Joseph Finel

A stone of help

"Enebezer" When my trials started, I begged God for help. I was on my knees pleading with Him tp bring my best friend back. In His wisdom, He didn't. He allowed me to continue in my trial. He let the…

1 Samuel 7:12 (AMP)

Strength and peace

"The Lord will give strength to His people. He will give His people peace." I know that I do not have the strength to deal with everything that comes at me today. Peace? My peace was gone the moment…

Psalm 29:11 (AMP)

More difficulty

Pray for those who curse you... The things that we're asked to do are not easy. Pray for your enemies, bless those that curse you... Only crazy people would even think of something like that. We used…

Luke 6:27 (AMP), Luke 6:28 (AMP)

Submission and trust

I have been called to submit to God. He asks me to trust in Him and wait. This is not easy. It's uncomfortable and feels like the worst thing to do. I feel like I should be running here and there, checking…

Psalm 62:5 (AMP)

Time Well Spent

The time we spend in praise, worship and study with God is time that provides a multitude of blessings. Opportunities spring from spending time with Him. Whether it be an insight to what your son / daughter…

Proverbs 8:17 (AMP)

Being Wronged

There are times when we will be slandered. People will happily spread vicious lies about us. These lies are hurtful and are meant to destroy. This passage, and many others, tell us that our character…

Proverbs 3:5 (AMP), Proverbs 3:6 (AMP), 1 Peter 2:12 (AMP)

Suffering is good?

I learned a long time ago that I didn't like pain. Suffering was not for me. Some people could use it, but not me. Funny how the years change a person. I currently am in the worst pain I've ever experienced.…

Romans 5:3 (AMP), Romans 5:4 (AMP), Romans 5:5 (AMP)

Health from God

Listening to God and obeying His word causes our body to align itself with Him. Moses spent over a month with God. He needed no food or drink. God provided for all his needs. He also wound up glowing…

Proverbs 3:7 (AMP), Proverbs 3:8 (AMP)

A Clean Heart

Create in me a clean heart. This has been my prayer for months now. It's not that I sin all the time, I just don't feel clean. I'm not sure why. I know I'm forgiven and cleansed, yet I still feel unworthy…

Psalm 51:10 (AMP), Psalm 51:11 (AMP), Psalm 51:12 (AMP), Psalm 51:13 (AMP)

Covering an offense

Over the past year I have been privlaged to be learning through experience. God has been teaching the right things to do and the proper ways to react. This hasn't been easy or fun, but it has taught me.…

Children's Glory

Watching my children has always been a joy for me. It's one of my favorite things to do. I can't help myself, I just love watching them. This passage reveals a truth I hadn't thought of before. Children…

What's your ideal?

You get what you profess. The power of the spoken word is awesome. With a few words, the universe ws created. Words build up and tear down. What are you proclaiming with your words? When was the last…

Proverbs 31:10 (AMP), Proverbs 31:11 (AMP), Proverbs 31:12 (AMP), Proverbs 31:13 (AMP), Proverbs 31:14 (AMP), Proverbs 31:15 (AMP), Proverbs 31:16 (AMP), Proverbs 31:17 (AMP), Proverbs 31:18 (AMP), Proverbs 31:19 (AMP), Proverbs 31:20 (AMP), Proverbs 31:21 (AMP), Proverbs 31:22 (AMP), Proverbs 31:23 (AMP), Proverbs 31:24 (AMP), Proverbs 31:25 (AMP), Proverbs 31:26 (AMP), Proverbs 31:27 (AMP), Proverbs 31:28 (AMP), Proverbs 31:29 (AMP), Proverbs 31:30 (AMP), Proverbs 31:31 (AMP)

Disappointment is from the devil

Walk in faith. Live in the place where the glory of God dwells all the time.

1 Peter 2:6 (AMP), 1 Peter 2:7 (AMP), 1 Peter 2:8 (AMP)

Correction

While I hate to do it, I know that correcting our children is what we're required to do. I prefer to lead by example and have them learn from my mistakes. It seems like the easier way to go. How do we…

Proverbs 3:12 (AMP)

Hope

I wait upon God each and every day. I wait for His favor to show and for my family to return to Him. I hpld on to His promise of grace and forgiveness. My heart's desire is for a unified and restored…

Psalm 42:11 (AMP)

Memorize these verses

Use your sword.

