We are not to preach the doing of good things; good deeds are not to be preached, they are to be performed.
— [So Send I You, 1330 L]
In my distress, anxiety, and fear, Lord, teach
me to rely on You and draw close to You. Then I
know I’ll be able to stand strong in Your power
and won’t be dependent on my own strength.
(from ODB.org)
If your soul is parched and thirsty
And you feel weighed down by care,
Go to God’s Word for refreshment—
You’ll find strength and comfort there. —Sper
You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. - Psalm 18:28 (NIV)
Our God has fashioned earth and sky,
Sun, moon, and stars beyond compare;
His workmanship we can’t deny—
His fingerprints are everywhere.
— Seals (odb.org, image credit)
The Bible is a record of man’s complete ruin in sin and God’s complete remedy in Christ.
— Barnhouse
Jesus is the only fountain who can satisfy the thirsty soul.
Like an oasis, God’s goodness is found in dry and difficult places. How often, I wonder, do we fail to see His goodness because our spiritual senses have been dulled by comfort. Sometimes God’s gifts are seen more clearly when we are tired and thirsty. May we always thirst for Him (Ps. 143:6). -Excerpt from ODB.ORG
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
— Romans 5:8
Dear Lord, I don’t want anything in my life to
hinder my fellowship with You. You know what’s
in my heart. Reveal any areas of my life that are
not pleasing to You and forgive me. Amen.
— Dave Branon (odb.org)
Life can make me weary and stressed at times.
I want to stop right now though, Lord, and take the time
to quiet my soul before You. Speak to me from
Your Word. Please refresh me. from ODB.ORG
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh
— Galatians 5:13
