devotional
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History Repeated
Nehemiah 9:16-17 16 “But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. 17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious… Continue reading
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Your Legacy
2 Chronicles 6:8-9 8 But the Lord said to my father David, ‘It was good that you wanted to build a temple for me. 9 But you are not the one to build it. Your son, who comes from your own body, is the one who will build my temple.’ You may be preparing the way for someone… Continue reading
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Be Strong and do the Work
1 Chronicles 28:10 “the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.” Though this verse is specifically David telling his son Solomon to build the Lord’s sanctuary, doesn’t it apply to us all? We may have had a specific plan in mind for our… Continue reading
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For the Lord, Not Man
I’ve decided to post on Wednesdays and Sundays, just in case anyone cares :P. 1 Chronicles 29:1 “The task is great, because this palatial structure is not for man, but for the Lord God.” Remember that, remember when times are hard, when you’re tired, disappointed, even angry, that what you are doing is for… Continue reading
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David’s Response
I have struggled with reading the old testament of the Bible and understanding it and drawing a purpose from it, though I know without a doubt it is God’s word and is just as important as any other part of the Bible. Just this morning God was able to help me see so much from… Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 