Dreams Archives - Tabetha’s Devotions

June 29, 2018

She is Not Broken Anymore

I know I would normally blog about some experience I am going through and then tie it all nice and neat up with a bow to a bible verse. However, tonight is going to be a little different. A bible study of verses in I Peter, in the Message version of the bible, spoke to me. I really think they speak for themselves and need no wrapping paper or bows.

Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you’ll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want.

Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.

1 Peter 4:1-2, 12-13 & 19 The Message

June 27, 2018

Thank You for Traveling that Road

Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

No one’s life is all rainbows and unicorns. We all face painful moments that rock out entire world in a matter of seconds.

These moments will change you forever. So let them change you for the good. Let them make you smarter, stronger, and grace filled.

Through these times of trials and tribulations you just might be molding into the person God is preparing as the answer to someone’s prayer. Someone is going to need your wisdom, knowledge and most important empathy when they travel the road behind you.

Right now you may not see the end of the tunnel, but I know the LORD can. He is right next to you every step breathing life into your present and future. He is shining HIS light in the darkest places. Hold on tight.

He is NOT going to leave you or forsake you. His grip is very tight and He will not drop you. No uncertainty, no broken dreams, and NO FEAR can keep you from Him.

Kick, scream, cry, throw a tantrum if you must. But then straighten your crown, remind Satan just who you are and keep moving.

June 8, 2018

You Are Guac!

Psalms 139:13-14
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

I recently read a story about a speaker who stepped out on stage and pulled a $100 bill out of his pocket. He asked the audience, “Who would like to have this $100 bill?” Hands shot up all over.

He then took the bill and crumpled it up, threw it on the ground, stomped on it and got it all dirty and nasty. Once again, he asked the audience, “Who would like to have this $100 bill?” Again, the same hands shot up all over the place.

The speaker when on to explain this is why God still wants you! It doesn’t matter how beat up, tore up, dirty or crumpled you are, He still sees your worth! Just like no matter what is done to that $100 bill, nothing changes its worth. Nothing will ever change our worth to God!

If someone hasn’t told you today, you should know you are fearfully and WONDERFULLY made and God makes WONDERFUL things. I guarantee in God’s eyes you are the guacamole NOT the salsa!

May 18, 2018

I Hope

Romans 5:5
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

I am drawing a blank today. I prayed and prayed, but nothing is coming to me.

A writer’s worst nightmare!

I had actually picked the verse above a few days ago and set it aside. I am staring at it and still nothing is coming, or is it?!

I think I am living this verse right now in this very moment. I am praying and hoping that God will tell me what I am suppose to blog about. I am hoping for some words of wisdom to pass on.

I am HOPING!

Hope is such a teeny tiny little word, but has such a BIG meaning. I wake up in hope and I go to bed in hope.

I hope for a good day.

I hope for a message from my children.

I hope for one more day with my mother and father.

I hope I remember everything when I leave for work.

I hope for green lights and no trains or accidents.

I hope for something good for dinner (my hubby does all the cooking).

I hope for enough energy to do my workout after work.

I hope for a relaxing evening.

I hope for a good nights sleep.

These are just a few things that pop through my mind as I go through my day. I have bigger hopes and dreams also, but the important thing is I have hopes. I do hope. When I continue to hope, God doesn’t let me down.

Do all of those things always come to pass right then?

No, but I never give up hope.

Hope is what gets me through each moment, even the ones I hoped would never come. My hope is what sustains me because God’s love has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to me.

Hmmm…I hope this blog has encouraged you to keep hoping. I also hope to see you again on Monday.

*Hugs*

Tabetha

April 20, 2018

Oh The Places You Will Go!

Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens.

This time of year means graduations. A popular gift is a simple book written by Dr. Seuss.

I found a great website that recommends some great bible verses to add to your gift:

Oh The Places You’ll Go with bible verses.

I don’t think this book is only for graduates. There are so many times in life where we take an unexpected turn. We find ourselves on a road we never imagined. It is in these times we can throw a fit and fight change or we can relax in God and enjoy the ride.

I am not suggesting there won’t be hills and bumps. I am saying change has a reason. The sooner we stop fighting it, the sooner we start learning from it.

April 4, 2018

Favored and Chosen by God

John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit–fruit that will last–and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

Luke 1:26-38 covers the story of Mary being told she is going to give birth to Jesus. I always find a couple of the statements particularly interesting. One of them is in verse 29 “Mary was greatly troubled and wondered what kind of a greeting this might be.” I just want to say, “Yep she was a smart girl!”

Gabriel just popped in and said in verse 28 “Greetings you who are highly favored the Lord is with you.” Now I am not sure if her reaction is because as far as she knew it had been many years since God had spoken to his people, or if she was thinking about all of her ancestors who had been called highly favored. But her reaction was simply and totally human, “Oh, this can’t be good!”

I am so sure I would have reacted the same way! I mean look at some of the people the bible mentions as favored: Samuel (I Sam 2:26); Job (Job 10:13); David (Acts 7:46);
and Noah (Gen 6:8). Do you realize the things these people endured? From the outside being favored doesn’t look so favorable!

Then, there is Mary. She is maybe 12 years old. Her future is looking pretty bright. She is engaged to a man who isn’t rich, but isn’t down and out either. He has a home and a profession. Life is looking pretty good. We know Joseph cared for her. Maybe even loved her. If he didn’t, he would of gotten rid of her the second he found out she was pregnant. Yep, her future was set!

Then. Along. Comes. Gabriel.

In the old testament, angels weren’t exactly known for good news. As a matter of fact, they weren’t even known as friendly. Now, not only has an angel appeared, but he calls her favored. Oh Boy! I am in for rocky roads ahead. This cannot be good, right?

No.

In the end, we see Mary going “Challenge Accepted!” Verse 38 says, “May your word to me be fulfilled.” I think it is easy to see why she was favored by God. She saw her future fade, all her dreams and plans crumble. However, She knew God’s plans were greater. She stepped out in faith and chose to walk down the path God laid out for her. She knew the plans He had for her were plans to prosper her and not harm her (Jeremiah 29:11).

Was the road going to be smooth and filled with rainbows and unicorns? No! But it was going to be worth every tear along the way!

What about you? Are you ready to step out in faith on a new adventure he is calling you to? You are highly favored and chosen by God you know!

March 28, 2018

What’s Your Dream?

Hebrews 10:23-25
23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

I spent some time praying and reading my bible yesterday. It became one of those deep thinking times. I admit some days I just go through the motions. I read and pray and then get on with my day. However, yesterday was not one of those days.

I felt a like I was being drawn very close to God. I just couldn’t get enough of him. Then at one point, I heard a still small voice whisper, “What is your dream?” I was flabbergasted. I mean I was really speechless. I couldn’t answer.

For the past month, I have hit a desert spell you often hear Christians talk about. I knew God was around. I still had faith and hope. I saw blessings and answers to prayer, but I felt depleted. I just didn’t know where I was going and what I wanted to do. I felt like a warrior without a mission.

So when God asked me what was my dream, I answered the only way I knew how. I prayed God give me a dream. This morning he did just that!

I opened my bible study and again there where the words “What is your dream?” It was followed by some suggestions and the one that sang into my heart was writing. Earlier this month I was hit with some rejection of my writing. It really blew the wind right out of my sails. In many ways, I was giving up on my dreams. The good news is God wasn’t!

He popped Hebrews 10:23-25 in my lap to remind me why I wanted to write in the first place. Right before my eyes was my dream! I realized I had let one rejection kill my dream. Good thing I have a God in the business of resurrections! He certainly resurrected my dream.

What about you? What is your dream?

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