If you’re like me, verses like Proverbs 3:5-6, and Romans 8:28 are such a familiar passages, that I find myself glossing over the deep Truths these verses convey. However, familiarity doesn’t negate truth, and today, the Lord has brought them afresh to me. What an encouragement they are!
If you need some encouragement today, read these verses, asking the Lord for fresh eyes to see them… to really soak in what the Lord is saying… and let Him bless your heart and mind.
with all your heart and mind.
Do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
In all your ways
know, recognize, and acknowledge Him,
and He will direct and make straight and plain
your paths.”
all things work together and are [fitting into a plan]
for good toand for
those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.”
Every so often this story comes across my in-box in the most timely of ways. It’s a beautiful reminder of what God is doing in all of our lives when we place ourselves and our loved ones into His hands.
May you be blessed and encouraged through this – and may the Lord make each of us to shine in such a way that we reflect His character to everyone we encounter.
Malachi 3:3 says: ‘He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.’

He smiled at her and answered, ‘Oh, that’s easy — when I see my image in it.’
If today you are feeling the heat of the fire , remember that God has his eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.
Because He IS working all things together, fitting them into His plan for you, for your good, and for His glory! His Word says so. And we can trust Him.
Peace in the Lord Jesus Christ be unto you~
Jennifer
A repost from last year… How wonderful that God’s Word remains always fresh and active! 🙂
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I found your blog and I love it! I became a follower. Nice to meet you!! 🙂 Erin
Just love when understanding of a verse in a new way comes to life. The story about how silver is refined put a smile on my face. Just thinking tonight about all the stuff going on in my life and how overwhelming and discouraging it could be, but you reminded me to keep my eyes FIXED on Him. And I think for the first time in my christian walk that I can't choose any other way. I've never been more ready to call God on His promises. I can't look at anything else, unlike Peter I can't look at the circumstances or I will sink, and I'm more sure than ever that if I just keep trusting in Him, I will see a glorious and wonderful reward at the end. Knowing Him in a way I've never known before.
Hey Jen,
What a good word today. I don't love that fire, but I do love it when Jesus comes out in my reflection!
Thanks for sharing today.
How are you guys? Are things going well?
Pray for you often!
Melanie