Lael Johnson
@beadgold
Retired cat lady and life coach. Also a Jesus believer/follower, creative, loves Japanese culture, Celtic music, Pinterest and clean humor, plus other stuff.
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Made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26), each person is a “work of art, signed by God.” The apostle Paul says, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
Sheridan Voysey • Stand Strong: 365 Devotions for Men by Men
Take These Words to Prayer I can do all things through him who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13
Gary Jansen • Station to Station: An Ignatian Journey through the Stations of the Cross
“O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer. . . . No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Ps. 84:8, 11).
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
The Lord told Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Lee Strobel • God's Outrageous Claims: Thirteen Discoveries That Can Transform Your Life (Strobel, Lee)
God always accompanies us on journeys he designed for us.
An insight while reflecting on…
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4
God doesn’t send help. He doesn’t comfort us by saying help is on the way. He goes with us. Just like in
... See more“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) “Do not fear, for I am with you.” (Isaiah 41:10) “They will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do
... See moreJ. Oswald Sanders • Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Maturity Set of 3 Sanders books
I Am Significant • I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of his life. (John 15:5) • I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. (John 15:16) • I am God’s temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16) • I am a minister of reconciliation for God. (2 Corinthians 5:17–21) • I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. (Ephesians 2:6) •
... See moreJon Tyson • The Burden Is Light: Liberating Your Life from the Tyranny of Performance and Success
“If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. As it is, there’s not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we’re not much to look at. We’ve been surrounded and ba
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