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Goodness of God

Psalm 31:19 and a Monarch Butterfly on a Sunflower, Eastern Nebraska.

“How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!” Psalm 31:19

Goodness of God

In one of today’s modern worship songs, the writers of the song speak of the goodness of God. They write of how God has been faithful and good throughout their lives. They proclaim the wonder and greatness of the goodness of God.

Throughout our life God gives us many good things. Some of those things are great and memorable, and some of them are simple like the beauty of a butterfly on a flower. And some, like the ability to love and be loved, are priceless.

Today, as you go about your day, think about how God has been good to you throughout your life and be grateful for the goodness of God.

Read all of Psalm 31.

Humble Yourself Before God and He will

James 4:10 and a Tiger Swallowtail on a Butterfly Bush, Bellevue, Nebraska.A yellow tiger swallow tail on a purple butterfly bush, Bellevue, Nebraska and James 4:10. “Humble yourself

“Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” James 4:10

Humble Yourself

We all know someone who has touched us with their humility. It is such a great quality to have. When we stay humble and simple like a caterpillar before God and before people, He will lift us up with honor like a butterfly.

God despises the proud, but the humble he makes beautiful. He’s light shines through them as they touch the lives of others. 

Read all of James 4.

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The Lord Watches Over Us

Psalm 121:7-8: A Male and Female Mallard Duck with Ducklings, Eastern Nebraska.A male (drake) mallard duck swims with and watches over a female and her ducklings. Psalm 121:7-8 Bible verse god watches over

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8

God Watches Over Us

Each and everyday our Heavenly Father watches over us. His eyes never leave us, but that doesn’t mean we won’t experience hardship. For Jesus said in John 16:33 “In this world you will have trouble.(NIV)” So clearly, problems will come our way. But Jesus then says in the same verse, “But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

God holds a better plan for us than what happens in the everyday here on earth. Through the troubles in this life we can stay encouraged knowing God watches over us. And after this life, paradise awaits for those of us who believe!

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Read all of Psalm 121.

Grace Alone

Ephesians 2:8-10 and a Great Egret in a Foggy Flight, Central Florida. A white great egret in flight over wetlands through fog at Gatorland in Central Florida, and Ephesians 2:8-10 by grace alone

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

God’s Grace Alone

Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines grace as “unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification”. Simply put, God gives us His love and salvation without us doing a single work to earn it.

Webster’s also defines grace as “charming or attractive” as well as “to confer dignity or honor”.

These other definitions create even a greater picture of grace. They help us see that God erases our ugliness and makes us beautiful and whole. He gives us a dignity and honor we do not deserve and could not earn. By God’s grace alone we receive eternal life. Praise God and amen!

Read all of Ephesians 2.

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Hand of Protection

Psalm 104:21-23 and a Sleeping Lioness.A sleeping lioness hidden behind rocks and Bible Verse of the Day: Psalm 104 God's hand of protection

“The young lions roar after their prey and seek their food from God. When the sun rises they withdraw and lie down in their dens. Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.” Psalm 104: 21-23

God’s Hand of Protection

This simply verse about God’s provision for lions shows His hand of protection for people.

Most predatory animals hunt at night and sleep during the day. In our modern culture we might not appreciate this, but for ancient men and traditional cultures this was and is God’s hand of protection. Sleeping predators allowed them to work with relative safety during the day. In the evening people returned home and predators went back on the hunt.

Even in the unnoticed things of life, God shows His grace to us.

Read all of Psalm 104.