NorMel House Devotions

  Oh how hard it can be to hold our tongues... or keep our fingers from typing. We so easily criticize others yet push our own thoughts on them. Its so easy to see something on social media and reply without thinking. Oh how different it would be if we all thought things through carefully before we speak/type and graciously considered how our words might affect others. #guardmytongue #givemegrace #wwjd #ephesians429

Oh how heavy my heart My eyes are dry as there's no tears left to cry What are we doing? What lies are we spreading? Like cancer they grow Like a river slowly pushing its way down a mountain Carving small pathways in the rock Each lie, each falsehood creating tiny cracks in our faith They push their way down, slowly eating their way through what once was strong We let our selfishness dictate the path we choose and call it new understanding  We let our own desires change our beliefs because what we feel can't possibly be wrong We call it worshipping God though we ignore what He's asked of us The world is slipping in through the cracks We're so bombarded by sin that we don't see how far we're falling Satan is laughing and delighting in the lies that have found their way in. He whispers and tempts and tells us our selfish desires can't possibly be wrong Oh how like Adam and Eve we are Choosing to believe we now know better

  "...yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes."  I recently had a conversation about moments (in truth I have this conversation alot) and this just solidifies my thinking. We only have moments. Some people get years worth of moments, others get only a few. We ought to appreciate the moments we have, in humility, because we do not know how many moments we will have. We're here for "a little time" it seems to me that James 4 is telling us how to live those moments, not in fighting or coveting, but in yearning for the Spirit and submitting ourselves humbly to God. How often don't we waste the moments we're given on selfish things or with sinful attitudes. I'm reminded once again that each moment is a precious gift from God and should be used wisely.

"I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20 Yesterday, today and every day.  I am nothing. In and of myself I am just a broken sinner. But for the grace of God I would be lost. In a broken world filled with sorrow, pain, disease, fights and anger only God's grace can heal the heart, calm the soul and bring redemption. May I always seek you first.  Mel of the NorMel House

  When facing the problems of this world do you believe that God can fix it? It's easy to praise Him when life is easy, but like today's #TuesdayTunes says we need to praise the Lord in every moment! "Praise the Lord with the world on your shoulders Praise the Lord when it seems too hard Praise the Lord 'cause in every moment Jesus Christ is Lord Even in the middle of the long, dark night There is always grace enough today to Praise the Lord" Take a listen to The City Harmonic singing " Praise the Lord "  https://youtu.be/Lm7V-26flkQ #PraisetheLord #Hisgraceisenough #ChristisLord #gracefortoday #TheCityHarmonic

 It's easy to believe God can heal the sick when you're healthy. It's easy to believe He can fix broken relationships when yours are good, but when you're confronted by the reality of death and the harshness of this world it can be a lot harder to believe that God can fix it. Jesus said trust me now! Trust that if you believe you will see God's glory. Believing is seeing! Pray for eyes that see! Believe that He is the Saviour sent by God. Believe in Christ for salvation is only in Him; only He has the power to save and to overcome sin and death. The enemy seems strong but when you look away from this broken world to the reality that is found in Christ's resurrection you will see the glory and wisdom of God. As you go through the week pray for eyes that see, and believe.  #MondayMeditations Mel of the NorMel House

  This week my pastor spoke about who we should bring our troubles to; who we should turn to when we're going through tough times. What an amazing #blessing to know that the one we turn to listens and hears us! We call on a God who listens! As our #TuesdayTunes says "I’m not just hoping, I’m not just wishin’  I know I’m praying to a God who listens I know He hears me, I know He’s livin’ Yes I am praying to a God who listens" Check out Chris Tomlin and Thomas Rhett's " God who listens " and go through your week with this comfort; knowing that we pray to a God who knows your name, draws you close, and listens to your cries!  https://youtu.be/9sqLqR41Ulg #Godwholistens #ChrisTomlin #ThomasRhett #comfort #Heknowsyourname #Godhears #Godlistens