“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalm 34:8
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Take time to be still and listen when you read God’s Word.
“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God…”
Psalm 46:10
“Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him…”
Psalm 37:7
(This photo was taken in June of 2020 in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
Ephesians 2:4-5
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:8-10
(This photo was taken in July of 2019 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
It’s so easy to get blinded by worldly values and events that we lose sight of God. How quickly we forget His love, His mercy, His grace and what Jesus Christ did to save us. We have access to the instruction manual for life in God’s Word…it’s right there…yet we lay down our worries and burdens and ask Him for help…only to pick them up again and go our own way. He provides all that we need…let us give thanks to the Lord. Amen.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 near Pike’s Peak in Colorado)
God is with us every day, everywhere, no matter what happens. I can say this because He promised He would be…our relationship with God should not be part of our weekend “To Do” list. Spending time with Him daily and recognizing He is our Creator; His Son is our Savior and He will guide us with the Holy Spirit takes courage and a willingness to commit to His Word…a willingness to trust in Him…Be Strong. Bring your worries, your burdens, your fears…your everything to Him…everyday…no matter what. Amen.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
“I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13-14
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
2 Kings 6:16-17
“For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
Psalm 91:11-12
(This photo was taken in May of 2020 along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota)
God is good all the time…and all the time God is good.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalm 34:8
Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1
(This photo was taken in May of 2020 at Palisade Head on the north shore of Lake Superior)
We often ask ‘where is God in all of this?’ Yet so often we think nothing of Him in our day to day life. Think about your relationships in your life and who would you feel most comforted by in your time of need. Is it that person you pass by frequently in familiar places…you have seen each other often…you have exchanged Hi’s or Hello’s and maybe even some small talk and you may know each other’s name but not much else? Is that the person you would run to first and wonder why they are not doing more to help you in crisis? Ask yourself…how much better do you know God and have spent time seeking Him than that acquaintance? If you truly want to know God and what He says and what He is doing…seek Him…come near to Him and spend time with Him…He is waiting to hear from you. Amen.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
James 4:7-8
“…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
(This photo was taken in May of 2020 at Beaver Bay Falls in northern Minnesota)
“For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Romans 10:10
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
(This photo was taken in July of 2019 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
(This photo was taken in August of 2012 while hiking on the North Shore of Lake Superior)
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