We can make our plans,but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) We all reach a place in our lives wherein we don’t always understand exactly what the Lord is doing next. Nothing looks familiar. Everything begins to change, but in the midst of it all, God remains the same. In these times of…
Author: Mary Pinckney
Be True To Who You Are..
As we are coming to a close of the first month of 2015, I find it necessary to make sure we reevaluate our motives going forward. Are you working to be known? Are you looking for applause and approval of man? Are you living for an audience of one? Take a long hard look at what is driving…
No Longer I, But Christ
What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn’t work. So I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man. Christ’s life showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I…
Destiny Distractions
We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (GW) This is not the time nor the place to give up. This is not the time to get distracted from your place of destiny. Too often we allow people, situations, disappointments to…
It’s Not Over…
Keep your head up! It is not over yet. Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. 4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. 5 Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:3-5 (NLT) I speak…
Happy Thanksgiving!
May the Hand of the Lord richly bless you and your family today! Grace and Peace, Mary
Stop! Look! Listen!
Isaiah 30:21 (AMP)..And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left. “I’ve noticed that so often in life, when we encounter a holding pattern, the natural reaction is one of frustration for having…
Past Hurts…
“Other people are going to find healing in your wounds. Your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts.” Rick Warren Blessings to you! Mary
Be, Just Be
For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good. Psalm 107:9 (AMP) As I sit here listening to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore, I realize how busy my life has been as of late. There is not always time to sit and just enjoy being. There is…
Midday Encouragement…
God will never let you down! Grace and Peace, Mary