(NASB) Psalm 37:8-9 “Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. 9 For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.” As with any inheritance we must wait for it. “…they will inherit the land.” We can be assured that […]

Cease!  Desist!  Don’t do it!  Stop!  Forsake!  All are strong admonitions and warnings and they come from God and His word. These words are not yellow signal lights to slow down or to proceed with caution.  These words are red signal lights to cease and to stop! This devotional has been considering the word “fret”.  […]

What is causing you to fret, to worry, and to be anxious this day?  According to the dictionary fret: 1. To cause to be uneasy; distress; vex.  2.a. To gnaw or wear away. b. To produce a hole or worn spot in; chafe; corrode. None of those definitive words appeals to me, do they you?  […]

God has committed Himself to the followers of Jesus Christ.  He asks us to commit our way to Him, to trust Him (NASB) Psalm 37:5-6 “Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it, 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light And your judgment as the […]

Red Letter Day Attribute of God ~ Faithful   Knowing something about God is only knowledge.  Knowing Who God is, something about God Himself, means so much more than sentimental knowledge.  To know God is to experience His attributes for ourselves in our day to day living. With this in mind consider the following Scriptures […]

  (NASB) Psalm 89:1-2 “I will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth. 2 For I have said, ‘Lovingkindness will be built up forever; In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness.’ ”

When many people see the above initials they think of the ‘god’ Mercury and how that floral company swiftly delivers flowers. Would you like a bouquet which is always fresh and alive in your life? Going to God’s word and putting another definition on those initials: Fret not — Trust in the LORD and do […]

(NASB) Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” What a promise!  God will give you the desires of your heart!  What do you desire? To play a better game of tennis, golf, futball (soccer) or excel in another sport? Perhaps you desire to live in […]

Psalm 37 begins with “Do not fret…” then is quickly followed by “Trust in the LORD and do good.” (NASB) Psalm 37:3b “…Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.” Aren’t we to live each day where we are and cultivate, nurture…faithfulness? One facet of the fruit of the Spirit is ‘faithfulness’.  (Galatians 5:22) God is […]

Whatever is going on in your life – God’s word tells us that we are to trust Him! Whatever is going on in your country – God tells us that we are to trust Him! Whatever is going on in the world – God’s word tells us: trust Him! How are we to live in […]