Grown in Faith

At times I can almost hear God say That I am with you, everyday Please, won’t you trust in Me That I have things worked out, perfectly So, breathe, get some rest, I got this For I know it all, nothing do I miss I can help you, just reach out Trust in me my…

Just be kind. Even the simplest action or word can make a difference. Today I had sort of a rough day. I had a few people offer me kindness; it helped lift me up. I also had some who were not so kind, which is what I needed least. Friend, God is kind to us,…

Something that has been hard for me to accept in life, is that not everyone has my heart. Although I am reminded not to let that, change mine. There are so many kind and wonderful people in the world. There are also those that are self-centered and unkind too. Or some that maybe are not…

I recently heard a story of a group of church choir members that for varying reasons, were all late for their choir practice. Every single one of them. That day a fire had end up happening in the church, when and where they would have been practicing. Those inconveniences or situations that made those choir…

Christmas can be a hard time of year for some. For even as happiness may surround them, there may be an empty void inside of them. Though they may not have forgotten how to smile, there’s still a longing for that empty seat at Christmas time. We can find some solace for those that believed…

For years I searched for a love, that was always right beside me. A love that would fill the empty void inside of myself. Though no matter how much attention or love that I received from others, it never was fully enough. For the void I felt, could only be filled with God’s love. It…

When I am tried and my body is sore God gives strength, so much more When I am worn out, even as the day begins I know that I can count on Him When things may seem a struggle or a pain He gives me soundness and helps me sustain When I feel overwhelmed in…

Good thing God examines hearts, he’ll be just to judge them accordingly. Haughty hearts, unkind hearts, hearts that intentionally go against God. Those that love only themselves. It can be discouraging on our hearts to love and forgive people like that. Although we are still called to love and forgive them. Pray for them and give…

We humans are complex characters. I have noticed many times I catch myself wallowing in pity, and other times, having a heart full of gratitude. It is in my sinful nature where I find myself with a victim mentality. It is when I look to God where I see just how blessed I really am.…

I recently had to complete a project that somewhat overwhelmed me. It needed to be done and, in some regards, was overdue. It was a project that was something new for me and I was literally learning as I went along. I had gotten to a point where I was stuck. Finally, as though God…