NorMel House Devotions

 My heart feels heavy when I see the pain of my #infertilitywarriors . When someone is struggling through a hard time I wish I had the right words of wisdom to help them through, but I don't. I only know that even in our darkest hours we are not alone. God is bigger than any hurt we feel; Jesus suffered more than anything we'll ever go through, and the Spirit groans on our behalf before the Father. When I feel like there's nothing left in me to give, like I've no idea or clue what my purpose is or why I continue to go through the trenches I hold on to one thing. Though this world is full of the devastating results of sin God has a plan, though we endure hardships God will turn all things to the good of those who love Him. (Read Romans 8, the Bible does promise this!) God doesn't promise us an easy life, but He gave us directions to a new one. He guides us and protects us in the journey towards that new life. "Yay though I walk through the valley of the shadow o...

 I've held back from writing for some time now. To be honest I'm afraid to start. When I think of the matters closest to heart and mind I melt into a pile of tears and sniffles. I want to be strong. I want the world to believe that my strength of faith gets me through everything. The truth is hard to put out there. The truth is I'm not strong. The truth is I am broken. The truth is I have nothing left to give. It's not by my own strength that I've made it through so much. I'm not the one who kept it together when I lost my children. I'm not the one who pulls me out of bed when the pain is so bad it's overwhelming. I'm not the one. I feel like I'm not getting through this time but the truth is it was never me. God has been the one to guide me, He has lifted me out of darkness and carried me when I've been weak. He gives me what I need. I just need to let go. Let it all go. Leave it all in my Heavenly Father's Hands. He will bring peace aga...

 Love. February is the month that everyone is all about love. Valentine's day cards and dates and gifts and romance and love. Its everywhere. Love. But in this world do we really know what that means? Love is not about flowers or chocolate or having a date on February 14th. Love is not fleeting or momentary. True love puts aside all envy and hate. True love is patient, it's kind, it's honest and trustworthy. True love is found in and through God and is a blessing from God. Do not despair in this life for the love of God is greater than anything, and is the reason we can say "I am redeemed!" From The NorMel House to yours, may God's love cover all and be your assurance of salvation

  Sometimes people frustrate you. Respond with patience. Sometimes people are harsh. Respond with gentleness. Sometimes people can hurt you. Respond with love. Sometimes people let you down. Bear with them in humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Be like Jesus. #behumble #begentle #bepatient #love #Eph42 #ChildofGod

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4‭-‬7 ESV This doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time; it doesn't mean you have to like everything you're going through, but it does mean that in all things you rejoice in the Creator who made you. If we look at Romans 8 verse 28 we know that no matter what God will turn all things to the good of those who love Him. When you feel like you're at your wit's end just remember there is good that will come from this, and you don't always have to be strong, let God be your strength. Find your joy in God and no day will be too dark.

  Reading:      1Samuel 18:1-4, 23:15-18           After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.           While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life. And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be a second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.” The two of them made a covenant before the Lord.           Proverbs 17:17     ...

 Reading: Genesis 26:12-16 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy. He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. So all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the time of his father Abraham, the Philistines stopped up, filling them with earth. Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you; leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 6:11 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive ...