Author: Joshua
The Lord is our strength
The Lord is our strength. He sustains us in our waiting season. When we grow weary the Lord gives us the strength to carry on. He gives us the will to go one when we feel like giving up. We have the Lord in us and he gives us the ability to overcome our challenges Read more
Lean on God
Another shorter one this time. When I am thinking about God and his plan I am awed by his love and his compassionate view of us. When God looks at us he sees his children. God shows us love despite our tendency to disobey him. Because of how much God loves us we can trust Read more
Peace and surrender
When we surrender to God we, gain the peace of his presence. He is a comforter and a bringer of rest. What’s more he is faithful in all things. The Lord uses the waiting seasons of our life in order to refine us into being more like him and when we lean into him we Read more
Waiting on God
As I wait on God I’ve learned how to dwell on his presence. I’ve also learned to see God’s pace and I’ve learned to have peace in God’s timing. Earlier this year I struggled with depression and anxiety over my future. I had not been giving God the time and had been growing impatient with Read more
Lining with expectation
Just a shorter one this week. I am reflecting on on my journey this year. I have learned to be paitent with God and to both dwell in the present while also looking with expectation. I live by faith and show the power of God’s love. I live my faith through trusting God and also Read more
Be the Beacon
We are the Beacon of light that shines God’s love on the World. God calls us to show his love the world around us 2 Corinthians 5:20 tells us that we are ambassadors for Christ, we are to call the world to reconcile with God (2 Cor 5:20). We must be the bright spot in Read more
Patience in God’s plan
One of the Fruits of the Spirit is Patience. God acts outside of our time frame and is not bound by time, it can seem like he is not acting fast enough. In today’s world we often long for instant gratification, and sometimes we project that mindset onto God. We find ourselves looking for God Read more
Our purpose in God’s body of believers
Often I find myself worried about my life purpose, however recently God has been reminding me that my most important purpose is what I can do for his kingdom in smaller ways. Things like encouraging my fellow believers, serving others and showing God’s love to others around me. God wants our full trust, he asks Read more
Listening to God
When we seek God we must listen to his voice. I am currently trying to learn how to hear God’s voice. I am currently trying to learn how to clearly hear God’s voice. I am trying to look to God. The Holy Spirit speaks God’s will for our lives and he gives us God’s will Read more
The Fruits of the Spirit
This last Sunday we talked about the fruits of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23 talks about the fruits of the Spirit. As I have learned to wait on God, I have learned that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are a essential part of learning to wait on God. The Fruits that I feel the need Read more