Be Strong And Courageous

October 27, 2024 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. ⁸Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. ⁹Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:7-9 NIV

Father God, despite our circumstances and anxious hearts, we can always find hope in You. Lord, You will never abandon us, You will never run out of love, and never give up on us. Renew our hope and strength. Encourage our hearts, so we can encourage others around us. In Jesus name, Amen.

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“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?“

Psalm 27:1-2 NIV

(This photo was taken in Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming)

The Goodness Of God

October 16, 2024 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

^{8 “}The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.

⁹The Lord is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.”

Psalm 145:8-9 NIV

God is good

He knows us

He knows everything about us

And He still sent He Son to die on the Cross to save us

God is good

He is with you and He is for you, every day, all the time

Thanks be to God for His Goodness!

Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson

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“I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.
¹⁴Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 27:13-14 NIV

(This photo was taken while traveling in northern Colorado)

God’s Faithfulness

October 12, 2024 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”

Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV

Father God, You make all things beautiful in their proper timing. Nothing is too hard for You to accomplish. You are faithful to keep Your promises. So often, we forget this and grow discouraged when our situations don’t seem to change. In those moments, it’s easy to forget that You are not done working. Through Your Holy Spirit, please change the way we think and behave. When we start to grow weary, help us remember that You are near and You are faithful. In Jesus name, Amen.

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