“As a matter of fact, God isn’t asking you to be thankful. He’s asking you to give thanks. There’s a big difference. One response involves emotions, the other your choices, your decisions about a situation, your intent, your step of… Read More ›
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Prayer For Greater Faith
Blessed Father God, Thank You for choosing me to live eternally with You. As Your bondservant, I will serve You loyally and with a thankful heart. I am blessed by Your desire to know me intimately. I long to know… Read More ›
Pray Away Your Confusion
This devotion is found in my book FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Storms-Devotions-Thought-Meditation/dp/1502487551/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430870978&sr=8-2&keywords=cheryl+zelenka “Storms can bring fear, cloud judgment, and create confusion. Yet God promises that as you seek Him through prayer, He will give… Read More ›
What Should I Do?
To know God’s will, in any given circumstance, requires patience. Waiting for Him to speak and direct our path entails self-control and faith. But with patience we are made complete to the point of not lacking anything. What a promise!… Read More ›
Yearning For God
*Be sure to visit my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) “At night my… Read More ›
God Thinks Of Us, Continually
We are told in the living Word that God’s thoughts toward us are as numerous as the grains of sand upon earth. This has been mathematically calculated (seven quintillions) but really, the analogy means immeasurable. The number of thoughts God… Read More ›
The Names Of God
In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from the next. On the other hand, God has many names with many different and wonderful meanings. They define His character, explain… Read More ›
Running Home
For just a moment, imagine that you can see the colors and beauty of a robe woven from all of your demonstrations of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. It would take your breath away! Unique in design, for everyone… Read More ›
The Sovereignty of God
At some time in life, everyone becomes overwhelmed by life circumstances. Maybe it is a sudden illness or the death of a loved one that catches us off guard. Maybe it is a financial loss, new job, or move. All… Read More ›
Highway of Holiness
“I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God’s creational… Read More ›
The Sin Of Pride
“The greatest characteristic of a saint is humility.” ~ Oswald Chambers What is the first RECORDED sin mentioned in the Bible? Many of us might think of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden. Yes, original sin did take… Read More ›
Where Lies YOUR Confidence?
Much has been said about the importance of cultivating a positive self-image. Many say self-confidence arises from our ability to self-love. Some even claim that it is necessary to love OURSELVES first, before any possibility of giving or accepting love… Read More ›
Jesus and the Fig Tree
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? “Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on… Read More ›
Pray For The Persecuted!
Please join me in praying for Christian brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted for their faith. Also remember to pray for your enemies! May God soften their hearts and bring them to salvation through the saving… Read More ›
Jesus: The Lion Of Judah
“If you…come to Christ, He will appear as a Lion, in His glorious power and dominion, to defend you. All those excellencies of His, in which He appears as a lion, shall be yours, and shall be employed for you… Read More ›
Loving God
You might doubt the Father’s love for you, but John 3:16 should clear away all your worries. And IF the love of God is hard for you to accept, meditate on what He has already done. Then you will see… Read More ›
The Prayer Closet
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 The chair sat in a… Read More ›
Christ Is Our Peace
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day… Read More ›
An Interview With God
http://vimeo.com/8898059 “So you would like to interview Me?” God Asked “If you have the time.” I said “My time is ETERNITY. What questions do you have in mind for me?” “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answered, “That they… Read More ›
Godly Obedience= Opportunities and Results
This devotion is found in my book FACING TRIALS: THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION. Available on Amazon (eBook is just $2.99) http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Trials-Meditation-Cheryl-Zelenka-ebook/dp/B00K7TNT5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421884466&sr=8-1&keywords=Cheryl+Zelenka&pebp=1421884468539&peasin=B00K7TNT5W “Rest in this—it is His… Read More ›
Walk By Faith And Not By Sight
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) AN ATHEIST’S VIEW ON LIFE I will live my life according to these beliefs God does not exist It is foolish to think That there is a God… Read More ›
A Bondservant of Christ Is Never Complacent
We should all strive to be satisfied and content with the provisions provided by God, but not at the risk of spiritual degeneration. When one becomes too comfortable in life, there is a serious danger of growing complacent. With complacency,… Read More ›
A Biblical Attitude Of Hope
Where does your hope come from and where does it rest? Is it in the economy or political system? Is your hope resting on your career or financial and social status? Have you placed your hope in your spouse or… Read More ›
Running A Race Requires Perseverance
To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to her blog http://facingtrials.com Perseverance helps one to overcome the greatest difficulties in life. Without a steadfast tenacity to press forward through challenging obstacles, conflicts, and unexpected problems we would never get… Read More ›
Afflicted? Roll Over And Look At The Stars!
When difficult times knock you down, roll over and look up at the stars. It’s okay if you don’t have the strength to stand up right away. Facing unexpected trials can knock over even the most mature Christians. Reasons for… Read More ›
Abide In Christ While You Share Your Faith
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 (NKJV) “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall… Read More ›
Get A FREE eBook of Facing Storms NOW!
Hello Everyone! I am giving away free eBook downloads (hope you have a Kindle or iPad) of Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation this Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to tell your friends and family! It is my prayer… Read More ›
The Humility of Christ's Birth
“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15:33 (NIV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full… Read More ›
Give God Thanks… ALL The Time!
To have a heart of thanks is to have a heart of praise. It is easy to thank God for times of health and prosperity but it is not so easy to thank God for our times of trials, storms,… Read More ›
Immanuel-Spurgeon Speaks
What a gift! Immanuel means “God With Us” “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) Our dear Savior is… Read More ›