Category: Scripture Reflections

• What Are Your Big Influencers? — Gracefully Overcoming

  Read: Philippians 2:16-18Related Verses: 1 Cor. 1:8; 2 Tim. 4:6 Consider the life you lead by faith in our Savior Jesus. What are your big influencers? Let the Word of God be one of your greatest delights, for that will impact you far more than you could ever imagine. Because of Christ, my work is […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 13, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  believe in God, give a joy offering, Let God influence you

• Enemies and Victories — Gracefully Overcoming

  In Psalm 18, we are given fifty life-changing verses. But when we skip along to verses 46-49, we are given some incredible encouragement. Join me? “The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May the God of my salvation be exalted! He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he subdues the nations […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 12, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  enemies, God protects us from enemies, God's protection, powerful opponents, Psalm 23

• Never Abandoned — Gracefully Overcoming

  I am beginning to notice a theme. My Psalm today is chapter 23 – which is all about how the Lord will be with us. Which is a truth I both need and am treasuring. I am going to simply sit here and soak up His truths… And that He *never* abandons me. I have […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 11, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  changes, Christ is with us, have faith, life's changes

• Choosing to Live — Gracefully Overcoming

  I have been wanting to buy a henna pen. I have this “vision” of a cross and semi-colon on my wrist. Some days, the health stuff honestly feels unbearable. [My photo accidentally typed “unbeatable”. Well, it feels like that too..] As a Christian, I am trying to hold tightly to my Savior. This is why […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 10, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  Chronic illness, hope in christ, scribing the psalms

• Prayers Please ♡ — Gracefully Overcoming

  Normally I can dig deep and find hope (be reminded by Christ and my life in Him, the life that CANNOT be stolen away by trials) to help me adjust to the “Big Trial” – basically several months out of the whole year, where I am house/bed bound. Lately, it has been hard. The joy […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 9, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  Intercession, pray for those who are ill, prayer, prayer for others, prayer intercession

• A Song Written On My Heart — Gracefully Overcoming

  Image: Stephen Andrews // Unsplash This morning, there is just something about the Psalms. The Lord can use them to bring me closer to my knees. In the book of Psalms, we can see many things, but the top two are the Lord acting and the reminder that our God can heal. This is definitely […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 8, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  Book of Psalms, Go to God for protection, God is a healer, God is our refuge, Psalm 16:1

• Staying Afloat — Gracefully Overcoming

  Photo: Dave Goudreau // Unsplash A lot of times, one of the hardest things is to stay afloat. To keep from drowning in our circumstances. This is one of the things that unites us at Gracefully Overcoming. Because it doesn’t matter if it is finances, faith, or fatigue from chronic illness, we are all trying […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 7, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  battling life's trials, connect with God, have faith, Love others, staying afloat, staying in Jesus, Trust God

• Keep Choosing — Gracefully Overcoming

  There is just something about this Scripture. In Psalm 42, the psalmist is profoundly discouraged. And he tried to remind himself of our Lord’s amazing and timeless truths! We are given this opportunity to take our discouragement and whatever we are feeling, and bring it to God. But, we can experience the joy and peace […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 6, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  choose Jesus always, even when trials come, Jesus is our joy, keep praying, keep reading the Bible

• Joy in Jesus — Gracefully Overcoming

  Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. – Psalms 100:2‭-‬3 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 5, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  find your joy in Jesus, God is able, joyfulness, live for Jesus, Trials and tribulations

• High Priority Worship — Gracefully Overcoming

  Do you remember how the offerings were given in Exodus 25? Flip your Bible over there for a moment. While there was many things needed in the making of the Lord’s tabernacle, the Lord told Moses: “Accept the contributions from all whose hearts are MOVED to offer them (v. 2).” This is the worship offering […]…

  christcenteredruminations

  February 4, 2023

  Critical Discussions, Scripture Reflections

  cain versus abel, intentional living, live well for God, offer your best to God, offerings, your attitude is an offering