Tag Archives: presence

Be You

Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Each day gives us a new opportunity to sing a new song to our loving Creator. Whatever happened yesterday is over and gone. What will … Continue reading

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Be at Peace

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading

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Be at Peace

Psalm 46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. God is not out there. God is not off in some distant place coldly observing us. God is with us and also within us. God is intimately … Continue reading

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Be Present

Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” WAKE UP. That is what Jesus meant by being “vigilant” for the master’s arrival. His statement is not meant as a threat from a God who just can’t … Continue reading

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Alleluia

Psalm 9:2 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart. Stop for a moment.  Stop. Slowly breathe in.  Slowly exhale. Slowly breathe in.  Slowly exhale. Breathe.  Listen. With  each breath you proclaim your oneness with God. Breathe in, “Yah”… Breathe … Continue reading

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Stop and Listen

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, … Continue reading

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Love Is Calling

1 Timothy 6:7, 9, 11 For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into … Continue reading

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The Love Evolution

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Be reluctant to label anything as “good” or “bad” because what seems “good” or “bad” may end up … Continue reading

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Let Love Shine

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. … Continue reading

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Now Is the Time

Matthew 24:42 “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Jesus wants to jar His audience awake. He wants them to go from spiritual unconsciousness to consciousness. The truth is…many people are wandering around completely unconscious…unaware of … Continue reading

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