How easy to believe the good plans God promises are the plans we have for ourselves that we think are good. The growth of faith is to set our plans aside and wait for God’s plans to be revealed. From Scotty Smith at Heavenward. “I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. …
I wish I had more of a faith that rests in the peace God provides, rather than a faith that wishes God would fix things the way that I think would bring me peace. From Scotty Smith at Heavenward. “ “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding” …
A prayer from Scotty Smith expressing faith and trust in the Jesus who won our salvation to care for his own in our day-to-day battles as well. “ The Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s. (1 Sam. 17:47) This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not …
Friendship as a trusted and faithful custodian of someone’s story, of being a friend to them through the accumulation of knowledge that might otherwise isolate us. An interesting observation from Sammy Rhodes. The hard work of friendship is entrusting your heart to another and risking your story while at the same time holding your friend’s …
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