2 Chronicles 6 Solomon said “Reside here…” God chose This place Promise fulfilled Solomon reigns Arms spread Figure kneels Confession spoken Our truth “O Lord, Holy One…” Pleas spoken, Sin acknowledged Against Him Him only Heaven hear With heart Cloaked in Steadfast love His beautiful, merciful, steadfast love.
Author Archives: Sarah
Do you have a goal to read God’s Word every day?Join the 28-Day Devo Challenge and let’s do it together!For the month of February we will hear from 28 women of faith and have daily giveaways of great resources with one goal of keeping each other motivated to open the Bible every day.
Monday morning washing in His word.
2 Chronicles 2 Solomon’s decisionTo build Holy TemplePersonal palace Stonecutters conscriptedOverseers aplenty King HuramIs asked Great HouseFragrant offerings Bread offeringsBurnt offerings Morning, EveningSabbaths and New moonsAppointed festivals God ordainedFor Israel Honest Question Who Builds,God’s house? Highest heavenCannot contain Who? Indeed.Offerings House Huram answers“He loves…” “Blessed be…”Huram-Abi sent Craftsmen, ArtisansWill come Lebanon forestRiver moved. Great worksBeginContinue reading “Monday morning washing in His word.”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
1 Chronicles 28 David assemblesIsrael’s officials “Hear me,My brothers…” “But God…”Directed otherwise Warrior’s handsBlood-covered Solomon’s throneWill build Chosen sonFather instructed Enduring kingdomFollows obedience Search out…His commands…For possession…And inheritance. “Solomon…seek…”Don’t forsake David trustedRelinquishing control “All this, in writing at the Lord’s direction, he made clear to me – the plan of all the works.” Further directionContinue reading “Monday Morning Washing in His Word”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
1 Chronicles 26 Following the previous chapters outlining the Levitical priests and the establishment of the temple musicians by David and the officers of the army… Pause. David AND the officers of the army appoint temple musicians. My breath catches as I consider the value placed by David on God’s worship. And with him, hisContinue reading “Monday Morning Washing in His Word”
Testimony & WOTY 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about God’s grace, His growth work in me and my family as I look back over the last three years. Each January baptized in deep grief and tears. Is this what was needful to shape me into His fit pot? 2021’s word of the year, Forge was born from anContinue reading “Testimony & WOTY 2024”
Happy New Year!
You know what that means! Yes, it’s my annual free offer to stamp pendants for the first 10 who request their word. 10 on facebook, 10 here on wordpress, 10 on Instagram. So you have multiple opportunities to get in on my stamp party! The first I ever stamped was “Wildly Loved” and it underscoresContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Ducks!
On Christmas Day my sil presented me with a glass jar with a rubber duck glued in the center- he went on to explain they had hidden 200 numbered micro Santa glass ducks around our house! My engineer hubby created a grid… We keep finding them…. 🦆! QUACK!
Ma’am
What do you do with a full heart? My pastor and his wife drove us to Louisiana and back over two plus days- pulling in to my driveway at 1:30 something this morning. Fog-laced highways, Christmas songs, praise music, conversation the background amid return reflections… Before heading out… prayer requests for smooth travels, blessings overContinue reading “Ma’am”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
Christmas haiku inspired by Dwell advent, Week 3 (Rachel Fahrenbach, 2023) Anchored by Your peace Tethered by His mighty joy Moored by my Lord’s hope