Beloved, in the gospel of Mark 4:24: The measure of thought & study you give to the truth you HEAR will be the measure of virtue & knowledge that comes back to you! We are living in the day where everyone wants a quick fix, a right now word to remedy their problems. No work effort, no relationship, no time spent with the Father, just a quick fix. Scripture clearly says the amount of time we spend pondering, meditating and studying the truth (The Word) is the measure we will receive back....

You have found favor with the Lord. At this very moment, God is extending an invitation into blissful encounter. He is your friend. Your Creator. Your patient, merciful Father, who is absolutely in love with you and wants to spend time with you. Don’t rush through this devotion without noticing the gentle tug of God’s Spirit. Take a few moments to quiet yourself in his embrace. Stay awhile. Be content, even if you don’t hear him say a word. Be still. Notice what it feels like to be washed in...