A Happy Heart

“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, 

but heartache crushes the Spirit.”

The discerning heart seeks knowledge...”

Proverbs 15:13-14

“What we feed our minds is just as important as what we feed our bodies.  The kinds of books we read, the people we talk with, the music we listen to, and the films we watch are all part of our mental diet.  Be discerning because what you feed your mind influences your total health and well-being.  Thus, a strong desire to discover knowledge is mark of wisdom.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

My Heart Trusts

“The Lord is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in you, and I have been helped.”

Psalm 28:7

“My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.”  He has promised to be with us in every situation of life... and all God wants from us is to trust His word; believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and hold fast to His many precious promises.  Without faith it is impossible to please Him, but those who put their trust in Him will never be disappointed.”

~ Knowing-Jesus.com

Take Heart In All Things

Ephesians 5:15-20

“...making the most of every opportunity...”

“Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

always giving thanks to God the Father

for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

“When you feel down, you may find it difficult to give thanks.  Take heart - in all things God works for our good!  Thank God, not for your problems, but for the strength he is building in you through the difficult experiences of your life.  You can be sure that God’s perfect love will see you through.”

Hope In The Lord

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”

Isaiah 40:31

“Hoping in the Lord is expecting that his promise of strength will help us to rise above life’s distractions and difficulties.  Do you believe God loves you and wants the best for you?  Can you relax, confident that his purposes are right?  Are you convinced that he has power to control all of life -and your life as well?  Though your faith may be struggling or weak, accept his provisions and care for you.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

God My Rock

God My Rock

Song by Brenton Brown

When my heart is overwhelmed
I will look to You alone
God my rock, God my rock, God my rock
You will stand when others fall
You are faithful through it all
God my rock, God my rock, God my rock

In the blessing, in the pain
Through it all You've never failed me

You are the strength of my heart
You are the strength of my heart
I can rely on You, I can rely on You
You are the joy of my life
You are my song in the night
There is no one as true
Jesus I trust in You

When I've struggled to believe
You have not let go of me
God my rock, God my rock, God my rock
Carried through the darkest storms
You have held me in Your arms
God my rock God my rock God my rock

Closed Doors

“What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts

no one can open.”

Revelation 3:11

Closed doors prevent mistakes. Just because a path is clear doesn’t mean it’s the one God intends for us to follow. Sometimes we won’t have the information we need to make a wise decision, so He blocks the way. The Holy Spirit knows the whole road map for our life, so we should follow Him. 

Closed doors redirect our walk. God won’t leave a willing servant with nothing to do. Closed doors can result in better fruit, more satisfaction, and greater glory for Him. 

Closed doors test faith and build perseverance. Waiting for the Lord is hard, but it’s a means by which we can learn wisdom, patience, and trust. 

Closed doors buy us time. We aren’t always as prepared as we’d like to think. God may temporarily hold shut an opportunity for service until we’re ready. 

Despite the many references to closed doors in this devotion, the real message is that God opens doors for us, and they lead us in the best possible direction. His path is perfect, and if we stay on it, we will live a life of service, satisfaction, and glory for God.

~In Touch Ministries - Charles Stanley

God Fights For You

“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you 

to fight for you against your enemies

to give you victory.”

“Just like the Israelites, we sometime face over-whelming opposition.  Whether at school, at work, or even at home, we can feel outnumbered and helpless.  God bolstered the Israelites’ confidence by reminding them that he was always with them from the potential danger.  We too can feel secure when we consider that God is able to overcome even the most difficult odds.”

~ Life Application Study Bible