Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His Lordship.
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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
What a happy song this is! It speaks, not of a temporal pleasure that is here one moment and gone with the first winds of adversity, but rather a joy that endures the hardest of trials. Where do we find this “immortal gladness”? The source is none other than God Almighty.
Obeying the Prompting of the Holy Spirit — Sherline’s Watchu Thinkin’ Blog
"Obedience is the Key to learning how to hear directly from the Holy Spirit."
Offer unto God Thanksgiving ~ Psalm 50
God does not want our worship; He wants our hearts. He longs to have a personal relationship with each and every one of us.
Summer and Winter
I refused to run to God—I held Him responsible. But God never deserted me. He softened my heart in a most unexpected way....
Vashti ~ A Courageous Queen
The right choice is not always the easy choice, but God gives us courage to do what is right.
Within My Heart ~ Psalm 40
I will not hide God’s righteousness, faithfulness, and salvation in my heart. No way! Those, along with His loving-kindness and truth, must be proclaimed.
Priscilla ~ A Godly Wife
The wife, when she fulfills God’s purpose for her, is perfectly qualified to meet her husband’s needs and to help him be the man God meant for him to be.
Unruly Affections
The bringing of our unruly wills and affections into order will cost us something.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Praise to the Lord, oh, let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him....
The Abundant Heart 