Devotional Life With Paul and Jeanne

#469 When Life Is Unfair.    How do you react when treated unfairly? Certainly no one wants or finds pleasurable any such treatment.  Yet we all know that unfair treatment in this world is inevitable.  So when the unfair comes your way what can it be that would encourage you through it, and how might you encourage others you find in that condition? Let’s talk about this right now…. 

#468 Find Your Satisfaction In God. There is an honest to goodness danger in not making God your priority, when you pass by on having a relationship with Him. In other words if not God in your life, then what? And that what can lead you in many wrong directions. How about this when you find your satisfaction in God, then you have a real lasting peace in your heart.  Let's explore that. 

#467 The Temptation Escape. Everyone of us face various temptations in our daily lives. So we shouldn’t be surprised. But when they do come, what is our expectation? Do we feel sometimes there is no escape? God has promised us that He will make a way out. But what does that look like? Let’s see how one man found it….

#466 God Comes First. When we do give in to sin in life, when we blow it towards others, what needs to be our attitude? Even more than hurting others and ourselves, do we really believe that all sin is against God first? Let’s look at the right perspective…..

#465 A witness in your work place.  How would God want to use you to make a difference in the lives around you? As you walk in integrity daily with the Lord, others around you at work are watching. Your character can speak volumes without words. But be prepared to witness when others ask questions about your God. Let’s talk and see what it might mean in our daily lives….

#464 Measuring stick for success.    What rates high on your priorities when it comes to doing the will of God?  And if faced with adversities, does that necessarily mean a set back? When things don’t go your way, what then?  And how does knowing that the Lord is ‘with us’ affect our thinking? These are sincerely important issues, let’s get into them right now….      

#463 Sold To The Highest Bidder. Gods hand is on Joseph even in the hardship he finds himself in, and God is able to turn it around. And even beyond that God can bring peace to our hearts right where we are at, He is bigger than our circumstances. Trust God to bring you peace in the middle of the storm. Call out to Him, He will be with you. He will comfort you. Lets talk about this right now…

#462 Joseph's UBER Ride To Egypt. It is written in the Bible, that God works all things out for the good. We may ask if that includes even the hard things, even the bad, even when we don’t understand what is happening? Yes, the Bible further declares this promise is for those who love the Lord for those called according to His purpose. Let’s see this working in the life of Joseph…

#461. Betrayal Is The Pits.    I have heard it said that, it is not so much what happens to you in life as what you do with what happens to you in life.  We are embarking on the amazing life of Joseph, one of the most beloved people from the Bible.  And I will tell you now to hang on to your hats it is going to be a bumpy ride.  We will not only be seeing the pits and road blocks that can come int...

#460 What Is So Special About Joseph.   Know what makes you special?  Gods love for you and His plans for your life.  Now, does this mean that all will go sweet in our lives?  No, don’t be counting on that.  Jesus is the Love of God and the Plan of God and the world heaped on HIm many sorrows.  In Fact sometimes you can know you are going the right way when you face opposition, even from the close...

#459 The Wrestling Match. I know that there are times when I have wrestled with God, how about you? When things in life seem to be insurmountable, or you see yourself between a rock and a hard place. God knows, and perhaps that situation will cause you to get serious about your relationship with God. Perhaps more serious than you have ever been before, because blessings can come out of such a plac...

#458 Heart Of Compassion. Never forget, God has a heart of compassion for you. He is the God who hears us and sees us and is with us, ready to step into the circumstances of our lives and be our help and to be our blessing. Today we see Jacob in a place of needing the compassion of God. Maybe you are in such a place now or have been in such a place. Today it is time to remember the goodness of God...

#457 Open My Eyes To See. Surely there is much more to see than meets the eye. The Bible speaks of angels and of a heavenly realm, would you like to see them, even a glimpse of them? Well how about an ‘open eyed’ assurance that God is always with you, or knowing that behind the scenes God is working? Would you like knowing that right now, wherever you are, God is with you? Let’s see now how these...

#456 A Man On The Run     Who here has been in a position where your future was uncertain?  Perhaps even more dramatic than that, you have had to move on and the door behind you has been shut?  Today we meet a man, Jacob, in just that kind of a circumstance.  He can’t go back, he must go forward and what he is facing is the unknown. How will God meet Jacob in such a situation, what might the Lord...

#455 There Are No Perfect People.    At times we may wonder how in the world does God get things done through imperfect people, yet He does.  In one way it is an encouragement, knowing that God can use our lives as well, with the imperfections we have.  Today let’s move through some family matters and see the Lord in the background and foreground and all around working through the linage that ulti...

#454 When Unforgiveness Goes Unchecked.    You may not have previously considered this but; forgiveness is a powerful healing tool in our lives. When we are hurt by someone or something, the out comes of holding on to unforgiveness can be long range and the harmful repercussions serious and unforeseen.  This talk is very enlightening, so let’s get to it right now…. 

#453 Be A Blessing. Do you know that by faith you can be a blessing, a blessing that affects the lives of your loved ones? Actually this is something that we can see God commending someone for, and what an encouragement this can be for each of us today. You being a blessing is good and right before the Lord it is an important part of His plan for your life. Let’s talk about what this looks like. L...

#452 Keeping Your Heart Free. Let’s start with some questions for today, here we go; How might you define the term ‘a root of bitterness?’ Where does it come from, how does it affect our lives and the lives of those around us? What do our hearts have to do with such a thing? And how might we end the trouble it inevitably brings our way? This should give us plenty to ponder, so let’s get to it righ...

#451 The Weeds Of Bitterness.    Have you ever had weeds pop up again and again, and then trying to get rid of them can become a real chore can’t it? There can be a likeness here to our own lives. When we refuse to forgive and allow unforgiveness to take root in our heart, then bitterness  will grow and spill out onto others and especially back onto ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at this righ...

#450 Drama and More Drama In The Family.     Some experience the greatest of joys in family relationships.  Some experience the greatest of sorrows in family relationships, and some have both. Yet God is able to work even through the unnecessary dramas of family living that we may get into and yet continue to work out His good will and our undeserved blessings. Let’s see this in the scriptures and...

#449 Staying True In the Moment of Temptation. What might you be willing to give up in order to keep the blessings of God? Or of what value is close fellowship with God to you? You see we can come across a moment of temptation and forfeit our nearness and love for God over some momentary of seeming personal advantage. Today we see an example of this from the scriptures, and let’s find out what we...

#448 God’s Plans In A Mothers Womb.    This is a timely one for our lives today. Thank you for tuning in. We pray that Devotional Life with Paul and Jeanne will continue to bless your life.  The best thing for each of us is God’s Plans, no matter who you are no matter what your current circumstances.  Let’s talk about it right now….

#447 Trusting While We’re Waiting.    Okay by a show of hands, who is waiting on something from God?  If that is not you now, we need to realize that we are all called to wait on Gods timing.  And His timing is always best.  Remember child of God, indeed His ways are higher than ours and the best thing for each of us is trusting in His will and timing. Speaking of time let’s consider that right no...

#446 On The Way To A Marriage.    Did you know that Believers in Jesus Christ are on their way to a Marriage Supper?  And at that is will be the best Marriage Supper of all time and eternity, with Jesus the groom providing everything, including our Righteousness.  Here is an exciting picture of that from the Bible.  Let’s get right into it right now….  

#445 Faith To Leave The Familiar. This is truly a special account, a bride has been found for Abrahams son Isaac, she is being asked to leave her home travel 500 via camel to meet her groom, will she be willing to go? This is quite the step of faith for her. Often God will ask us to leave the familiar in order to follow Him. How willing are we?