Phyllis H. Halverson

"I am going to send you what my Father has promised, but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:49 Clothe me Father!

"For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict." Luke 21:15 Do you need words today that will heal and reconcile? The Father will give them to you when you ask. It's a promise!

"You rule the raging of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them." Psalm 89:9 Father, Thank you for reminding me when life feels like a raging sea that you are the One who brings calm to the waves. Help me to be still, so I can see you at work today.

"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up." - Jesus, Matthew 6:34

"Our habits build what kind of life we inhabit." Anne Voskamp The habit that most shapes me is solitude. Will you spend time today with the One who created you and has great plans for your life? What habit will you practice today?

"Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters - a pathway no one knew was there!" Psalm 77:19 Are you looking for the best way forward? God knows the path that no one else will know.

"Why are you so afraid?" Mark 4:40 Fear is evasive. You must name it, so you can bring it to the only One who says, "Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life." Matthew 11: 28

"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19 Happy Mother's Day to Moms - truly God's amazing design to love, treasure, and nurture children.

"Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you." Psalm 143:8 Father, I often prefer my plan rather than walking by your side. Today, help me slow down to walk your path, for I am yours.

"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him." Psalm 91: 14-15 God makes promises and keeps them. Hold on tightly!

"Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10 Jesus preached the Kingdom is here now and in us. Father, Remind me today that I am ambassador for your Kingdom and I am to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth through love.

"Love is more than an emotion; love is commitment set in motion." Ann Voskamp, Waymaker "Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions." I John 3: 18

"What good does it do for you to say I am your Lord and Master if you don't put into practice what I teach you?" Jesus; Luke 6:46 Let's be sure we don't have a saying and doing gap!

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln Power + humility = leading like Jesus.

"Words are containers. They carry faith or fear and they produce after their kind." Charles Capp What do your words carry?

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose. Proverbs 18:21 Our words have the power to breathe life into someone who needs encouragement. Choose your words carefully today; everyone needs encouragement!

"The the miracle-working God, His love never quits." Psalm 136:4 God is not a quitter; He will never quit on you! Thank you, Father, that you are the God of many chances.

"{You're} the one I chose, and I couldn't be more pleased with {you}. Isaiah 42:1 Father, I know I am not chosen because of my choices but because you chose me. Thank you for loving and choosing me first.

"For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, my love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." God (Isaiah 54:10) Can you imagine? The love and commitment you have craved your entire life can be found in one relationship.

"We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive." CSLewis Oh, return to me. for I have paid the price to set you free. Isaiah 44:22