Author Archives: A.S. Allen

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Life is filled with occurrences that are intended to derail us from our destiny. Some are as minute as a criticism from a coworkerContinue reading “Be Strong and Courageous”

Jesus Calling Morning and Evening Devotional, (p. 586), Sarah Young, 2015, Nelson Publishers, United States

Jesus Calling Morning and Evening Devotional, (p. 514), Sarah Young, 2015, Nelson Publishers, United States

“Trust in the Lord with all your and lean not to you own understanding” Proverb 3:5 CSB The task of making decisions is apart of each of our everyday lives. Even the lack of making a decision is a default decision, the choice to do nothing. Our present circumstance is a result of choices madeContinue reading “Lean Not On Yourself”

“Trust in Him at all times, ye people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” Psalm 62:8 God never intended for us to walk though life alone.  Throughout the bible, we find highlights of the value of communion among others such as  “a friend closer than a brother”, “theContinue reading “Pour Out Your Heart To God”

Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on the Lord shall be compassed about with mercy and with loving-kindness. Psalm 32:10 AMPC Living absent from God is a choice to invite constant external and internal pain into one’s life. No one is exempt from painContinue reading “Confidently Lean On God”

“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Proverbs 29:25 What do you fear the most? Are you afraid of what people think of you? Perhaps, you fear what you think someone will do if you disagree? The role embraced the most by individuals whoContinue reading “The Fear That Brings A Snare”

“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:24 The service sector is the largest contributor to the US economy, which includes but not all industries, such as hospitality, retail, sports, entertainment, banking, transportation, education, etc.  The service is defined as an intangibleContinue reading “Serving Christ the Lord”

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” Colossians 3:23 Motives are the reasons why we do what we do. These reasons vary for person to person. The variation amongst the reasons are due multiple sources such as our experiences, worldview, level of self-esteem, financial resources and theContinue reading ““Do it as unto the Lord!””

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Prayer is the most common method of sharing a conversation with God. In prayer, we take our first steps toward aContinue reading “Talk to Your Heavenly Father”