How to prepare your heart for Christmas
Are you ready for Christmas? Instead of focusing on shopping, food, decorations, gifts, and parties, prepare your heart for Christmas. Invite Christ to Christmas and open marvelous gifts from God.
Devotions
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What Happens When You Quit Complaining?
Remember how the Israelites complained constantly on their journey out of Egypt to the Promised Land? It’s easy to think I would have acted differently than they did. But in reality, I still complain plenty. How about you? Do you wonder what happens when you quit complaining?
How to Face Red Sea Moments
Imagine cornered by the Red Sea in front of you and your armed enemies behind. Only a miracle could save you. God rescued the Israelites by parting the Red Sea and He provides “Red Sea moments” to teach us to trust Him. When confronted with a Red Sea moment, recognize it, surrender, and glorify God.
How to Trust God’s Plan For Your Life
Are you disappointed when your plans don’t work out despite your determination? I applied for many jobs at the hospital in my town. Even though I was qualified for the positions, why did I not get the job of my dreams? Instead of depending on our plans, how do we trust God’s plans?
God Never Sleeps on the Job
I stare at the ceiling, breathe deeply, and try to relax. At 3:15 AM, negative thoughts swirled around in my wide-awake brain. Fears of being old and alone haunted me nightly. One sleepless night, I searched the psalms for comfort. I found Psalm 121, where I found out God never sleeps on the job.