The Pursuit Of A Promise

“Whoever wants to know me and receive my wisdom, come and dine at my table and drink of my wine. Lay aside your simple thoughts and leave your paths behind. Agree with my ways, live in my truth, and righteousness you will find.” If you try to correct an arrogant cynic, expect an angry insult in return. And if you try to confront an evil man, don’t be surprised if all you get is a slap in the face!...

In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over 1 sinner who repents. — Luke 15:10 You matter to God you matter to us - have a blessed day and we will catch you back tomorrow!

“Look at that man/woman, bloated by self-importance— full of themselves but soul-empty. But the person in right standing before God through loyal and steady believing is fully alive, really alive. —Habakkuk 2:4 MSG RestoredMinistries.org

When you’re feeling lazy, come and learn a lesson from this tale of the tiny ant. Yes, all you lazybones, come learn from the example of the ant and enter into wisdom. The ants have no chief, no boss, no manager— no one has to tell them what to do. You’ll see them working and toiling all summer long, stockpiling their food in preparation for winter. So wake up, sleepyhead. How long will you lie th...

I have inclined my heart to perform Your statues forever, to the very end! — Psalm 119:112 NKJV RestoredMinistries.org

Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. ~Philippians 1:3-5 MSG

Oh’ the messy and mysterious and deep mournings of the Maundy Thursday... The Greatest and final command of our Lord and Savior ...the sum of the Gospel 👇🏻 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" —John 13:34 It was not just the breaking of the bread and communing with each other on His Last Supper - Jesus then start...

We want God’s direction and guidance, but too often we are not willing to deny ourselves anything or even wait for it. When we allow our own desires, impulses, or reasoning to direct and guide us, we are settling for second best.  We have allowed a “counterfeit comfort” to step in. We think that the counterfeit is more powerful than the Great Comforter; and that insults and grieves God.  We are fi...

God’s love is meteoric, his loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, his verdicts oceanic. Yet in his largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks. —Psalm 36:5-6 MSG

How? you ask. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God. - 2 Corinthians 5:21 MSG Happy Holy Week!

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. —Psalm 10:4 KJV

Somedays we may feel weak, unsteady and weary; but Everyday we have a strong, steady and mighty God! Let God handle it and renew your weak and weary soul. "I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you.’ Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you." -~Isaiah 41:10 MSG

God is good to one and all; everything he does is soaked through with grace. —Psalm 145:9 MSG

Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. - James 1:12 Message

And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish agai...

But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needi...

Love never gives up on people. It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits. (1 Corinthians 13:7 ERV)

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel." ~Proverbs 12:15

Do you depend, trust, and rely, fully on God? In both the good and the bad times? What God can accomplish in and through you depends on how much you are willing to let Him. My help and glory are in God —granite-strength and safe-harbor-God— So trust Him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for Him. God is a safe place to be. —Psalm 62:7-8 MSG

As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. —Ephesians 4:16b (NLT) "Isolation breeds deceitfulness; it is easy to fool ourselves into thinking we are mature if there is no one to challenge us." Be sure to connect - even through technology if your area can’t due to Covid. We need each one to do their special...

You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow, Say this: “ GOD, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day...

Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the Fowler ‘s; the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. — Psalm 124:7-8 KJV

Don't let your attention shift from the real needs of today to the unrealized fears of tomorrow. God already knows the issues you are facing today. He hasn't left. He hasn’t forgotten you. He is right there. Stay present in His presence. God will meet each and every need. Stop worrying and let Him take care of it! ~XXOO Michelle "So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomor...

Not all good things are God things - but if we keep seeking the Lord we shall not want just any ole good thing - we will want for nothing - always being content in His will for us! They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. — Psalm 34:10

No more cramped spaces ... The Lord has set my feet in a large room! —Psalm 31:8