Deven's Point of View

“May the Lord bless you and protect you.  May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.  May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6: 24-26)

If you are struggling, feeling burdened, feeling overwhelmed, or maybe you’re just tired, telling you to get some rest and take time for yourself may seem like unrealistic advice. Maybe you’ve tried that and didn’t feel any relief.  You may feel you have a lot going on and you need …

We are required to do certain things with all diligence as children of God. We are to supplement our faith with virtue (moral excellence), knowledge, self-control, patience (endurance), godliness, kindness, and love. These things help us to be more productive and useful in our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Without these …

The Bible doesn’t say anything about worrying about things, stressing over things, or losing sleep because of things. It does repeatedly encourage us to trust God’s plan. You might have your day all planned out, only for God to change those plans in an instant. I’m so thankful for God’s …

Sometimes God is attempting to help us grow by teaching us something or trying to get us to modify our behavior. One way he does this is by allowing us to face certain situations that we may find inconvenient or uncomfortable. When we don’t learn whatever lesson we were meant …

Just because you can’t see anything happening, that doesn’t mean God isn’t behind the scenes working things out for you. He opens doors when it’s time for them to be opened, and he showers us with blessings at his appointed times. He knows what he’s doing, just trust his process. …

There are several reasons for this. When we run from God, get ahead of God, or when it’s necessary for our growth.  Let’s examine these reasons. When we know that there are things God wants us to do but we run from them or run from our purpose. Maybe it’s …

There are times when it benefits you to have another person around simply because there is safety in numbers. It doesn’t mean that you are a coward if you don’t want to go out alone. Instead, it’s a sign of wisdom and good judgement. Especially if you’re going somewhere that’s …

There are choices and decisions we make in life. Sometimes there are things or situations that happen to cause us to wonder if they are from God or not. If something is from God, there will be peace and understanding. Challenges and confusion come about when it’s not from God. …

The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to step out and be used by God. If you choose not to step out and take risks, you are not likely to be used by God. For example, if someone needs prayer, then be bold enough to pray for them. Another example …