But He answered and said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.” Matthew 15:13 (NKJV) Jesus told a story about a farmer who planted good seeds in his field. But an enemy came along in the night to sow in that same field weeds. Our heart is like a garden, and our Father is a Master Gardener. He precisely prunes and weeds out everything we have learned that is contrary to His word. Unbelief is a poisonous plant that is bitter to taste and dea

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 (ESV) The battlefield of life can intensify at any given moment. The devil knows his time is short, so his strategy is to wear out the saints. We must learn to fight the good fight of faith when sudden trials come our way. Compounded attacks can wound us and cause us to doubt the Father's love for us. We must be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. How do you think Jesus bore up under the torture of

But the Lord is worthy of trust; he will make you firm and guard you from the Evil One. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (CJB 2016) What have you gone through so far in this year that has tried your faith? Have you grieved and experienced tremendous pressure like none other? Perhaps you have had no personal sorrow, but what of the heartache we witness daily in our country from sea to shining sea? Has the world gone mad? You may doubt that God is amid these things, but He is, and He will

For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (TPT) When life seems out of control, are you in control of yourself? What keeps you stable when circumstances around you are adrift? Your hope as a believer is in Christ. He is a dependable anchor to your soul’s emotions. He keeps you in check by His enduring love and mercy. Your memory in times of anxiety is a friendly reminder of His faithf