Romans 6:1 (NIV), Romans 6:2 (NIV), Romans 6:3 (NIV), Romans 6:4 (NIV), Romans 6:5 (NIV), Romans 6:6 (NIV), Romans 6:7 (NIV)

Eyes fixed on Him

Our job here on the Earth is and isn't hard. We are to fix our eyes wholly on God We are to wait patiently on Him This will allow Him to write His desires on our hearts. Many times throughout my day…

Psalm 141:8 (NIV)

Mercy and justice

The Lord says that He will repay all those who harm us. Who has harmed you? Your spouse? Your coworkers? Your children? Or was it another? One who works in the darkness and the shadows. One who speaks…

Psalm 41:10 (NIV)

Stewarding our emotions

It was never easy for me to have emotions. I was hurt so much when I was little, I just turned them off. At least that's what I thought. My rage showed through the facade I built. I thought I was fine,…

Jonah 4:1 (NIV), Jonah 4:2 (NIV), Jonah 4:3 (NIV), Jonah 4:4 (NIV), Jonah 4:5 (NIV), Jonah 4:6 (NIV), Jonah 4:7 (NIV), Jonah 4:8 (NIV), Jonah 4:9 (NIV), Jonah 4:10 (NIV), Jonah 4:11 (NIV)

A reward for those who respect and obey God

God promises favor and blessings upon the people who choose to follow His will. A virtuous and lovely wife. Children who love you. Protection from enemies. The obedient will be attacked, yet they will…

Psalm 128:3 (NIV)

The Lord will protect us

God never said that following Him would be easy. He never said that e wouldn't have rough times. God said that He would deliver us when we call upon His name. He hears our cries and will be there for…

Psalm 121:1 (NIV), Psalm 121:2 (NIV), Psalm 121:3 (NIV), Psalm 121:4 (NIV), Psalm 121:5 (NIV), Psalm 121:6 (NIV), Psalm 121:7 (NIV), Psalm 121:8 (NIV)

My New Years Resolution

I will put my trust in God, as David did. He will deliver me from the hands of my enemies. He will preserve me and strengthen my heart.

Psalm 31:1 (NIV), Psalm 31:2 (NIV), Psalm 31:3 (NIV), Psalm 31:4 (NIV), Psalm 31:5 (NIV), Psalm 31:6 (NIV), Psalm 31:7 (NIV), Psalm 31:8 (NIV), Psalm 31:9 (NIV), Psalm 31:10 (NIV), Psalm 31:11 (NIV), Psalm 31:12 (NIV), Psalm 31:13 (NIV), Psalm 31:14 (NIV), Psalm 31:15 (NIV), Psalm 31:16 (NIV), Psalm 31:17 (NIV), Psalm 31:18 (NIV), Psalm 31:19 (NIV), Psalm 31:20 (NIV), Psalm 31:21 (NIV), Psalm 31:22 (NIV), Psalm 31:23 (NIV), Psalm 31:24 (NIV)

I am not the only one to suffer

Psalm 35 was written by David as he was being lied about and spitefully used. The people he thought he could trust were plotting to take his life. He cried out to God. It is alright for us to cry out…

Psalm 35:1 (NIV), Psalm 35:2 (NIV), Psalm 35:3 (NIV), Psalm 35:4 (NIV), Psalm 35:5 (NIV), Psalm 35:6 (NIV), Psalm 35:7 (NIV), Psalm 35:8 (NIV), Psalm 35:9 (NIV), Psalm 35:10 (NIV), Psalm 35:11 (NIV), Psalm 35:12 (NIV), Psalm 35:13 (NIV), Psalm 35:14 (NIV), Psalm 35:15 (NIV), Psalm 35:16 (NIV), Psalm 35:17 (NIV), Psalm 35:18 (NIV), Psalm 35:19 (NIV), Psalm 35:20 (NIV), Psalm 35:21 (NIV), Psalm 35:22 (NIV), Psalm 35:23 (NIV), Psalm 35:24 (NIV), Psalm 35:25 (NIV), Psalm 35:26 (NIV), Psalm 35:27 (NIV), Psalm 35:28 (NIV)

Gratitude in times of trouble

How many times have we given up and surrendered when things looked too difficult? Life was never promised to us on a silver platter. We have been told to expect pain & hardship. Why then are we surprised…

Psalm 116:1 (NIV), Psalm 116:2 (NIV), Psalm 116:3 (NIV), Psalm 116:4 (NIV), Psalm 116:5 (NIV), Psalm 116:6 (NIV), Psalm 116:7 (NIV), Psalm 116:8 (NIV), Psalm 116:9 (NIV), Psalm 116:10 (NIV), Psalm 116:11 (NIV), Psalm 116:12 (NIV), Psalm 116:13 (NIV), Psalm 116:14 (NIV), Psalm 116:15 (NIV), Psalm 116:16 (NIV), Psalm 116:17 (NIV), Psalm 116:18 (NIV), Psalm 116:19 (NIV)

Ending an argument

Our job is to strive for peace. These verses talk about how we can end an argument by not adding more fuel to the fire. If we want peace, our job is to stop ourselves from adding to the problem. We only…

Proverbs 26:20 (NIV), Proverbs 26:21 (NIV)