How to trust God with a whole heart: it means putting yourself last.

โ€œTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.โ€โ€ญโ€ญProverbsโ€ฌ โ€ญ3โ€ฌ:โ€ญ5โ€ฌ-โ€ญ6โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ This (Proverbs 3:5-6) is the first Bible verse I memorized as a baby Christian. It was a challenge from a co-worker. He gave me … Continue reading How to trust God with a whole heart: it means putting yourself last.

The Divine Invitation to Rest: Embracing God’s Example

What would it look like in your imagination to start to immediately walk with Him - all the while dropping your stuff and receiving His rest?

Page 16

Failing is easy; just do nothing.Success is hard; you have to try 24/7.~Lisa Brittain This post is dedicated with love and respect for all who are persevering with God in marriage. Weโ€™re cheering you onโ€ฆ 37 yearsโ€ฆ Lots of good, some truly hard seasons, and some real bloopers. But our commitment to God has won … Continue reading Page 16

Under trial?

Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the trial. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the storm. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the relationship. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ is always the right answer. Whatever youโ€™re going through right now, you can trust that Jesus has already been there. Maybe itโ€™s an actual trial. Jesus knows about being arrested and pulled in before … Continue reading Under trial?

The Real Influencer: Redirecting Eyes to Jesus

Why am I here? On a website, and Instagram, and even Facebook? I mean, why spend the time and effort? To influence? Well, yes. To be an Influencer? No. I donโ€™t even know how that works. Obviously! I saw and read recently where a real Christian influencer (who I follow) offered her reason for being … Continue reading The Real Influencer: Redirecting Eyes to Jesus

What if Iโ€™m afraid?

โ€œBut now this is what the LORD says - โ€ฆFear not, for I have redeemed you;โ€. Isaiah 43:1 God says, โ€œDo not fearโ€ฆโ€Oh, but what if I am afraid? Have you ever read a scripture verse like this and thoughtโ€ฆ โ€œThatโ€™s easy for You to say, Youโ€™re God.โ€ Perhaps, youโ€™re not sure that weโ€™re allowed … Continue reading What if Iโ€™m afraid?

Christ is Alive and Well

Blessings of Easter to all our readers over here at Eyes on Jesus and Shine! Iโ€™m honored to share some encouragements of life in Godโ€™s Word with you. Thank you for visiting! We werenโ€™t ready for the picture countdown. But the picture snapped and hereโ€™s the result. Itโ€™s funny and cute. Itโ€™s not nearly perfect. … Continue reading Christ is Alive and Well