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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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When You Fail to Walk in the Light
[Guest post by Glee: I love Glee’s bravery to share this story on Devotional Diva. I know it’s hard for many women to talk about their interfaith marriages. And it can be even harder to admit your sins publicly. Thank you, Glee, for being so open in order to help spur other women forward!] “The light of the body is the eye, therefore when thine eye is single thy whole body is also full of light. But when thine eye is evil, thy body is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light that is in thee be not darkness.” Luke 11: 34, 35 My husband and I have an…
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Wait on the Lord
[Guest post by Samantha Godette: When I received this post from Samantha, it was something I really needed to hear at the time. I love how the Lord can provide inspiration like this at just the right moment! If you’re waiting and wanting for something, this is for you.] Over the past few years I have been fighting, fighting and fighting for something I thought should be mine (something monetary). I knew I deserved it but couldn’t figure out why God didn’t see fit for me to have it. I was seriously hurt while serving in the United States army and I have developed severe rheumatoid arthritis. Some days it…
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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…
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Make it Count
[Guest post by Bronwyn Lea: In your prayers, remember Bronwyn’s words: make it count.] I got that lead-balloon feeling on Sunday when our pastor pointed out all the things Paul didn’t pray for in his letters: people with cancer, busy schedules, promotions at work, successful ventures, hard pressed finances, strained relationships…. Not that those things don’t matter, or that we shouldn’t pray for them, or that God doesn’t care about the minutiae of our lives, but they weren’t on the apostles regular prayer card. It raised the old question for me again: why do I always find my prayer list filled with immediate needs, when I know that matters like…
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How Can You Make Your Life Less Stressful?
I thought we would just try some new things out for Saturdays. I always appreciate your input, so please let me know if you’re enjoying Saturdays (or maybe not enjoying them so much!) This week, I wanted to give you something to think about. Due to my family’s move, this week has been so stressful. So I resolved to do something to change that, and I invite you to do the same! How can you make your life less stressful? If you would like to share, leave a comment below or on our Facebook page.
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Game Changers
[Guest post by Cassidy Cantrell: I love how Cassidy is not afraid to share the sins within her story. By doing so, she gives us all an honest story for modern Christian 20-something’s. Thanks Cassidy!] Today is my 25th birthday. On this quarter century milestone, I find myself reflecting on the first half of my twenties and realizing I’ve lived with anything but intention, and even less so, conviction. I can think of only two right decisions I’ve made during this season of my life. In retrospect, I can thank God for these “decisions” since they were probably due to his grace preventing anything truly detrimental from…
