peace, be still

 

When the storms of life are raging, let your heart be quieted by the words of Jesus:

“Peace, be still.”

There's no need to fear when the creator of the stars is in your boat.

Trust that he has the power to calm every storm and every heart.

Even the wind and sea obey him.

Jesus heals the brokenhearted

Jesus has good news for you.

He wants to heal your broken heart.

He wants to set you free from the things that hold you captive.

He wants to open the door of your prison, so you can walk out into freedom.

He wants you to know that God loves you, and if you open your heart to him, you will see his favor changing your life.

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Jesus read from Isaiah 61 when he was handed the scroll in Luke 4:18.

"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor..." Isaiah 61:1-2a ESV

He astonished the people in the synagogue by saying, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

if you truly believe

You have to admit, Jesus said some pretty wild stuff.

He also did some wild stuff, too.

Because he didn't have to believe.

He knew.

And he had the power to prove it.


Always remember that your words have power.  -  Mark 11:20-24

Hiding Place

Psalm 32:7 — You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. (BSB)

PRAYER Lord, you are my hiding place, my safe place. Guard me from everything that is coming against me and wrap me in the assurance of your victory in my life. You are my rescuer, and I hide myself in your arms.

Psalm 32:7 on BibleHub

Postscript: The Hebrew word translated as "hiding place" is cether, Strong's number H5643.

Bind My Wandering Heart

Forgive me, Lord, for defining my value by anything other than your fierce and tender love for me.

My worth does not come from what others think of me —nor whether they think of me at all— but that you love me so deeply that I was worth all of your pain.

You see me as beautiful, precious, beloved, cherished, and worth dying for.

Bind my heart to yours, Jesus, with your sweetness, your tenderness, your affectionate and eternal love, and keep it safe from wandering off.