Devotionals
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The Magnitude of Our Gratitude
[Guest post by Sherrie Harris: Sherrie sent in this post that is perfect for this thanksgiving time! Please enjoy her inspiring story of gratitude and grace.] As the girls entered the room, trickling in one or two at a time, their faces shone with gratefulness and possibilities. They began to cry out in unadulterated and uninhibited praise, as the tears of answered prayers streamed down their faces. “God is faithful,” they confessed. “God is faithful!” In 2012, I had the privilege of ministering to and serving women and children in Africa, during a missions’ trip with like-minded servant leaders. Our team traveled to Kenya with the hope of resembling the…
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Letting Go
I recently let go of something that was really, really bugging me. Sometimes, I hang onto issues that are bothering me until something happens that makes me get pretty angry. And then, because I hate being angry and upset…I’m just able let go. And it’s the sweetest feeling. There’s nothing sweeter than letting go. →M
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Hope with Painted Wings
[Guest post by Rebecca Lamarche: This post is a two-fer! First, Rebecca shares a poem. Then, she has an “insight” that is more devotional style. I hope you enjoy Rebecca’s wordsmithery and viewpoint on hope as much as I did!] Hope with Painted Wings From the genesis of forming me inside my mother’s womb Through the exodus from innocence so early in my youth, In the desert of my wandering, I was thirsting for my purpose, And You led me through the sandstorms to oases of Your truth. From every bucket of belief I drew from wells of tainted water, You dipped ladles full of murky thoughts and turned them…
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What Does Your Soul Need Right Now?
What does your soul need right now? Does it need rest? Or a break? Or maybe it needs to just have a day filled with fun. Does it need a change? Does it need a resolution to an ongoing problem? Let’s mind our bodies and souls.
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God is Light
I hope you’re enjoying these little Saturday blips. Today, a quick inspiration and pick-me-up at the end of your week! God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 →M
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Pen of a Skillful Writer
[Guest post by Zimkita Nogela: I love poetry (especially poetry that praises the Lord), and it’s exciting for me to share more with you! Please be inspired and encouraged by Zimkita’s words.] What Type of Love is This Cracked clay deemed pathetic and useless Ridiculously covered with cheap gold Stripped of all dignity and self-worth That was me before you came into my life Wrapped under the spell of people prophesying to love me- Injecting words of sweet poisonous honey Each time they spoke Consequently engraving me into a life of sin Crumbling and yet surprisingly hesitant I came to you Opened my heart and let you in… You penetrated…
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Surrender Displayed
[Guest post by Jennifer Kelly: I love Jennifer’s vibrancy for spreading God’s grace. This is her story about salvation, forgiveness and most importantly, Jesus.] I love it when other women share their personal stories of overcoming grief and pain and forgiveness. It’s like receiving a precious gift when you least expect it. When you stumble upon a story of hope in the midst of hopelessness, healing amidst the pain, or love for the unlovable, it moves you. I grab onto stories of life found in the desert, and bury them into my soul. In a world where brokenness, selfishness, and evil turn up on every street corner, I am need of…
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Home
I wrote this post a week in advance, because I’m blessed enough to be at home right now. I currently live in California, but I couldn’t wait to get back to Iowa and see my family. I was searching for quotes on family when I came across this Home isn’t a place; it’s a feeling. And that’s the little sentiment I’d like to leave you with today 🙂 →M
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Move Forward
Welcome to another Saturday on Devotional Diva! Like I said before, I want to have short and sweet content on Saturdays. Today, I’m sharing a little food for thought. This is a quote I heard the other day and it’s stuck with me. “You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.” →M
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The Power of a Godly Friend
[Guest post by Ozella Morris: Ozella’s story of the power of a godly friend is inspiring. I hope all of you surround yourself with encouraging friends like this!] Malachi 3:16 -Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In His presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared Him and always thought about the honor of His name. We will come in contact with so many different individuals throughout our lives. It’s very easy to make fast friends or to overlook opportunities of true relationships. The Bible lets us know there is true…
