Author: Bette Ford

Psalm 138:7 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; You stretch out Your hand, and Your right hand delivers me.”

Quote: “Challenging or lonely times might leave me struggling to feel the presence of God. In moments when I find myself besieged with fear or anxiety, I help myself by calling upon the power of my faith. With faith, I quicken my belief that the presence of God is within me and all people…I feelContinue reading

Psalm 5:2-3 “Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.”

*Quote :“Let Me(Jesus) show you my way for you this day. I guide you continually so you can relax and enjoy My(Jesus) Presence in the present. Living well is both a discipline and an art…Discipline your thoughts to trust Me (Jesus) as I work My ways in your life. Pray about everything; then leave outcomesContinue reading

John 5:39 “You study the Scripture diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.”

Q:”Despite best intentions, they criticized Jesus for healing someone, questioned the good news He was sharing, and followed the law of Moses instead of listening to the Messiah who’d come. They were missing the Giver of eternal life standing right before them…Faith Step: Thank Jesus for these days on earth to draw closer to Him.Continue reading

1 Timothy 6:18 “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share.”

*Quote: “Gratitude and giving are keys to my prosperity. God’s good flows like a river’s current, and it is up to me to step into the stream of abundance…Focusing on the truth of abundance keeps any fear of scarcity at bay. My practice of gratitude and giving strengthens my faith, quiets my mind, and opensContinue reading

1 Kings 11:4 “As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been.”

*Prayer: “God, I pray my treasure will always be in You and not in my possessions or the distractions of this world. Help me to never make an idol out of anything or anyone or put them before You in any way…You are my greatest desire, and I put You above all else in myContinue reading