Category Archives: Trials

Sword of the Spirit – Anticipation #1357

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1357          “Anticipation” I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. – Psalm 81:10 The classic definition of ‘anticipation’ … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan #1351

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1351 “Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan” I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. – Psalm 57:2 We cry out to God in prayer for healing, provision, and deliverance … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stability #1350

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1350 “Stability” The Lord is exalted…and he will be the stability of your times… – Isaiah 33:5-6 We desire stability in life. We do not like it when the earth quakes under our feet or when … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Love Held Him There #1349

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1349 “Love Held Him There” By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. – 1 John 3:16 Jesus could have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Discipline #1347

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1347 “Discipline” Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. – Revelation 3:19 What comes to mind when you think of the word, ‘discipline’? Punishment? Pain? Restrictive, structured living? Discipline is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Deep Calls To Deep #1339

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1339 “Deep Calls To Deep” Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. – Psalm 42:7 This Scripture reminds me of a time when … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Equipped # 1338

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1338 “Equipped” All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. – … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Steadfast #1335

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1335 “Steadfast” The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 The Word of God has much to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Joy of the lord #1334

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1334 “The Joy of the Lord” The joy of the Lord is your strength.”- Nehemiah 8:10 Have you ever thought, ‘If I only had        then I would be happy?’ Perhaps you filled in the blank with … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Give Him The Bucket #1330

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1330 “Give Him the Bucket” God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of … Continue reading

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