were the words spoken to me some years ago. On the surface, they sound caring and loving. But as I dwelt on them days later, I realised that under the surface of … Continue reading Selfless Love
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness to all generations – Psalm 100:5 God is good. Once you encounter Jesus and encounter his love and mercy, it becomes crystal clear that God is good. … Continue reading Minute Devotions: God is good.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.Psalms 139:23 NIV Have you ever tried to explain how you’re feeling about something only to stumble over the words? Try as you might, you just can’t articulate … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He knows your heart
even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. Psalms 139:10 NIV Even there. What a beautiful thought to ponder. Even there, God’s hand will guide and hold us. Even there could be anywhere; the … Continue reading Minute Devotions: Even There.
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”Matthew 19:26 ESV Have you ever found yourself facing a situation and thinking, “this is just impossible? Nothing can shift this?” I … Continue reading Minute Devotions: Anything is possible.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us – Ephesians 3:20 Sometimes I feel like we put God into a box. We … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He can do more.
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91 I love the imagery of God … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He is my refuge
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one – 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV) God is faithful. When times of trouble hit, which they will, He is faithful to strengthen us and protect … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He is faithful
Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. – Psalm 32:10 Life is never going to be without trouble. Where there is people, there will be issues and dramas. … Continue reading Minute Devotions: God’s all consuming love
The other day I woke up with a song in my head. I don’t often wake up with songs playing in my mind, but the song Weep With Me by Rend Collective was playing on repeat. It’s a beautiful song, one … Continue reading He weeps with us.
Reflections by Leila 