NorMel House Devotions

  Waiting is hard, and let's be real here, waiting sucks. But although waiting isn't fun, there are some things worth waiting for. The Lord is always worth waiting for. His plan, His purpose, whatever He has set for me, I know His plans for me are good. 

  This text holds so much meaning to me. I'm not really the bubbly, giggly type, although I do have my moments, but this passage resonates with my soul. There's a very key word in the passage that many don't realize. I don't have to be happy and bubbly, I don't have to be joyful about the hard times or pretend that I'm happy with trials because that's not what this text is about. It's about rejoicing IN the Lord regardless of situation. I can always be thankful and rejoice in God and His glorious gift of salvation. No matter what I've lost or what I grieve or go through I can rejoice in the Lord. For this I am eternally thankful.  Mel of the NorMel House

In a world so full of selfishness it often seems like faithfulness is rarely seen in anyone or anything. Marriages fall apart, commitment is rare, and people just don't keep their word. Yet, God is not like man. He truly is faithful. Even when everyone else turns away and all else fails God's love never fails. May God write this on my heart and direct my every thought to be like His. Let my word be binding and trustworthy and my heart be faithful to God first. Mel of the NorMel House